RunBabyRN

RunBabyRN

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  1. studying and work

    RunBabyRN replied to Sisig12's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What about studying before work? Or schedule some time in the evenings for yourself. Give yourself time to come home, prep and eat dinner, put your feet up for 30 minutes, then get cracking for a...

  2. Saunders or Kaplan for NCLEX prep

    RunBabyRN replied to chezlesamie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm not overly familiar with Saunder's, but I did Kaplan for the NCLEX-RN, and I feel like it was good. That said, I haven't yet taken my NCLEX, so take my input with that in

  3. FINALS

    RunBabyRN replied to GoodnessFlows's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good luck! I graduated last weekend, but I'm studying like a mad woman for the NCLEX. Itching to get that ATT in

  4. Reputable online programs

    RunBabyRN replied to 504 medic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm not fast enough to actually be competitive! But I do run races. I ran my first marathon last summer, and am working toward getting into ultradistance trail running. Some nursing programs are...

  5. Civilian Nurse Working on a Military Base, How?

    RunBabyRN replied to Kisa12's topic in Government, Military

    I know that we had several civilian contract nurses when I was in the naval clinic. It can be done! You might even call the front desk and ask for their

  6. L&D not for me :(

    RunBabyRN replied to knufflebunny's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Maybe compared to L&D, postpartum would be "boring", but I think it might actually be a good match for what you seek. It's the same population, and honestly, I don't find it boring. Depending on...

  7. ADN Or BSN?

    RunBabyRN replied to KnottyNurse17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Depends on the job market and your ultimate goals. If you plan to go for your higher degree, just go for the BSN. Both ADN and BSN programs around the country are competitive and impacted. Some...

  8. Reputable online programs

    RunBabyRN replied to 504 medic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are you looking for an online prelicensure program? There aren't any that are accredited. If you have your RN, and are looking for a bridge program (RN-BSN), you can do a Google search. Are you...

  9. Self esteem

    RunBabyRN replied to 2016New's topic in General Students

    Why is your self esteem so low? Have you considered utilizing a tutor or a learning center at your school? They may be able to give you some good strategies that will help you get through your exams...

  10. Welp... survived my first week of nursing school!

    RunBabyRN replied to RookieRoo's topic in General Students

    Yay! Congratulations!! A little fear can be good- it'll keep you from just jumping in blind and hurting someone. :) You'll be okay, and once you do a couple, you'll feel better about it. I think...

  11. Be honest please, Am I Kray Kray?

    RunBabyRN replied to cee cee g's topic in General Students

    I know our program strongly advises against taking other courses the first semester, because you're learning the flow of nursing school, and it would be REALLY hard to make that adjustment while ALSO...

  12. fear of failing

    RunBabyRN replied to xomanderrzxo's topic in General Students

    I get so scared I'm going to be a person who doesn't know what to do and just stands there. What if I forget the steps or don't know a drug word or medical term that is being said? No one expects you...

  13. Should I listen to the results or should I follow my heart?

    RunBabyRN replied to Hopelessly's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you ever met with a tutor to work on exam skills/test taking strategies? Nursing school has a whole different kind of exams, and if you have too much test anxiety, you won't survive. I don't...

  14. adding skills and experience

    RunBabyRN replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree about mentioning your old job. Don't get into every little thing you did, but put what you can apply to nursing. Smart wording can be everything! I also agree about posting the types of...

  15. Which job to take?

    RunBabyRN replied to schnookimz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats! I hope you love it! I agree that you made the right choice.

  16. **POLL** New 1st Year RN Salary

    RunBabyRN replied to Bell13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    CA (SF Bay Area) Offered $32/hr Brand spankin' new grad

  17. Acute care or public health: which is better as a first RN job?

    RunBabyRN replied to RNbubu's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I vote for job #1, but let me ask, what is your ultimate goal? Do you have a particular specialty in mind for your career? If tele is what makes you tick, and you can squeak by on per diem until...

  18. New RN and wanting to start my family...

    RunBabyRN replied to pat510's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I personally would wait. We actually put off having kids closer together because of school and such. I'm now 34 and just graduated, and we're debating whether or not to have more kids, because we...

  19. New Grad Starting Salary

    RunBabyRN replied to hopefull1n30188's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was just offered a f/t psych RN position in the San Francisco Bay Area at $32/hour. I just

  20. Is it true you shouldn't work when you get into the nursing program?

    RunBabyRN replied to giraffe4's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's really a matter of how your school is set up, the kind of job you have (taxing? Flexible?), how you manage your time, and the other factors in your life (married? Kids? Bills to pay? Other...

  21. Just got accepted

    RunBabyRN replied to annabellesasu's topic in General Students

    Congratulations!!

  22. Nursing not for me?

    RunBabyRN replied to mermaidmotel's topic in General Students

    Ugh, hard pursuing a career you felt pressured to pursue. One thing to take from this is that your PARENTS dreams for you aren't always going to be in line with YOUR dreams, and part of becoming an...

  23. What do you like/dislike about Pre-Nursing?

    RunBabyRN replied to giraffe4's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think the thing I hated most was waiting to be a nursing student. I just wanted to get ON with it! :) It's hard to be patient. Then there's the application process... I enjoyed learning a lot...

  24. New grad job interview in psych

    RunBabyRN replied to RunBabyRN's topic in Psychiatric

    I know the decision's up to me... Just mulling it over "aloud". I've decided that working NOC shift at the tech rate full time is just too much for too little right now. I don't know that the RN...

  25. Have any RN students taken the NCLEX-PN as an RN Program partial completion?

    RunBabyRN replied to BlackBettyRN,OCN's topic in General Students

    I know one of my classmates did, and passed. I don't know how she studied, or whether or not she's working at the moment. We just graduated last