RunBabyRN

RunBabyRN

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  1. Help!

    RunBabyRN replied to Sunnie4778's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Definitely do your prereqs at a community college (as much as you possibly can!). Keep your GPA as high as you can, and nail the TEAS when the time comes. From there, apply to as many schools as you...

  2. How to reduce stress as a nursing student

    RunBabyRN replied to SYeH's topic in General Students

    I run to keep my stress down. Try to get enough sleep, meditate if possible, eat well (junk food only gives you less energy), stay hydrated, don't overload on coffee, try to spend some time with...

  3. Applying for ADN for the spring & found out that hospitals no longer hire ADN :(

    RunBabyRN replied to life is beautiful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you considered obtaining your BSN at some point? You could always work in a non-acute setting with your ADN and pursue your BSN is you want to get into a hospital

  4. If I start outside the hospital...

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

    If you want to pursue public health, why not aim to start there? Will you be eligible to pursue public health right out of school? I would start applying now for public health jobs and see what...

  5. Questions about my future nursing career

    RunBabyRN replied to futurenurse567's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You need to think about what you can really commit to a running team while in nursing school- track/cross country teams usually travel for meets and require a certain commitment, especially when...

  6. How frequently is the NCLEX offered?

    RunBabyRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm graduating in May and taking my NCLEX as soon as I'm eligible to do so, but I'm curious if anyone knows how often the NCLEX is scheduled? Every week? Once a month? Also, if you're in CA, how often...

  7. To Travel or Not to Travel

    RunBabyRN replied to aeminer's topic in Travel

    You'll have better responses if you start your own thread instead of poaching someone else's. I would also recommend changing your screen name, if it's your real name, as we value anonymity on AN....

  8. How do you know it's really time to specialize?

    RunBabyRN replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    I'm about to be a new grad RN, so my situation is different, but I've known for 10+ years what I wanted to do, and even going through my BSN program, there has been no change (except that I am open to...

  9. challenging the Lvn board exam in California

    RunBabyRN replied to nature1's topic in Nurse Registration

    I would contact the LVN Board Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians as they will have the most accurate answers with the details of your situation. Good

  10. How frequently is the NCLEX offered?

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

    Fortunately I graduate early in the "wave", so I'm hoping to be ahead of the curve, but this is very good to keep in mind. I appreciate the

  11. Questions about my future nursing career

    RunBabyRN replied to futurenurse567's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Why do you want to get all of these other degrees and then your BSN? Nutrition- do you plan to be an RD? That's not a part time program, it's intensive, similar to nursing. Also, externships are...

  12. suggestions for where to obtain a private loan beyond student loans?

    RunBabyRN replied to excited1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would start your own thread to get more answers. That said, go through your school to get public student loans. Private student loans are WAY more dangerous and costly (I know others can explain...

  13. Sonoma State Fall 2011

    RunBabyRN replied to Bear07_RN's topic in California Nursing

    Congrats! I'm about to graduate from the prelicensure program.You may want to take your e-mail address, real name and pic off of your post and profile- anonymity is important here!

  14. Can I still become an RN?

    RunBabyRN replied to AlexGriner's topic in General Students

    What is your college GPA? Not one school I applied to for nursing asked to see my high school transcripts. This may be different where you are, but that's just my own experience. If your college GPA...

  15. RN-BSN or RN-MSN

    RunBabyRN replied to rnstudent23's topic in General Students

    Have you talked to HR departments in your area? It might be worth it to put together a few questions like this and call around to get a feel for the climate in your area. Some places may not care,...

  16. Nursing school student loans.

    RunBabyRN replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Students

    I'll graduate with about $30K in loans. My goal is to make as large of payments as humanly possible (I'm aiming for $1000/month) so that it will be paid back ASAP. I HATE having debt looming over...

  17. Best shoes for nursing school?

    RunBabyRN replied to raidergirl95's topic in General Students

    I went through 3 pairs of shoes before I buckled down and bought Danskos. I'm really happy with them, and plan to buy more pairs of them once I can afford

  18. Pre-nursing to nursing program transition

    RunBabyRN replied to fbrlauren's topic in General Students

    "Gruesome" isn't a word I'd use. Overwhelming? Humbling? Yes. But also, rewarding, validating, scary, exhilarating, bond-forming... It's one of those things you can't really be "ready" for,...

  19. Just got accepted, what now?

    RunBabyRN replied to cbazze9709's topic in General Students

    I love my Littmanns. I have two, a Master Classic and a Cardiology III (they were gifts, otherwise I'd just have one). I see a lot of people with the Classic, and they're all happy with it....

  20. making a list...

    RunBabyRN replied to notnursezelda's topic in General Students

    I bought my folder at the campus bookstore. This one on Amazon is very similar to what I have: Amazon.com : Samsill 70810 Professional Pad Holder, Storage Pockets/Card Slots, Writing Pad, Black :...

  21. How frequently is the NCLEX offered?

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

    Thank you! I didn't realize it was so often! Wonderful!

  22. Just got accepted, what now?

    RunBabyRN replied to cbazze9709's topic in General Students

    Good call about the test-taking books! Nursing exams are VERY different from any exam you've ever taken, and it takes a few tries to get used to them. You'll learn the meaning of "more right"!...

  23. LPN vs. Paramedic

    RunBabyRN replied to gabb.fox's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good to know! They're not very common in CA.

  24. So confusing and overwhelming

    RunBabyRN replied to kaydensmom01's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    TAKE THE HOSPITAL JOB IF OFFERED. Start at the other job in case, and honestly, don't stress too much about leaving them in the lurch, because, frankly, it happens, and you really need to do what's...

  25. Public health/outreach or med-surg/skills job?

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

    If you want to go into public health, then GO into public health! There are jobs there (at least where I am), and new grads CAN get in there. If that's what you want to do with your master's, by all...