RubyRabbit

RubyRabbit BSN, RN

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  1. Feeling Down

    RubyRabbit replied to NeoNatMom's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    NeoNatMom, I would encourage you to make small goals and meet them. It can seem overwhelming and impossible if you are always focused on the end game. Once you start a program, you will be so busy...

  2. New Grad Choosing Between Offers (PCICU vs Adult CCU)

    RubyRabbit posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi all, This post is actually extremely late. In early October, I received two job offers as a new grad nurse (-which I am so, so grateful for). One was in the CCU at the hospital I currently extern...

  3. Nurses with eating disorders?

    RubyRabbit replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I just wanted to point out that it's perfectly normal to be body-conscious or have less-than-healthy eating habits. Many people find eating to be a stress relieving act, hence the term...

  4. Georgia Gwinnett College Spring 2016

    RubyRabbit replied to BrittanyNycole's topic in School, College Programs

    Order the study guide from ati, which is the same company who proctors the exam. It's a pretty easy test, but practice timing using the online practice tests. I would also brush up on basic math...

  5. I hated being a CNA.....

    RubyRabbit replied to lovelove254's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    @alwaysklassy, Geriatrics is not for everybody but you should realize that you are in a temporary situation. Hopefully you do well and succeed in nursing school. Then, you will be able to find a...

  6. Please help! On advice with unrelated work experience vs related volunteer experience

    RubyRabbit replied to Emmy115's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't think nursing programs look at any unrelated experience. They want to see if you've had any clinical experience or direct patient interaction. If you have, it really speaks volumes. My advice...

  7. Georgia Gwinnett College Spring 2016

    RubyRabbit replied to BrittanyNycole's topic in School, College Programs

    I think they only look at a science GPA. Science: 3.25 Overall GPA: 3.76 TEAS:

  8. Georgia Gwinnett College Spring 2016

    RubyRabbit replied to BrittanyNycole's topic in School, College Programs

    Congrats!! See you in the

  9. Georgia Gwinnett College Spring 2016

    RubyRabbit replied to BrittanyNycole's topic in School, College Programs

    If anybody is keeping up with this thread, I just received my acceptance letter from GGC. It seems that they are only sending emails, or the email reached me quicker than a letter,

  10. Georgia Gwinnett College Spring 2016

    RubyRabbit replied to BrittanyNycole's topic in School, College Programs

    I just submitted my application today. Just gotta take the TEAS and submit the rest of the requirements

  11. Is anyone else having issues being able to apply to more than one nursing program

    RubyRabbit replied to ProstheticGirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm a student in GA so I've been dealing with the exact same requirements. I actually made a folder with all of the different programs' prerequisites and I'm trying to knock them out in the most...

  12. Is this abuse?

    RubyRabbit replied to isthisok's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When in doubt, always report. The patient's safety always comes first. Your status as an almost-CNA is irrelevant as anybody of any discipline is capable of having common sense. I would (objectively)...

  13. Kennesaw State University Spring 2016

    RubyRabbit replied to t.gaigetyler's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I felt the same exact way. I made an appointment to take the TEAS, read through some of the forums on here, freaked out, and decided I needed to study a little more beforehand. It set everything back...

  14. Kennesaw State University Spring 2016

    RubyRabbit replied to t.gaigetyler's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I am applying for Spring '16 as well. I haven't taken the TEAS yet but I hear that the ati study guide is extremely helpful! I'm applying to other programs like GSU and GRU as well. The stats seem a...

  15. Anatomy Venting/Help

    RubyRabbit replied to AshlieV's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I completely feel you. I made the horrible decision of taking a split session A&P class, so I'm knocking out A&P I and II in one semester. We usually go over 2-3 chapters a day and my...

  16. New CNA still in Highschool! HELP!

    RubyRabbit replied to StressedSenior's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm impressed that you've accomplished this at such a young age. In Georgia, you need a high school diploma or GED to take CNA classes. I became a CNA at 18. The medical field will be stressful and...

  17. Failed course in last semester before graduating??

    RubyRabbit replied to RubyRabbit's topic in LPN to RN

    Yes, I meant that she is without a bachelors degree, but you are correct in that she does have her nursing license. I was afraid that was the answer but I was hoping somebody online may have been in a...

  18. Failed course in last semester before graduating??

    RubyRabbit posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Hi all, Speaking for a friend here. Not a "friend" (aka me), but a nurse I've become close with in the last few years. She is currently an ADN who was a student in the RN-BSN program. The school's...

  19. November/ December 2014 TEAS Exam Takers

    RubyRabbit replied to QueenWandaful's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Unfortunately no refunds or rescheduling. I did receive the study guide Thanks for all your

  20. November/ December 2014 TEAS Exam Takers

    RubyRabbit replied to QueenWandaful's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I somehow managed to schedule my TEAS right in the middle of finals (and the day after my 21st birthday lol!) I didn't leave enough time to study and now I'm sort of freaking out. I took a practice...

  21. I need to start studying!

    RubyRabbit replied to Breezie_Love's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    There are a couple of publishers that make study guides (McGrawHill, Kaplan, etc). Just look for anything that says "TEAS V". I hear the official ati study guide is the most helpful. They also have...

  22. What to do if you failed your cna exam a third time?

    RubyRabbit replied to dakotasapphire's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yeah, the written portion is generally pretty easy but the skills portion is graded VERY strictly. The proctors I've had all scrutinized every detail. It's bound to make anybody nervous, because you...

  23. How do I Handle Trifling Calls?

    RubyRabbit replied to TheLazyCNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I know that, and was not saying RNs shouldn't be paid more. I was simply trying to sympathize with OP's struggle because some people have called her cold, uncompassionate, etc. I wanted to point out...

  24. Need prayer

    RubyRabbit replied to LOVINLIFE14's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sounds like you're making the right moves to prepare, but just have test anxiety. Before the test, take a deep breath and relax. At that point, there's nothing else you can do. Trust that you are...

  25. How do I Handle Trifling Calls?

    RubyRabbit replied to TheLazyCNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    CNA work is hard. Especially when it gets busy and you're on your eleventh hour smelling of bodily fluids and some of your own sweat, patients like these are almost too much. I understand that and I...