RNOkie

RNOkie has 15 years experience and specializes in med-surg.

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1. Had a realy bad experiance, need some advice.

   RNOkie replied to nur2009se's topic in New Nurse

   Run..run hard, run fast, run like the wind and get the heck out Dodge. The fact that you came back after the first day speaks volumes about your character; either that or you are really glutton for punishment. (just teasing). Some facilities are a...

2. FAILED NCLEX-RN on 4th try

   RNOkie replied to aqua1106's topic in NCLEX

   Hang in there. I'm about to graduate RN in May and am scared witless. One of our clinical instructors recommeded the NCLEX 4000 CD. Don't know if that will make a diffference or not; it's just more questions. If your nursing school does the HESI thin...

3. LTC versus Hospital?

   RNOkie replied to critical thinker's topic in Geriatric

   I totally agree; plus you will get all the geriatric care you want in a hospital. If you are happy where you are, then stay. But it sounds like you are missing "getting your hands dirty". Look at doing Med-Surg at least for a year. You can lose s...

4. The Lord's Prayer for Nursing Students

   RNOkie posted a topic in General Students

   The Lord's Prayer for Nursing Students Our Father Who Art in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name You see, I've got this test tomorrow.. And I need You to keep me sane. The hypo's and the hyper's Have got me running scared, And trying to keep all this stuff ...

5. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

   RNOkie replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

   Don't roll your eyes when I ask questions. It's nice to know someone gets it, but some of don't and need help.

6. help! want to quit....how long do i have to stay to avoid looking bad?

   RNOkie replied to limonada's topic in New Nurse

   Med-Surg is very overwhelming especially if you are a brand new RN without any prior nursing experience (you didn't mention whether or not you had been an LPN or CNA; just assuming:) However, a good solid year of M/S will give you the foundation you ...

7. Introductions

   RNOkie replied to Brian's topic in Alaska

   Hi, I'm from the great State of Oklahoma (BOOMER SOONER). Been in nursing since 95 when and I my CNA, 99 got LPN, and hopefully will get RN in May, ( if everything goes well). I will be committed for a couple of years to pay back Physician's Manpow...

8. Constantly questioning myself. Is this normal?

   RNOkie replied to wifeandmomoftwo's topic in General Students

   A little anxiety is good; that means you're taking your job seriously and yes what you are feeling is totally normal. If you were'nt scared about it, then that would be a problem. I got my LPN in "99. It scared me so bad, i went to work in a donut ...

9. What would you change about Nursing to make it better?

   RNOkie replied to RNman09's topic in General Nursing

   oh my!!!, ruby vee, you truly are my hero!!! i wonder if we are long lost cousins or something because you took the words right out of my mouth.:yeah::redbeathe:redbeathe

10. What would you change about Nursing to make it better?

    RNOkie replied to RNman09's topic in General Nursing

    I would like to loose the totally useless care plans. I have never understood their value in the first place. (except for taking up valuable time that would be better spent in other areas, like, oh i don't know, SAVING A LIFE")

11. Nursing as a second career...am I doomed

    RNOkie replied to TryingToFindAWay's topic in Male Students

    I also spent a LOT of time in college; actually got my PA ( party animal) degree. I figured as long as I was in school, I didn't have to get a job.:) However, I would agree with the previous posts; nursing is a very forgiving, for lack of a better ...

12. mandatory bsn??

    RNOkie replied to RNOkie's topic in Oklahoma

    You know, I had never really thought about it that way..looking back, I swore once I get my LPN license, that was as far as I wanted to go with it, but am now an RN to be. I tend to get a little defensive whenever I hear the word "mandatory". ( alt...

13. mandatory bsn??

    RNOkie replied to RNOkie's topic in Oklahoma

    thanks guys for putting my mind at ease; alot of my fellow students have already checked into it and if those are their aspirations, great, i wish them all the luck in the world. It just doesn't sound like it is something i would be interested in pu...

14. mandatory bsn??

    RNOkie replied to RNOkie's topic in Oklahoma

    Thanks guys, it really set my mind to ease to know this is not a new proprosal. Makes me wondering if it's a marketing strategy for additional funding??

15. Any experienced nurses having trouble finding a job?

    RNOkie replied to VegRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm thinking the EXTREMELY high profiled health care reform situation has got everybody a bit apprehensive about taking on new employees. I know I'm a bit freaked out about it, especially since I will graduate RN school in May. who knows what the he...