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1. OSU-OKC Points

   NICUplease replied to Katy-NursingStudent's topic in Oklahoma

   To have a good chance, its 76, but to reeeallllllllly competitve, an 80 is enough. Dont forget, they take alternatives and 1+1 students too.

2. Oklahoma City University

   NICUplease replied to Miss Kitty00's topic in Oklahoma

   From what the advisor told me, she said everyone who meets the requirements are in. There is no waiting list and it is not first come first serve. If there are many students, they will simply "make room" for them. OCU is no 1 on my list for RN-BSN. I...

3. OKCU Tuition/ Expenses

   NICUplease replied to AEM0522's topic in Oklahoma

   I know that for the RN-BSN track the tuition is about $17,000. This school is going to be a little more expensive than OU but I hear good things about it. My family just moved to OK from CA in June and we were able to find a nice 2 bdrm apt in Moore ...

4. Whats a Neonatal NP day like?

   NICUplease replied to NICUplease's topic in NP

   Thanks Steve, You've been helpful before with some of my questions about a career as a NNP. I think NNP is the route I want to take. It seems like a lot of responsibility but also very rewarding. Bedside pt care is also very important for me to have ...

5. Knees hurt after a day of clinical!

   NICUplease posted a topic in General Students

   I'm in my first semester of ns and everything is going just fine. Theory is awesome, and clinicals have been a fun learning experience. However, when I get home from clinicals my knees are killing me. I know it has to do with standing up all day long...

6. 6th Week of Nursing School! Help! Failing test!!!

   NICUplease replied to FutureRNelizabeth's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I am in my 9th week of LPN school and have found the things below very helpful. I have a 2 yo so I have to manage my time wisely! I study almost every night depending on whats going on... maybe 2 hrs. Then another 2-3 hrs on Sat and Sun with or witho...

7. Whats a Neonatal NP day like?

   NICUplease posted a topic in NP

   Hello everyone, I hope to go for my MSN soon and work as a Neonatal NP. Just wondering what a NNP day would be like. Is there much bedside care? I'd hate to lose that one on one patient care. Anything helps. Thanks:D

8. Volunteer Cuddling

   NICUplease replied to scrabblern's topic in NICU

   I am a nursing student that that will start volunteering in a NICU Cuddler Program at OU next month. I am soooo excited!!! The process for applicants are pretty lengthy with background checks, drug screenings, etc. New volunteers have to have an orie...

9. need help with math problem

   NICUplease replied to student2008's topic in Student Assist

   Daytonight, can I just say that "YOU'RE AWESOME"! I've been on this site for about 6 months now and I've passed through many of your posts and replies to others. You seem to have so much knowledge and inspire me to be just that knowledgable and educa...

10. Need a good explaination of "Ethical Delimma"

    NICUplease replied to RNnTrainin''s topic in Student Assist

    heres a quick one: a father who works at a hospital as a janitor stole an experimental drug from the pharmacy for his daughter who is severely ill. He can not afford health care or medication. Should the hospital fire him and take legal action or sho...

11. Hospital Tuition Assistance Program?

    NICUplease replied to Katy-NursingStudent's topic in Oklahoma

    I know Mercy has a good scholarship program for students in the RN program. I think its like $2000 a semester... BUT you are expected to commit to at least a year of employment - just depends how much you borrow. OU has something for current employee...

12. Grading Scale

    NICUplease replied to amyb2684's topic in General Students

    Oh and by the way, your grades will definately help you score the job you want as a new nurse. Also, when you apply as a student nurse/tech, lots of places hire students w/ the highest grades first! So think about that. But, why would you settle for ...

13. Grading Scale

    NICUplease replied to amyb2684's topic in General Students

    My school requires at least an 80% for the course in order to move on. A = 94 - 100 B = 87 - 93 C = 80 - 86 D = 75 - 79 F = 0 - 74 The way I see it, I want a nure caring for my son who is competent... not one who just barely got by!

14. study time

    NICUplease replied to da_hood_model's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    I agree, the material is tough but the time we have to get this stuff done is demanding. Theres a "buttload" of material to learn in a short amt of time! plus, having kids doesnt make it any easier, so when ever I get a free minute... I whip out my ...

15. 2 wks down, 38 more to go!

    NICUplease posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

    So, I just finished up on my 2nd wk of NS and I must say that I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! So far, teachers and classmates are awesome, but I know I probably wont be saying that in a couple of months. We've had one 1 lab practicum, 2 quizzes, a midterm, and...