Okie36

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1. Nursing school mean clinical instructors

   Okie36 replied to Gigi143's topic in General Students

   Ok, I'm going to be the odd man out here....is she stopping u from endangering a patient? Is it something that could potentially harm you? Is she having to seem a little harder because she's tried to say things different ways and that fact that Engli...

2. My best friend is now a patient on the floor I work on

   Okie36 replied to EmergencyChocolate's topic in HIPAA

   Back many moons ago when I was a bright eyed,bushy tailed CNA, I worked oncology...late one night I was told by my charge that I was getting an admission. I was prepping the room when I heard a familiar voice behind me..my dad was my admission, diagn...

3. How far in advance....

   Okie36 replied to lpn2B2016's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I was pinned April 10th, took and passed NCLEX April 29th...I concentrated on my HESI exams/scores that our school gave us at the end of every subject (maternity,peds,pharm,medsurg etc) we had a final HESI exit exam and recommended score was 850. If...

4. Color coded uniform vent

   Okie36 replied to Loo17's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I totally understand why hospitals was uniformity, but just let nurses pick scrub styles that are comfy and flattering. I'm just more bothered that they won't let me wear shoes other than white...hurts my justification to my husband on why I NEED mor...

5. Nursing Assistant... My Thoughts

   Okie36 replied to IWANTCANDY's topic in CNA/MA

   I can't even make it through your entire post...sounds like you need to find another job PRONTO!

6. Color coded uniform vent

   Okie36 replied to Loo17's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I begin my new job tomorrow! Woot! Woot! My company also mandates color and brand. They use Cherokee and only allow 2 pant/top combos, both of which do not fit me correctly. I am cool with uniform colors but at least let people choose what is comfort...

7. How important is your 'look' as a nurse

   Okie36 replied to Nola009's topic in Professionalism

   Delicate flower, I agree...I was just saying from my perspective, and what I see with my social group, this is what I see and hear. I think the point I really just want to make to the OP is the fact that 1) people are going to judge no matter what yo...

8. How important is your 'look' as a nurse

   Okie36 replied to Nola009's topic in Professionalism

   I am not a size 4 and what's considered "beautiful" by society's standards, but I am also not obese....Here's what I AM. I am HAPPY! I am content and not bound by limitations that being obese or thin bring...yes, BOTH have their limitations.. Obese p...

9. Im keeping quiet on my decision

   Okie36 replied to peaq's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I understand not wanting negative influence while your trying to better your life circumstance, but are you sure it would be negative? I just graduated at 37, with 3 kids and honestly, I don't think I would have made it without the support of my fami...

10. Is the exit HESI a good predictor for NCLEX?

    Okie36 replied to Java_Wench's topic in NCLEX

    I made 1092 on my exit HESI and I just took NCLEX pn on April 29th. It cut off at 85 and I passed! I felt they were comparable except I had 25 SATA... Good luck!

11. Can someone describe their testing experience?

    Okie36 replied to _Skittles_'s topic in NCLEX

    Good luck to all that are testing!

12. Can someone describe their testing experience?

    Okie36 replied to _Skittles_'s topic in NCLEX

    The pvt trick is where after u test, you go to pearson vue and log in. Once your logged in, you will see where u scheduled your test and it should say delivery successful beside it. Try to register for a new test. If it gives you a message that "you ...

13. Can someone describe their testing experience?

    Okie36 replied to _Skittles_'s topic in NCLEX

    You get so into the zone, the proctor doesn't matter anymore, you forget about them...I had people leave and more come while I was testing and I was oblivious to them. Just block all of that out of your mind. I also didn't look at the timer either......

14. Can someone describe their testing experience?

    Okie36 replied to _Skittles_'s topic in NCLEX

    My pinning was April 10th, I got my ATT about 3 weeks later and tested on April 29. My appt was at 12:00. I arrived at 11:30 and checked in with the receptionist. She gave me a locker to lock my personal items and gave me a sheet to read concerning r...

15. Waiting is over! I passed!

    Okie36 posted a topic in NCLEX

    I took NCLEX on Tuesday. After 1 1/2 hours, it cut me off at question # 85. I had 25 SATA, 4 drugs, and lots of delegation, priority, and education. I used Saunders NCLEX PN 5th edition, Saunders NCLEX PN flashcards, and exam Cram. I had pinning Apri...