Oklahoma introductions....

U.S.A. Oklahoma

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Some of us in this forum have been here for a while, but there have been several new "faces" lately. :welcome:

So maybe we can do introductions.

Tell us :

your first name (if you want)

where you live

where you work, and what your position is, how long you've been there, etc

if you are in school, the name and type of program

plans for future education

and anything else that's fun to know about you.

Here's me:

My name is Lana (I always tell people that Lana sounds like Banana, and that's how I ended up with my nickname)

I live in Tulsa and have been here for 6 years, 4 years in OKC before that.

I have been at St. John's as a CNA for 1 month and it's sooo educational! I've very glad to have that experience.

I'm in the LPN program at Tulsa Technology Center and it looks like I will be able to finish in late February or early March, I want to take the boards sometime in March though.

After finishing that I am planning to go straight into TCC's LPN-RN program or possibly working a year and then doing OU's LPN-BSN or Langston's LPN-BSN if they have it up and running.

I'm single and looking (although not looking very hard because I don't have time for dating right now!), am 28 years old, and am quickly becoming the "crazy cat lady" because my cat is my baby. She's pictured in my avatar. If you guys have seen that commercial on TLC about "dating is hard, but so is becoming the crazy cat lady," that suits me to a T! I'm going to buy myself the figureine that they sell for it!

Who's next?????

Specializes in MedSurg, Telemetry, Cardiology.

Teebee:

The decision had been very very difficult. We even talk about 'backing-out' but we try to put it into perspective and encourage eachother. I even thought about flying there every weekend but that is something I could do anytime I feel like it. Only issue is the money...

Thanks for your words and I am glad that you liked it there. Hopefully she will as well. She just started an orientation and seem to be excited about the school.

One more thing...how difficult is the accelerated BSN ? Any idea ? She is from Computer Engineering and I am confident that she will be able to get it though but she seem little nervous...specially for the summer classes. SOme of her seniors told her that 'is you can pas the summer school, you can definitely pass the rest of the schooling'. Is this something of a concern ?

Thanks again,

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Teebee:

The decision had been very very difficult. We even talk about 'backing-out' but we try to put it into perspective and encourage eachother. I even thought about flying there every weekend but that is something I could do anytime I feel like it. Only issue is the money...

Thanks for your words and I am glad that you liked it there. Hopefully she will as well. She just started an orientation and seem to be excited about the school.

One more thing...how difficult is the accelerated BSN ? Any idea ? She is from Computer Engineering and I am confident that she will be able to get it though but she seem little nervous...specially for the summer classes. SOme of her seniors told her that 'is you can pas the summer school, you can definitely pass the rest of the schooling'. Is this something of a concern ?

Thanks again,

Well, I personally don't have a great deal of knowledge about the accelerated program, but I've discovered over the last semester is that if you ask 10 different seniors about something, then you are likely to get at least 5 different answers!

I've had seniors tell me that the first semester is the easiest. Then some seniors have said that the first semester is the the most stressful but not the hardest, others have said it's by far the hardest because its such a big adjustment and stressful... :uhoh3: The experience and perception of nursing school seems to vary widely between individuals.

I think that with your wife's background, she will be up for the challenge of the accelerated program and the summer semester. I for one, have generally done very well during summer semesters because I tend to get burnt out aver a long stretch of 16 weeks - during a shorter semester I can better maintain my focus and attention.

And, while it will be difficult for your wife to be separated from her family, it will give her an advantage in some ways because she will have fewer distractions and responsibilities outside of her schoolwork. To me, a great deal of one's success in nursing school comes down to attitude - motivation and dedication - more than anything else. And those, like your wife, that have some real world experience and are seeking a second career often have a better understanding of their goals and what is at stake and therefore, have the necessary drive to succeed.

One other thing, tell her that it is perfectly normal for her to be nervous about all of this. I and all of my classmates were practically terrified!!! And her professors know this and are very understanding and will do whatever they can to help her succeed as long as she is trying.

My best advice is to really thoroughly read exam questions, but don't second guess herself, and tell her that for her pharmacology quizzes and tests, to study the professor's powerpoints, the 'client teaching guidelines' boxes and end of chapter questions in the textbook.

Best of luck to you both and I know she will do just fine - I'm off to finish my reading for tomorrow's class!!

~teebee~

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Specializes in Educator/ICU/ER.

Just as with any program, you have to prioritize. This being an 11 month program with clinicals is hard. Reading will be one of the keys to your success.

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Specializes in Hospice, Nursing Education, Primary Care.

Your wife should do very well given her background. I pray she finds Oklahomans as friendly as I know them to be. Best of luck to you and your family. I like the Oklahoma board on allnurses because it is friendly, encouraging and positive.

:welcome:

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Specializes in Hospice, Nursing Education, Primary Care.

Your wife should do very well given her background. I pray she finds Oklahomans as friendly as I know them to be. Best of luck to you and your family. I like the Oklahoma board on allnurses because it is friendly, encouraging and positive.

:welcome:

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Specializes in MedSurg, Telemetry, Cardiology.

Hi Teebee and GoodOldNurse:

Thanks for such a wonderful advice and the tips for the success. You are dead on the money about the seniors. More people you talk to more confused you get. Everyone has their own perception about 'hard' and 'easy' and one should not draw conclusions just by listening to what others say. However, as you said...it is OK to be scared and panics when you hear it !!

I am really touched by the support and advice you guys extend to eachother. I am from an engineering background and had seen fair amount of people around the world as well as fair number of online communities. This place (Oklahoma forum in Allnurses.com) is the best I had seen so far. When I read the posts I can feel the support and concerns from all of you. I sometime wonder how could people be so nice and willing to help when there is so much to do for yourself...Then it hits me...you guys are nurses and 'taking good care of needy' is what you do the best. I really appreciate the support and time you take to listen to eachother and help.

Thanks again.

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Specializes in Level III cardiac/telemetry.
Hi Teebee and GoodOldNurse:

Thanks for such a wonderful advice and the tips for the success. You are dead on the money about the seniors. More people you talk to more confused you get. Everyone has their own perception about 'hard' and 'easy' and one should not draw conclusions just by listening to what others say. However, as you said...it is OK to be scared and panics when you hear it !!

I am really touched by the support and advice you guys extend to eachother. I am from an engineering background and had seen fair amount of people around the world as well as fair number of online communities. This place (Oklahoma forum in Allnurses.com) is the best I had seen so far. When I read the posts I can feel the support and concerns from all of you. I sometime wonder how could people be so nice and willing to help when there is so much to do for yourself...Then it hits me...you guys are nurses and 'taking good care of needy' is what you do the best. I really appreciate the support and time you take to listen to eachother and help.

Thanks again.

Awwwww....way to go Oklahoma!

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Hello. My name is Nika,and I live in Tulsa(3 years-from Louisiana). I've been working with juveniles for 5+years. I'm looking to make a career change. Married with 0 kids yet. My friend and I will be starting at Tulsa Tech this month for a CNA course. I'm looking to follow the same path as you. I'm just so darn nervous. I have a wonderful support system. How is the program at TTC? I already have a degree in Criminal Justice, and I'm 30. I'm really not interested in my field anymore. A few years ago, I was accepted into a practical nursing program in Louisiana, but I quit before it started. I didn't think I could do it. Well, I'm going to try again!

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You go girl...you can do it, and yes God does have a plan for you! I will be your cheerleader if you need another one!! God is great!

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Thank you very much! My husband is my strongest supporter. Anybody else, they pause and say, "A nurse, are you sure, that's hard!" On the other hand the nurse at my job is the one who got me started with the idea. I think I can do it, but I'm nervous! My sister-n-law, who is a caregiver, is starting LPN school, after I strongly encouraged her to consider being a nurse. Well, if I don't become a nurse, at least someone will!

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Specializes in geriatric.

hi! I live in OK.. . I am in the process of enrolling at platt for the LPN to RN program.:) looking forward to it! Glad I found this forum!! :specs:

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Good luck with your new journey! Should be no problem since you are already an LPN. It seems that when I went to RN school, the gals already working as LPN'S had a huge advantage over us generic students. I had two kids when I started nursing school, it can be challenging but so worth it!!! Good luck again!! Martbabynurse:)

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