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?????

Hi everyone! Until I get a little more acquainted with the site I think I will just stick to my screen name... I live in Norman and work in OKC. I was just accepted into RSC's Nursing Program! :D I will start August 18th, I am excited, anxious and nervous all at the same time. I plan to either go to OU simultaneously to earn a B.S. degree or after I finish at RSC, do the RN to BSN at OUHSC. I have been married for 16 years and we have 2 daughters. I am glad to be here and look forward to getting to know you all better!!

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JessiJK... I used to dispatch for the police dept at OCU, be VERY careful if you live on or near campus. It is extremely dangerous there. Do NOT ever go for a walk by yourself at night, and be very careful during the day. The campus is in the heart of a really dangerous area. Be careful!

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Specializes in Educator/ICU/ER.

Great discussions!

When looking at colleges, make sure they are accredited. This will matter when going on for further education!

Also I need to pass on that many think "you are just going to nursing school" and make many demands on your time. You will need to have help around the house and be able to concentrate on your studies. Just as med students and law students kind of dissapear from view during school, nursing students NEED to do the same. You have less of a chance of being successful if you work more than 20 hours and have many demands on your time.

Also you might want to look at the pass rates (Oklahoma Board of Nursing) and see how their students are doing in the end.

We have MANY fine nursing schools in Oklahoma. I wish you well!!

:yeah:

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Specializes in CNA in nursing home, PCT clinicals.

Hi everyone! I'm Poliwog and I'm a 2nd semester (Level 2) student at TCC. I'm 41, newly single and loving it! I have a dog and three cats. I've worked in the health care field for a long time and finally decided to take the plunge. I'm in Broken Arrow, which is about 10 mi east of Tulsa. I've been really happy with the instructors at TCC so far. It's a great school. They also have a strong SNA membership which has been a lot of fun, too.

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Specializes in Psych, Mental Health, Oncology.

Hi everyone! I'm 26 and I live in Tulsa with my husband. I just graduated from TCC in May with an AS in Health Sciences and will be starting the traditional BSN program @ OU-Tulsa in the fall of 2008.

Getting that acceptance letter was one of the best days of my life. It took me FOREVER to get through all of my prereqs. I'm excited and NERVOUS about what the next 2 years will bring.

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I'm from Bartlesville, moved to Tulsa in about 7th grade, and went to the oklahoma school of science and math (class of 04). I had a wonderful scholarship to Westminster College in Fulton, MO, but I had decided that a man was more important than education! But, back on the road again after the birth of my daughter,and finally got all my pre-reqs done and was accepted to the Collaborative OU-TCC program for fall '08. I wish I would have applied to the OU BSN on their campus for junior year as well, I just heard I wouldn't have a chance since I didn't take my pre-reqs at OU! I agree, SB123 it was one of the best days of my life! I was shaking when I opened the letter! I'm sure I'll see you around at some point :)

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Specializes in ICU/ER.

Hi, My name is JoAnn and all 5 of my kids are grown, I have 4 grandkids and 1 on the way. I am an ICU/ER nurse that presently works in Tahlequah, Ok, however I have made a decision to do travel nursing starting in October. I also was just accepted into Ball state University online masters to FNP track and will start this august and hopefully graduate in three years. I am very excited!!!!! Nursing is a great career! I really feel that nurses need to unite together stand up for each other and help each other out. Nursing is one of the largest occupations in the united states and there is no reason why we can not set our own limits and call our own shots, instead of having others tell us what schedule we have to work and if we can take off for a holiday to be with our loved ones. It is time for nurses to take control of the profession. We have so many oppurtunities out there, the world is waiting.

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Specializes in ICU/ER.
Hi, I transplanted from Kansas to Oklahoma last August. I live in Tahlequah and work in Pryor. I have 5 boys at home. DH helps a lot at home, with homeschool and housework. Our 3 girls are older and married. They live in Kansas. I also have grandchildren. I turned 40 while in nursing school 3 years ago.

I've thought about changing my name on here since I'm no longer a student practical nurse and I no longer live in kansas. Brian said to submit 3 choices, but I'm not sure yet.

Hi Betty I also live in tahlequah and work in tahlequah. We are the same age. I rased 5 kids, 3 girls and 2 boys. I am going back to school this fall for my masters in nursing and then FNP. I plan on traveling soon, I want to see the country.:coollook:

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Specializes in ICU/ER.
My name is Liz. I just moved back to Oklahoma, after living in Colorado for several years. I own property in little Kansas, almost to arkansas, and travel to OKC to work. I work in er and icu, and love the excitement of it all. My husband and I just celebrated our first year anniversary. He has just applied to Bacone college in Muskogee for x-ray tech. so that he can travel with me. Its good to be home.

Hi Liz, I know who you are we work in the same hospital. I am working in ICU right now. Guess who I am. Oh by the way welcome, I really enjoyed working with you in ICU recently.

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Specializes in icu,ccu, er, corrections.

Jo......I think I brought you guys a patient yesterday....lol

I loved working with you, but all your shifts are full, so, let me know when you need help.

I love my new job, hope it stays this way.

I enjoyed your introduction post. Many good ideas/thoughts there.

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Specializes in Cardiac Step Down.

Hello all!! I have been a lurker on this site so I guess I should make my intro. I'm Pam and I live in Midtown Tulsa. I worked at the Tulsa Zoo for almost eleven years but realized that I didn't want to be hauling hay at fifty so I started looking at what profession would challenge me. Also my husband is a computer tech and had been outsourced so I wanted a job that was secure. Nursing seemed to be the answer for both. I got a job at Saint Francis as a Nurse Tech (they trained me for the position). I have been there for two years and really enjoy the floor I work on. I start RSU this fall and I can't wait!!

My children are 3 dogs, 3 cats, and my husband has a bird.

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Hi! I've never introduced myself in here. I'm Alicia and I'm a pre-nursing student at OCCC. I'm hoping to get in in the Spring of 09, but if not, I should get in the next semester. I can't wait!

I work as a hospital pharmacy tech, which I like, but it doesn't involve much contact with patients, so I'm looking forward to that. You can remind me I said that in a few years when I'm complaining about grouchy patients and disgruntled family members. LOL

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