MotherNurseWife

MotherNurseWife has 10 years experience.

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1. Lindsey Runkel

   MotherNurseWife replied to nursemike's topic in Headlines

   Thanks for sharing a positive story. It is just what I needed today!

2. University of Oklahoma LPN-BSN

   MotherNurseWife replied to lalaland024's topic in LPN-RN

   TBH? I have no clue. I'm not sure that there is a preceptor dynamic like there was in LPN school. You can email them or attend an information session for answers to your questions. You could also toss this question on to the Oklahoma Nurses (nursing?...

3. I thought I wanted to be a L&D nurse...

   MotherNurseWife replied to emis's topic in LPN-RN

   Is there an area that you are struggling with specifically? How are you studying for this course? I am an LPN-BSN student but I won't start OB until next semester. I did, however, have to pass challenge exams in OB, Mental health, med surg and PEDS b...

4. LPN-RN cost

   MotherNurseWife replied to lpnnursegirl's topic in LPN-RN

   Ten years ago I paid about 1500 for my LPN program. My LPN to BSN program is going to be about 17k for tuition, books, fees, and uniforms. That does not include the cost of my 2 years of prerequisites. I live in Oklahoma (if that helps).

5. University of Oklahoma LPN-BSN

   MotherNurseWife replied to lalaland024's topic in LPN-RN

   Classes are one Saturday a month and testing is done during that time. The other testing is done online with your webcam running while running a blocker that prevents leaving the test. I am told the fall clinicals are "flexible" so you would likely b...

6. Anyone else regret becoming a nurse?

   MotherNurseWife replied to Florida Sun RN's topic in General Nursing

   Have you considered home health or hospice? I agree with Hoosier_RN, it is all about finding your niche. A co worker once told me, "The only time I felt like I really made a difference in someone's life was while working hospice."

7. Lower Columbia College LPN2RN?

   MotherNurseWife replied to SR8811's topic in LPN-RN

   My sister graduated from that program in August. She and the 5 women she made friends with all had positive experiences and passed their boards on the first try

8. No word from BON for NCLEX- When is it safe to apply for jobs?

   MotherNurseWife replied to 2bcomeRN's topic in Oklahoma

   I would not apply for a nursing job until I passed the NCLEX. I am not familiar with jobs that will hire/ train you before you are licensed, but assuming there are some around I would wait until I had a test date before applying. I hope it works out ...

9. How did you know when your specialty was THE one

   MotherNurseWife replied to K.Alva's topic in General Nursing

   No AHA moment for me either. I just work to pay the bills. One of the perks of nursing is that you can move around every few years until you find something that fits. Hats off to all of you who have remained in your jobs for decades, that is really i...

10. I accepted the fact nursing isn't for me, what do I do?

    MotherNurseWife replied to 8Lovenursing8's topic in General Nursing

    Are you currently working long term care? I ask because I have seen several new nurses get chewed up and spat out in a nursing home. My first job was in LTC and it was so hard even though I had a great mentor. I stuck with it and it all worked out in...

11. OU LPN to BSN NACE Exam 2018

    MotherNurseWife replied to 1soon2brn's topic in Oklahoma

    Hi! Did you take your challenge exams? How did it go? I am applying for the Jan 2019 cohort as well. I passed Care of the Child last week and am all set to apply as soon as the applications open up.

12. Just can't get in....grades not good enough

    MotherNurseWife replied to clover2012's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I looked it up and WA only has 5 (!!?!) LPN programs. That just seems crazy because in Oklahoma there are 49 campuses. I'm sure that speaks to WA preference for RN's. I'm sorry that you are having a hard time with your desired program. If you can't c...

13. NACE

    MotherNurseWife replied to kowenslpn's topic in LPN-RN

    There are practice exams for the NACE II online. After you register for the test you have to set up a login on the NLN website, after logging in there is a tab that says "store". Go there and find the practice test for whichever subject you want and ...

14. OU LPN-BSN program fall 2018 applicant.

    MotherNurseWife replied to Jean-Lys's topic in School Programs

    Congrats Jean-Lys. I didn't get to apply for the fall start due to missing my Peds challenge exam by 1 point. I will be applying this fall for a Spring start instead. Good luck to everyone who applied. I hope you all get the campus of your choice.

15. OU LPN to BSN NACE Exam 2018

    MotherNurseWife replied to 1soon2brn's topic in Oklahoma

    I used the 2017 Saunders NCLEX. I also benefitted from a series by Mary Ann Hogan that I found cheap at Thriftbooks.com; Look for "Reviews and Rationals" series. If you are able, spread the tests out and try to avoid taking them all at once. 4 of the...