OkieICU_RN

OkieICU_RN has 5 years experience.

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1. Getting references after many years...

   OkieICU_RN replied to Jocee82's topic in NP Students

   I had the same issue and I told the schools that. The ones I applied to said I could use the nurse educator for my unit or the nurse that monitors ongoing competencies.

2. Moving to Tulsa: Best Hospitals? Job market outlook?

   OkieICU_RN replied to ClassyChristina's topic in Oklahoma

   None of the hospitals are bad to work for, IMO. If you like oncology, since you have experience, I would personally apply to Cancer Tx Center in Tulsa. I interviewed there a long time ago and was quite impressed. Better pay there than other hospitals...

3. Nursing@Simmons

   OkieICU_RN replied to OkieICU_RN's topic in NP Students

   Terese, I applied for January and that application cycle deadline was in November. When did you apply and for what cohort? The biology class I have to take is 8 weeks long, starts in January. I have to pass with an 83 and then will start the core nur...

4. Nursing@Simmons

   OkieICU_RN replied to OkieICU_RN's topic in NP Students

   Thanks for the info, preppyrn, that is very encouraging. I found out that the course is 8 weeks long. Terese, you will probably be asked to take it if you made lower grades in sciences or it has been awhile since taking any sciences. I have logged in...

5. Dermatology Nurse Practitioner

   OkieICU_RN replied to Cosmetic RN's topic in NP

   This might be of interest to you....Google: nurse practitioner dermatology residency. I saw at least 2 places that offer. Those sites may give you more info on what you want to know.

6. Nursing@Simmons

   OkieICU_RN replied to OkieICU_RN's topic in NP Students

   I dont know the details yet. The wording sounds like its given at Simmons. I havent has any science courses in about 10 years and no upper division sciences at all. Maybe thats why? I will be calling tomorrow to get more details.

7. Nursing@Simmons

   OkieICU_RN posted a topic in NP Students

   I just recieved a provisional acceptance letter. They have asked me to complete: Biology Fundamentals for Health Care Professionals. Anyone know about this, like the course itself and how long it takes to complete? Cost? I applied for January and Im ...

8. Well my Georgetown University & University of Cincy apps are in...

   OkieICU_RN replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in NP Students

9. Well my Georgetown University & University of Cincy apps are in...

   OkieICU_RN replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in NP Students

   Tasha, just curious but I thought GU based the GPA on last 60hrs or the BSN rather than cummulative. Was that not your experience?

10. Assignment Offer Question

    OkieICU_RN replied to soonertwin87's topic in Travel

    I will tell you, as a nurse who did a lot of travel assignments/contract positions in Oklahoma, they will almost always pay better than Texas. Hospitals in OK have a hard time getting people to come in from out of state unless they are from close-by...

11. Housing stipends

    OkieICU_RN replied to travel88's topic in Travel

    According to IRS rules you can legally only take the stipend for the days you are away from home. If you stay away from home for 3 nights, that's the amount you are allowed to take (you are still entitled to the money, it's just that the 4 days wort...

12. Is this right?

    OkieICU_RN replied to Jerri_0913's topic in Travel

    Traveling with pets truly does make things much more difficult. I would insist though that I be connected to the housing person as soon as I signed my work contract if I was going to take company provided housing. I will say, too, that it is exceed...

13. Is this right for an ER position in Torrance, CA

    OkieICU_RN replied to whykiki0103's topic in Travel

    If you housing is provided, that's not a bad deal. What is a bad deal is the amount given for taxed purposes. I know it's tempting to get such a high amount that is non-taxed, but I agree with reigen about those issues. I personally never take les...

14. IYO: Which would be a better senario

    OkieICU_RN replied to Ianxcom's topic in Travel

    I would be very surprised to hear of anyone without ICU experience could landing any ICU contract position. Hospitals EXPECT the traveler to essentially walk in the door and start taking care of patients. As far as options, if what you want to do ...

15. With-holding resuscitation on pt in the absense of a signed DNR order form? What?!

    OkieICU_RN replied to Cat_RN's topic in Safety

    I have taken a telephone order for DNR as well (with a second nurse on the phone as a witness). Both nurses sign off in the chart as hearing the order. I have never worked in FL so I can't speak specifically to your state. Perhaps you could post t...