marilynmom

marilynmom LPN, NP

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  1. new grad salary in OKC

    marilynmom replied to NICUplease's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    We used to live in San Fran and you have to make that much an hour there just to survive....$18+ an hour here is actually just fine! Housing costs here, etc are cheap. You can't compare Oklahoma to...

  2. new grad salary in OKC

    marilynmom replied to NICUplease's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Between $18-$19/hr base pay plus differential. That seems to be the

  3. NCLEX -NCSBN review class.....

    marilynmom replied to BGmedsestra's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I got the NCSBN free through my job this week. I have no opinion of it because I have nothing to compare it to. I'm not sure if I like it yet or not. My pretest I got a 67.33% but I have no idea...

  4. NCLEX Prep Course -- can you make it without them?

    marilynmom replied to la bellota's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I graduate in 2 weeks and don't plan on taking a prep class (I can't afford one first of all!). I bought the Kaplan strategy guide and will buy the new Saunders book and that is my plan....and I...

  5. do you let unlicensed staff do "RN" things ?

    marilynmom replied to labrador4122's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work as a nurse tech and we are allowed to start IVs, cath patients, sterile dressing changes, ETT suctioning, ABGs, accuchecks, central line/art line blood draws, postmortem care, etc. Basically...

  6. Returning blood waste back into a PICC

    marilynmom replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I work in the PICU as well and we always return our waste. It's different for kids though, any adults I have ever worked with we never return

  7. Best Shoes

    marilynmom replied to Serlait's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I really like

  8. June 2008 NCLEX support group

    marilynmom replied to IamRN08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I graduate in May as well and the NCLEX has been heavy on my mind lately. I don't really have the money to pay for a prep course so I'm just going to buy the NCLEX books and do it that way....I...

  9. Foot Update

    marilynmom replied to pagandeva2000's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am so happy for you. I ruined my feet working 12 hour shifts last summer in crappy shoes. Gave me PF that still hurts almost a year later! I got some Danskos and for me they totally are...

  10. PICU - mcg/kg/min questions

    marilynmom replied to marilynmom's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Thanks so much! This is an area where I just need practice with basically, I am soooo slow and the RNs I work with seem to fast with figuring the rates out! I know it will just get easier with time...

  11. Level 1 Trauma Center

    marilynmom replied to buffscotty's topic in First Year After Licensure

    University of Oklahoma Medical Center is a level 1 trauma and will hire new grads. I have a friend who is a new grad and just got hired into their trauma er. I just got hired into the ICU there as...

  12. are they supposed to know this by now?

    marilynmom replied to labrador4122's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Who gives a flying flip if the student knows how to spike a bag (ANYONE can learn how, even my 6 year old). I'm more interested in the students knowledge and critical thinking skills than whether...

  13. Please help: LPN to RN or LPN to BSN?

    marilynmom replied to BabyNurse_PJN's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    UCO has an LPN-BSN program. They hire most of the LPNs that apply :) Just wanted to throw that out

  14. First job: how'd you pick?

    marilynmom replied to raerusse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work as a nurse extern/tech in a large PICU at a teaching hospital. I graduate in May and will be staying on :) I *love* the PICU. I would strongly encourage you to apply as an extern/tech and see...

  15. The economics of nursing school

    marilynmom replied to Agrippa's topic in General Students

    If you want your BSN then go for that. I know I wouldn't have the time or the patience to go from ADN-BSN...ugh. I work in an ICU and we have so many classes we have to take for that the first year...

  16. ADN or BSN easier to land a job?

    marilynmom replied to soon2be's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I agree with the above post....hospitals look for experience over anything else, references, etc. BUT it also depends. I am about to graduate in May and I've found out pretty fast that not every...

  17. Langston in Tulsa.....

    marilynmom replied to 2bRnKim's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    We get one "day off" at UCO as well. I love

  18. any new grads hired in PICU?

    marilynmom replied to LyndseyER's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I work in a PICU as a nurse tech in a teaching hospital, I will have been there a year when I graduate in May. My orientation will be 10 weeks. Anyways, my PI hires new grads all the time though!...

  19. Tech college, Community college, or University?

    marilynmom replied to blueyesue's topic in General Nursing

    Go for the

  20. Big Brother - Hypoglycemia Seizure

    marilynmom replied to Sara5229's topic in General Nursing

    Amanda is not a diabetic, she just is hypoglycemic (I am as well). She knew her sugar was low and was walking to the diary room to ask if she could eat some fruit or something when she passed out....

  21. Anyone work for the VA?

    marilynmom posted a topic in General Nursing

    I will be graduating in May with my BSN and was looking at the VA as an option (ER). Anyone have any experience working for the VA? What are the benefits like (specifically loan repayment, etc)....

  22. Anyone work for the VA?

    marilynmom replied to marilynmom's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much for all the replies :) I am trying to find RNs who work at the local VA here and talk to them as well as attending their open house to get a feel for the

  23. Should I say something to this student?

    marilynmom replied to CNAinNeb's topic in General Nursing

    This is definitely NOT the student's fault, but the RNs full responsibility. I have been to clinicals before where as a student nurse, I sucked and didn't notice things I always should have.....BUT...

  24. Norman Regional

    marilynmom posted a topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Anyone have any experience with Norman Regional? Or the Moore Medical Center? We might be moving to Norman after I graduate (hubby applying with Norman Police) so I am trying to find out as much info...

  25. Norman Regional

    marilynmom replied to marilynmom's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    LOL your post was funny :) Thanks so much for your response! Seems both are good hospitals just in very different communities. Do you mind if I ask what areas you work at in both Norman and OU?...