marilynmom

marilynmom LPN, NP

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  1. Nursing students and new nurses.....about injection sites

    marilynmom replied to TazziRN's topic in Patient Medications

    BSN program and yes we all learned how to give them, landmarks, etc. We practiced on oranges and hotdogs and those fake skin things and then on real patients. We were tested on it all as well in lab...

  2. please pray for me...

    marilynmom replied to LanaBanana's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Lana, you will be in my thoughts! Please keep us updated to let us know you are

  3. Oklahoma introductions....

    marilynmom replied to LanaBanana's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I'm Marilyn. I'm a junior nursing student at UCO and I love it there. I'm in OKC with my 2 girls and a husband of 13 years who works for OUMed and is also a student as well. After I get my BSN I...

  4. House - Is this what nurses do?

    marilynmom replied to MT RN's topic in General Nursing

    Please tell me one tv show that IS

  5. What's special about male nurses?

    marilynmom replied to GBS_Fan's topic in General Nursing

    I don't find much difference in the male nurses I work with or am in school with

  6. The evil reign of PowerPoint Lectures

    marilynmom replied to agoodusername's topic in General Students

    I like PowerPoint IF the instructor is not just reading them word for word--they need to elaborate on the slides...which most of my instructors do (but there is one that read just word for word, no...

  7. Paramedics advance into nursing

    marilynmom replied to cctparamedic's topic in General Nursing

    We have a paramedic-RN program at one of our community colleges here. I think it works kinda like the LPN-RN program in that there are certain classes they can test out of, years of experience, etc...

  8. ADN clinicals and BSN clinicals

    marilynmom replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Students

    I'm in a BSN program so I can only offer my schools perspective. We start clinicals the first day of class and go for 12 hours a week our junior year for the full 16 weeks. We have Med/Surg and Psych...

  9. Anyone else gone broke just preparing for school?

    marilynmom replied to manofbess's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Me and my husband used to do that. I dont anymore though, it will literally leave track marks on your

  10. Anyone else gone broke just preparing for school?

    marilynmom replied to manofbess's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nursing school can be expensive! The first semester is the worse because you have to buy everything. One thing I can tell you is to talk to some students already in your nursing school and find out...

  11. What's the Best Nursing Drug Handbook?

    marilynmom replied to gemini_star's topic in General Students

    What is the difference between Davis and Mosby anyone know? Or are they both pretty much the

  12. What do I need to bring to clinicals?

    marilynmom replied to leeniebeanie_2767's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You don't need much. I always take my stethoscope, penlight, pen/pencil and a small notebook. I also have a small drug guide I keep in my pocket as well as my clinical paperwork in my clipboard....

  13. Do Students Get Breaks In Clinicals?

    marilynmom replied to FutureNurse2008's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Heck yes we get a lunch/dinner break! Our first clinical day is 4 hours so no we don't really take a break. The next day we have clinicals for 8-9 hours and we get one hour for dinner...as well as...

  14. What's the Best Nursing Drug Handbook?

    marilynmom replied to gemini_star's topic in General Students

    Our program recommends either Davis or Mosby. I own Davis but I think both are

  15. Do you really drop a letter grade?

    marilynmom replied to tanner523's topic in General Students

    This is such an individual question and totally depends on the person. I am doing fine in my BSN program both in the classroom (all As and Bs) and in clinicals ("excellent"). I think because I find...

  16. ATI Testing is BS!

    marilynmom replied to TsavarenaRN's topic in General Students

    We have ATI at our school as well and have to pass those above the median average in order to progress in the program. This semester we have to take the Fundamentals, Psych, and Med/Surg ATIs. We...

  17. Nursing school with small children?

    marilynmom replied to merrick's topic in General Students

    My children are 8 and 5 years old, I also homeschool them. It can be done, a lot of my classmates have children and full time jobs and are doing just

  18. Schools without waiting lists

    marilynmom replied to P_RN's topic in General Students

    Also: University of Oklahoma University of Central Oklahoma Oklahoma City Community College Rose State College

  19. So I am scared out of my mind.

    marilynmom replied to bluegrassboy's topic in Nursing Career

    Your young and have a lot of time which is always a good thing :) I would go for your BSN for sure. Take you time, if your worried about college, just start with your general education classes...

  20. I need some stethoscope recommendations

    marilynmom replied to LaraC's topic in General Nursing

    I have the Littman Cardiology III and I love it. *Everyone* who borrows it from me--Dr's and RN's-- can't believe how good you can hear with

  21. Can someone tell me more about being a CNA?

    marilynmom replied to slou!'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree that working as a CNA can you some extra experience that first semester of NS. Another option I wanted to throw at you, after you complete your first semester of nursing school you will be...

  22. How do you learn to give injections?

    marilynmom replied to tigress_8207's topic in General Students

    I learned the same as most of you all. Oranges and hotdogs one day, real live person the next! I mean that is just how it is. You practive everything either on your lab partner or dummies and the...

  23. Eleven pound baby!

    marilynmom replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think that is about average anymore as well. I was reading something (and now I can't find it) about nutrition especially has gotten better over the years and we are seeing bigger, healthier...

  24. Is it Just me or is school too easy?

    marilynmom replied to richardjboro1's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Actually it was 40,000 I think! I feel blessed everyday to be where I am at

  25. Is it Just me or is school too easy?

    marilynmom replied to richardjboro1's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Well I am justi n my first semester so maybe things will change, but I am not finding nursing school academically hard either. I've had no problems making A's and B's. The only thing that can he...