marilynmom

marilynmom LPN, NP

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  1. Platt College/ Tulsa

    marilynmom replied to crazy.house's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I'm not sure if she was an RN or an LPN. It is hard trying to find the best school to attend isn't it? Besides the NCLEX pass rate, find out what their retention rate is as well, I think that is also...

  2. ortho evra patch

    marilynmom replied to lindamb's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Since your shopping around for new birth control check out the Nuvaring I LOVE it and I think it has one of the lowest doses of hormones as well. You leave it in for 3 weeks at a time. I leave it is...

  3. Why Hepatitis B Vaccine for Newborns?

    marilynmom replied to indigo girl's topic in Pediatric

    No one knows for how long any vax gives immunity for really. *Most* vaccines do not give lifeling immunity, that is why your supposed to get boosters but who ever does? There have been quite a few...

  4. I can't be the only one who thought the TEAS was easy...

    marilynmom replied to MQ Edna's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It was, we also had a few science questions on ours as well (chem and anatomy or something from what I remeber....I took mine back in Dec). I just remember it was really basic. And I agree, what does...

  5. Easier to get into RN-BSN programs?

    marilynmom replied to PeachPie's topic in General Nursing

    They are absolutly easier to get into, at least here in Oklahoma. I know at my school everyone who applies to the RN-BSN program gets in, whereas to get into the BSN program it is very competitive....

  6. Why Hepatitis B Vaccine for Newborns?

    marilynmom replied to indigo girl's topic in Pediatric

    I think vaccinating low risk newborns for HepB is pretty ridiculas. From the reading I have done the vax only lasts about 8 years anyways so unless your baby/toddler/preschooler is going to be having...

  7. How much do you owe in loans?

    marilynmom replied to Butterfly3001's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure I will easily owe $30,000. I don't worry about it much, I have no other choice but to take out loans. It will be worth it in the

  8. How much do books and supplies cost?

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

    I have been surprised at how much money I have started forking out for all the expensis of nursing school! I did find that uniforms and lab coats on allheart is WAY cheaper than the uniform shope...

  9. I can't be the only one who thought the TEAS was easy...

    marilynmom replied to MQ Edna's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I thought the TEAS was pretty easy as well. It is pretty basic, basic science (chem, etc), basic math (make sure you can do ratios), basic reading comprehension, etc So if you have already taken all...

  10. heard something about TCC...

    marilynmom replied to LanaBanana's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Thanks so much for all the advice, I appreciate it. I will PM you because I would love a mentor if you don't mind :) I think starting in cardiac is a good idea, I have always been interested in that....

  11. Traditional BSN programs in state

    marilynmom replied to Persnicketier's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I came from Rose State, actually most of my fellow students transfered in so I don't think they give that many points like OU does. I know what you mean about the 3 classes UCO makes you take that...

  12. heard something about TCC...

    marilynmom replied to LanaBanana's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    MyReign1, What have you found to be the base starting pay at the hospitals in the OKC area that you interviewed with? I've heard $18/hr plus differentials is that about right? Also are new grads...

  13. heard something about TCC...

    marilynmom replied to LanaBanana's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I have been accepted for the fall '06 so I am just now finishing up Fundamentals, Intro to Nursing, and Development (good lord that is one boring class...lol). I know I will be taking Med/Surg,...

  14. nursing a calling?

    marilynmom replied to hTx87's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is not a "calling" for me. I didn't grow up wanting to be a nurse at all, I wanted to be an MD. I have always been interested and good in science and have always been fascinated with the...

  15. HELP! Organic Chem - functional groups???

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

    I have no advice. I just wrote them over and over again until I memorized them. That was the only way *I* could get them all down. Good

  16. Traditional BSN programs in state

    marilynmom replied to Persnicketier's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I was just accepted at UCO for the fall. UCO has an excellent nursing program with an NCLEX pass rate of 91% (way better than OU btw), none of the other BSN programs around here have that high of a...

  17. PA vs. RN

    marilynmom replied to malika's topic in General Nursing

    Well first off there is a difference between RN vs PA, and NP vs PA. NP and PA are both mid level providers with masters degrees and function in very similiar roles and are pretty much the same thing...

  18. New here

    marilynmom replied to Skarey's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I have heard Francis Tuttle is good as well as Metro Techs

  19. heard something about TCC...

    marilynmom replied to LanaBanana's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I just looked at TCC for 2004 had a 92.78 NCLEX pass rate so I would say that's good! It said 97 students sat for the test so maybe you can get a better idea how many don't continue with the program...

  20. New here

    marilynmom replied to Skarey's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I have no experience with LPN schools, but wanted to welcome

  21. heard something about TCC...

    marilynmom replied to LanaBanana's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I just finished Fundamentals of Nursing and let me tell you there are always whiney people, who can't make it, who get into nursing school. People do flunk out. I find it very hard to believe that...

  22. Best hospitals in OKC area to work for?

    marilynmom posted a topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Ya'll from Tulsa jump in here as well with hospitals in your area that are good. What do you think (and why do you think that) are the best hospitals in OKC area to work for? I have a friend who...

  23. For the accepted students!

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

    It really depends on the school. My school looks first at your science GPA, mine was a 3.8 Then they look at your overall GPA, mine was a 3.6 and then your letters of recomendation, and TEAS test...

  24. Still Breastfeeding

    marilynmom replied to tigress_8207's topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to say way to go on nursing him so long! My oldest is 4 and she is still nursing though FINALLY she is starting to wean I think, she's only nursing about 3-4 times a week for maybe a...

  25. Thinking I made the wrong decision....

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

    You CAN do this. But it isn't easy as you can see. One thing most of us will tell you up front is don't take on more than you can chew. Excellent grades are usually a *must*, so if your only making...