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  1. Age you will/were graduated?

    okchug replied to sweetiez's topic in General Students

    41! another mid-life

  2. Have non-nursing AA degree, now what?

    okchug replied to raefactor's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry, I'm not trying to be picky or mean. For us to give you useful advice, we have to have a clear picture of your current status. It makes a huge difference in which path to take. For me, since...

  3. Newly Admitted Nursing Student - Is there no hope??

    okchug replied to SanDiegoGirl's topic in General Nursing

    YEP! you'll just show immunity on the

  4. Have non-nursing AA degree, now what?

    okchug replied to raefactor's topic in General Nursing

    I have a few questions....then maybe I can be of more help. 1. You say you are not yet 20, right? but have been at the university for 4 years...did you enter at 15? 2. You are graduating from a...

  5. Newly Admitted Nursing Student - Is there no hope??

    okchug replied to SanDiegoGirl's topic in General Nursing

    I have the same question---what or who said you "carried" it? There would be a slim chance to contract it if you've had the vaccine series. Very few people who have an acute infection will remain...

  6. Newly Admitted Nursing Student - Is there no hope??

    okchug replied to SanDiegoGirl's topic in General Nursing

    BTW- the titer will be positive for antibodies if you: have been exposed recovered from hep-b or had the vaccine

  7. Newly Admitted Nursing Student - Is there no hope??

    okchug replied to SanDiegoGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Titers are not done in order to screen for disease but rather to test for antibodies against the disease. We had to have either shot records or positive titers for MMR, Hep-B, Varicella. Positive...

  8. Has anyone considered going all the way?

    okchug replied to Aariah's topic in General Nursing

    What bothers me is that the OP will be taking a spot in NS that someone else could have. Someone who actually wants to be a NURSE! It is very competitive to get into any program why take that highly...

  9. L&D nurses? Are you all for natural births?

    okchug replied to MIcrunchyRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have heard this many times and think it's really unfair. Some hospitals hate to see doulas coming, and one has unofficially "banned" them due to some real problems with attitude and agenda. I know...

  10. Mothers in Nursing School

    okchug replied to NICUplease's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I posted on another thread "mommies in ns", but thought I'd duplicate here. In the okc area (moore, edmond, yukon, midwest city, etc) there is a sitting service called seeking sitters. I hope they are...

  11. Oh, well - Not for me.

    okchug replied to dragonflycafe's topic in General Nursing

    Please consider a couple of things before you jump ship....we all have had moments of doubt. You can contract infections like staph, hep, and others outside of the hospital For all the healthcare...

  12. L&D nurses? Are you all for natural births?

    okchug replied to MIcrunchyRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm not a L&D nurse. I am starting an RN program in August but I have been working as a doula for a few years and have experienced two difficult deliveries myself. As far as totally natural...

  13. Is distance learning as effective?

    okchug replied to kitchenluvr's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Frontier requires a year of L/D related experience. Also, if you don't have a BSN you will need to apply to the RN-MSN bridge program. If you have a non-nursing bachelors degree and the RN you can...

  14. the phrase "breaking the bed"

    okchug replied to smallwonders07's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    just my experience but with my delivery, the bed "broke" into a chair which allowed me to be more upright and gave my feet more stability. I have attended births as a doula that the bed broke out to...

  15. What do you think? CPD?

    okchug replied to paintedbison's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I know this is last months discussion but I have to vent.... My SIL was told at her 12 week U/S that the baby probably wouldn't fit thru her pelvis! I was there and about fainted. How in the world...

  16. Patient reactions to L&D nurses who have never had children

    okchug replied to BarkowRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Why is this such an issue with people? I didn't question the oncology nurses when they treated my mom, I just assumed they had not had pancreatic cancer! It was very apparent that they were highly...

  17. Hospital "gift" for mom?

    okchug replied to Obnurseamber06's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That's a good idea. I think health related "gifts" would be nice. Moms can have so many questions after being home for a little while. I like the other post that gave a baby 101 book. Now that I think...

  18. I think we need a second degree student section...

    okchug replied to touchhealth's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I guess I shouldn't let my feelings be hurt by the negative post-I know I am very lucky to be entering NS this fall. I am 39yo, married for 19 yrs, mom to 2 kiddos (8,11) and a second degree student....

  19. Hospital "gift" for mom?

    okchug replied to Obnurseamber06's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I got the usual formula bag. But my hubby and I gave the Gals (nurses) pizza one night. I was at a great place and we wanted to show our appreciation. This was 11 years ago though. I can't believe pts...

  20. I've just been accepted to the nursing program and I'm nervous!

    okchug replied to smilin4ever's topic in General Nursing

    I'll be starting an ADN program in August and my friends in NS tell me to get a really good planner-there are some for nursing students that have handy extras. Organization is key. I think NS is like...

  21. How can I get ahead before the 1st day of class

    okchug replied to iamhere's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First, get a good planner- there are some just for nursing students that have useful extras. Organization is a big factor in keeping up. Try to read (bookstore or online) about the "nursing process"....

  22. Entitled Generation

    okchug replied to javajaydon's topic in General Nursing

    Rn1989--amen!

  23. CNM or direct-entry midwife

    okchug replied to smallwonders07's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Thanks to all of you. This is a very enlightening thread. I have struggled with the same decision for years and felt alone and confused. In my state, there is no regulation on lay midwives. They are...

  24. Microbiology-Spring 2008

    okchug replied to Scooter321's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    wow! that is one jam-packed 4 weeks! Well, I assumed there had to be a lab, but some people have taken the class online-so I guess they learn to ID by pics but don't do techniques, tests, etc. I'm not...

  25. Microbiology-Spring 2008

    okchug replied to Scooter321's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I assume the 4 week class has no lab? that would be nice. We have two intro labs to orient ourselves, view, and learn staining etc. Then it's off and running with identifying unknowns. I'm a little...