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  1. CNS vs NP?

    NICUplease posted a topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Just wondering if anyone knows what the difference is between CNS vs NP. I'm looking more into the CNS program b/c I've heard there's more patient interaction than with a NP. I was told NP are for...

  2. Any advice for the HESI A2 test?

    NICUplease posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Anyone have any advice for me the HESI A2 entrance exam? I'll be taking it in less than 5 weeks and been studying the study guide and a review book of anat/physio. My test will be on anat, physio,...

  3. NICU in OK

    NICUplease posted a topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Hello! I wanted to know if anyone knew any hospitals in OK (close to Tinker AFB) that has a good NICU unit. I would like to do some volunteer work or even a paid position as a nurse assistant in a...

  4. 1+1 program at OSU-OKC

    NICUplease posted a topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Hey guys. I got into OSU-OKC's 1+1 program. Any insights or info about the program. I have two choices for the first year... Metro Tech or Moore Norman Tech. Its Moore Norman Tech's first year doing...

  5. Starting pay for a New Grad?

    NICUplease posted a topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Just wondering what the starting pay for a New Grad is in or around Oklahoma City? What about the pay for a New Grad in the NICU or any other critical care

  6. Great Hesi A2 Practice Site

    NICUplease posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    http://www.westcoastuniversity.com/Documents/HesiStudyGuide.pdf For those who needs to take the HESI entrance exam... I have found an awesome website that provides a bunch of sample tests that can...

  7. Investing In A Good Stethoscope

    NICUplease posted a topic in General Students

    What Kind Of Stethoscope Would You Recommend Investing In For Ns? I Am Willing To Purchase An Expensive One Only If It Is Worth It. I've Been Looking At The Littman Stethoscopes. I Think It Was Called...

  8. Is LPN school just as hard as RN school?

    NICUplease posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Hey guys, I will be starting an RN 1+1 program (1st yr LPN, 2nd yr RN) this August. I was just wondering if LPN school is just as hard and demanding as RN school? Will it require the same amount of...

  9. Oklahoma University's BSN program

    NICUplease posted a topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Hey everyone, Just wondering if someone can help with questions I have about Oklahoma University! I am going to start OSU-OKC's 1+1 program this Fall. But, I figured it cant hurt to apply to OU's trad...

  10. OU's Trad BSN or ADN-BSN program

    NICUplease posted a topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Anyone have any info on the OU program? How are the teachers and faculty? I'm looking to get into the trad BSN program next fall or... if I get in this fall to an ADN program, I'll try to get into the...

  11. OSU-OKC Points

    NICUplease replied to Katy-NursingStudent's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    To have a good chance, its 76, but to reeeallllllllly competitve, an 80 is enough. Dont forget, they take alternatives and 1+1 students

  12. HELP! CNS or NP

    NICUplease posted a topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Hello. I was wondering what the difference is btwn NP and CNS? I plan to get my MSN but cant figure out which advance nursing I want to get? I was thinking Neontal NP but is there a Neonatal Nurse...

  13. Oklahoma City University

    NICUplease replied to Miss Kitty00's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    From what the advisor told me, she said everyone who meets the requirements are in. There is no waiting list and it is not first come first serve. If there are many students, they will simply "make...

  14. Do nurses like volunteers?

    NICUplease posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello everyone, I had an interview today for a volunteer position in the NICU. Fortunately, I got it and I will start in October. The volunteers basically rock/hold the babies. I was wondering what...

  15. Knees hurt after a day of clinical!

    NICUplease posted a topic in General Students

    I'm in my first semester of ns and everything is going just fine. Theory is awesome, and clinicals have been a fun learning experience. However, when I get home from clinicals my knees are killing me....

  16. OKCU Tuition/ Expenses

    NICUplease replied to AEM0522's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I know that for the RN-BSN track the tuition is about $17,000. This school is going to be a little more expensive than OU but I hear good things about it. My family just moved to OK from CA in June...

  17. Whats a Neonatal NP day like?

    NICUplease posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hello everyone, I hope to go for my MSN soon and work as a Neonatal NP. Just wondering what a NNP day would be like. Is there much bedside care? I'd hate to lose that one on one patient care. Anything...

  18. Whats a Neonatal NP day like?

    NICUplease replied to NICUplease's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks Steve, You've been helpful before with some of my questions about a career as a NNP. I think NNP is the route I want to take. It seems like a lot of responsibility but also very rewarding....

  19. 6th Week of Nursing School! Help! Failing test!!!

    NICUplease replied to FutureRNelizabeth's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am in my 9th week of LPN school and have found the things below very helpful. I have a 2 yo so I have to manage my time wisely! I study almost every night depending on whats going on... maybe 2 hrs....

  20. Volunteer Cuddling

    NICUplease replied to scrabblern's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am a nursing student that that will start volunteering in a NICU Cuddler Program at OU next month. I am soooo excited!!! The process for applicants are pretty lengthy with background checks, drug...

  21. I got in the 1+1 program!

    NICUplease posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Hey guys, I got into OSU-OKC's 1+1 program! For those of you who arent familiar with it, its basically the same as a trad RN program ONLY, the first year is an LPN curriculum and assuming you pass the...

  22. need help with math problem

    NICUplease replied to student2008's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Daytonight, can I just say that "YOU'RE AWESOME"! I've been on this site for about 6 months now and I've passed through many of your posts and replies to others. You seem to have so much knowledge and...

  23. Need a good explaination of "Ethical Delimma"

    NICUplease replied to RNnTrainin''s topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    heres a quick one: a father who works at a hospital as a janitor stole an experimental drug from the pharmacy for his daughter who is severely ill. He can not afford health care or medication. Should...

  24. OSU-OKC RN program / HESI A2 test

    NICUplease posted a topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Hey guys, I'm applying to OSU-OKC's RN program for Fall 2008. I'm going to be taking the HESI A2 entrance test in less than 5 wks. I've been studying the study guide and other anat/physio review...

  25. Hospital Tuition Assistance Program?

    NICUplease replied to Katy-NursingStudent's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I know Mercy has a good scholarship program for students in the RN program. I think its like $2000 a semester... BUT you are expected to commit to at least a year of employment - just depends how much...