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  1. 2 wks down, 38 more to go!

    NICUplease posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    So, I just finished up on my 2nd wk of NS and I must say that I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! So far, teachers and classmates are awesome, but I know I probably wont be saying that in a couple of months. We've...

  2. Grading Scale

    NICUplease replied to amyb2684's topic in General Students

    Oh and by the way, your grades will definately help you score the job you want as a new nurse. Also, when you apply as a student nurse/tech, lots of places hire students w/ the highest grades first!...

  3. Grading Scale

    NICUplease replied to amyb2684's topic in General Students

    My school requires at least an 80% for the course in order to move on. A = 94 - 100 B = 87 - 93 C = 80 - 86 D = 75 - 79 F = 0 - 74 The way I see it, I want a nure caring for my son who is competent......

  4. study time

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

    I agree, the material is tough but the time we have to get this stuff done is demanding. Theres a "buttload" of material to learn in a short amt of time! plus, having kids doesnt make it any easier,...

  5. study time

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

    Sounds like me. I am at school from 8 - 3:45 M-F study at starbucks or the library from 3:45-4:30 pick up my son at day care at 5 start dinner around 5ish and dinner at 6ish spend family time until 8...

  6. Need cheap scrubs and a lab coat

    NICUplease replied to Ambitiouz's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Ambitiouz, I bought my lab coat at Walmart for only $15. They also carry scrub tops and bottoms for about $12. I went to LA Moda at Penn Square Mall (theres one at Crossroads mall too)... I spent $22...

  7. Night or day shifts?

    NICUplease posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello all, I am a nursing student and was just curious what the pros and cons were of working night shifts instead of days besides the obvious reason of a shift differentials. I hear it's a lot more...

  8. Do nurses like volunteers?

    NICUplease replied to NICUplease's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks llg, At the interview I asked if there weren't babies to be held at the time, if I could help nurses restock or clean up... basically assist them with whatever they needed. I was told, I...

  9. When to start applying for jobs....?

    NICUplease replied to Sherylbarl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've been told by nurse recruiters to start applying as early as Feb if you will be graduating in June. This is great bc you'll have a plan after graduation instead of trying to compete with the...

  10. Starting pay for a New Grad?

    NICUplease replied to NICUplease's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Hon, I never said OK was a bad place to live nor did I say SF or any other bigger city was BETTER than OK. I was just amazed of the difference in pay, THANK

  11. Do nurses like volunteers?

    NICUplease replied to NICUplease's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks! I am so excited to start. This is where I definately want to be after NS so I hope this really helps get my foot in the

  12. Will volunteering help?

    NICUplease replied to NICUplease's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    So, I had my interview today for the Cuddler Program. It went really well! But, I wont start until Oct. I'm so excited. The director brought me up to the NICU and I couldn't stop smiling. Even though...

  13. Will volunteering help?

    NICUplease posted a topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Hi guys, I want to be employed with OU once I graduate NS. I plan to apply for a job as a Nurse Partner during NS but what about volunteering? I have an interview next week for the Cuddler Program at...

  14. MSN in NICU

    NICUplease posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'd love to get my masters one day but I want to have just as much interaction with patients as an RN. Which has the most interaction, NP, CNS, CNL... etc?

  15. MSN in NICU

    NICUplease replied to NICUplease's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks AjaRN! I was looking more into the NNP role anyway. I was just afraid it would be just more diagnosing, then move on to the next pt kinda thing. But if NNPs actually spend time with pts, that...

  16. Question about OU's RN-BSN program

    NICUplease replied to Ambitiouz's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    FYI: I think you can apply at OU as a Nurse Partner after your 2nd semester of clinicals. Mercy also have a Nurse Asst position for nursing students. They both require 1-2 shifts minimum a month....

  17. Question about OU's RN-BSN program

    NICUplease replied to Ambitiouz's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Ambitiouz, A little advice from a young mother/wife who is going to school FT... FINISH SCHOOL FIRST!!! Do everything you can now bc its going to be very challenging to go back to school with a...

  18. Oklahoma University's BSN program

    NICUplease replied to NICUplease's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    The 1+1 program is for students who almost made it into the trad RN program but were short a couple of points. The students who have most or all science courses completed are then recommended for the...

  19. Less likely to get hired as a PREGNANT new grad?

    NICUplease posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello all, My husband and I are debating about having another baby while in NS. If it happens as plans, I will give birth 1-2 mos after graduation. I've talked to many recruiters and they advise...

  20. Any books I should buy for school?

    NICUplease replied to 1uvakindmom's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I bought a HUGE NCLEX Exam Prep book for PN and RN at Borders. It was only $40 for pretty big book. It has questions at the end of the chapters with practice exams and a CD too. I think its great, and...

  21. Pregnant!! Anyone else?

    NICUplease replied to heavenly14313's topic in General Students

    I'm so sorry to hear that. Everything happens for reason. I wish you and your family the best of luck. You'll be in my prayers. BE

  22. Better clinicals with BSN program???

    NICUplease replied to litebrightgirl's topic in General Students

    From what I've been told from Nursing advisors at some universities is that the BSN offers a lot more theory than the ADN, and ADN offers more clinical hands on time for the students. My son's...

  23. Question about OU's RN-BSN program

    NICUplease replied to Ambitiouz's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Hey you! I knew you would make it in! Well congrats on getting accepted. I think pursuing your BSN or MSN would depend on your situation. Do you have other obligations like family, kids, etc? For me,...

  24. Oklahoma University's BSN program

    NICUplease replied to NICUplease's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Thanks for the replies. I have since decided to try to get into OKCU's RN-BSN program after graduation. Kramer School of Nursing accepts ALL applicants who have a GPA higher than 2.5 in NS. Although,...

  25. Starting pay for a New Grad?

    NICUplease replied to NICUplease's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    What brought you to OK? Trust, I would not be here if it wasnt for my husbands obligations as an active duty navy "person" (???) I am definately moving back to SF in a couple of years, but like you...