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  1. Will volunteering help?

    NICUplease replied to NICUplease's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Sorry okchug, I felt the dorky need to change my username to NICUplease because I am sooooooooooooo desperate to work in the NICU. I dont know if its pathetic or a concerning obsession that I want...

  2. Night or day shifts?

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

    I see you work in the NICU, would you say the pace is a lot slower? calmer? I remember being in the NICU at night with my son and it just seemed more

  3. Will volunteering help?

    NICUplease replied to NICUplease's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Marilynmom, You make a good point. I hear some new grads have a hard time getting a job, let alone the dept of their choice. I know beggers cant be choosers but I DO NOT want to work anywhere else but...

  4. What is your stress relief during nursing school?

    NICUplease replied to mzjennx's topic in General Students

    1. exercise 2. eat - #1 and #2 kinda cancels themselves out 3. watch HGTV, ER, and Greys Anatomy reruns with a BIG BUCKET OF ICE CREAM... oh yea! 4. Out with friends for drinks 5. Your #1 is so...

  5. Are You A Military Wife And In Nursing School?

    NICUplease replied to mzjennx's topic in General Students

    NAVY WIFE HERE! My family just relocated to Oklahoma and its a lot of change all at once. All our family is all in CA, I am no longer working, my son is in a new day care, and I start NS in August....

  6. Oklahoma Nursing Students

    NICUplease replied to baybt16's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I found the website but it doesnt really explain what they are about. Theres also a link for a job search. If you learn anything else about it, please let us know... I too am interested in this...

  7. Starting pay for a New Grad?

    NICUplease replied to NICUplease's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    geez, that's really low... NO OFFENSE! How much would a nurse get WITH experience? I know CA and OK are two completely different places but I didnt think the difference in pay would be that...

  8. Will volunteering help?

    NICUplease replied to NICUplease's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Thanks everyone! I think I'll go for it. I even spoke to the Nurse Recruiter at OU and asked her her take on the whole volunteering thing. She says it would be a plus on my resume bc it shows my...

  9. Cold Feet

    NICUplease replied to SA Girl's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I think a good support system is key. Spouse, family, and relatives can help so much. If you have that, I think going for the 12 month program is best. Its more fast paced but only half the time. I...

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

    NICUplease replied to NICUplease's topic in LPN to RN

    CP123, I just moved to Oklahoma City. The NS's here seem to be a little bit easier to get into than the schools in California... but it is still just as competitive. I start at OSU-OKC this August so...

  11. Online CPR course, are they acceptable???

    NICUplease replied to bobs201's topic in General Students

    It has to be approved by the American Heart Association. I screwed up by taking CPR online when I had to renew mines, and later found out that it wasn't acceptable. Also, I know some hospitals do not...

  12. Mothers in Nursing School

    NICUplease posted a topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Hey, Just wanted to get some tips/advice from some of you mothers out there who are in nursing school. My son is 2 years old and I have him set up with day care through Tinker AFB . But as we all...

  13. Barbaric MD!

    NICUplease replied to MA Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I was a registered dental assistant for 3 years and have seen MANY frenectomies. The dentist always uses some kind of pain med to make the patient comfortable even if really wasnt needed. A little...

  14. Who is starting LPN in August?

    NICUplease replied to WhoNeedsaShot?'s topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I start a 1+1 program on August 11 and I am SOOOOOOOOOOO excited! Although its not a trad ASN program I'm still siked to start this brigde program bc I'll be done with an RN in only 2 years. I've...

  15. nails in school/work

    NICUplease replied to Mami.Nurse2B's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Short nails and no nail polish is to prevent cross contamination. Long nails allow fungus and bacteria to grow under them, no matter how clean they look! When nail polish cracks or chips, it can...

  16. New Student: Please Help( I would really appreciate it)

    NICUplease replied to Readytohelppeople's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Fundamental of Success is a good book. I also bought a huge NCLEX prep book. Yes, I dont know most of it, BUT it never hurts to read through it and practice the NCLEX questions. Its a good investment...

  17. Nursing student terrified about move to the Bay area

    NICUplease replied to nfrasure's topic in California Nursing

    Hi nfrasure! I am originally from SF but now live in OK (husband is in the service). I am so jealous that you will be living in the bay area. We will be moving back to SF in about 3 years after I'm...

  18. Oklahoma introductions....

    NICUplease replied to LanaBanana's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Its good to know theres some life in the OK forum! My name is Mellany and I am starting OSU-OKC's 1+1 program through Moore Norman Tech in August. I plan to go directly into OKCU's RN-BSN after I...

  19. What study habits work?

    NICUplease posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hey guys, I start ns in August. I'm hoping some of you can share the study habits that you've found that works well in ns. I know everyones different, but anything helps. I am a very visual person, I...

  20. 21 Weeks Preggo and want to start Pre-Nurse courses 9/08

    NICUplease replied to cashe05's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Dont let this stop you. Although it may take longer and be more challenging with 2 babies, you can do it if you really want it. However, studying is key in being successful in NS.Your are not going to...

  21. What study habits work?

    NICUplease posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I will be starting a 1+1 program (1st yr LPN, 2nd yr RN) in August. I just wanted to know if you guys could share the study habits that work for you. It is imperative I be successful in Nursing...

  22. HELP! NP or CNS???

    NICUplease posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hey guys! Can someone please tell me the difference between a NP and a CNS? I'm am interested in becoming a Neonatal NP but was is a CNS? Which personality is better for a NP? for a CNS? Seems like...

  23. I got in the 1+1 program!

    NICUplease replied to NICUplease's topic in LPN to RN

    Thanks guys, I appreciate the feedback. I too heard that LPNs actually have a an advantage in the aspect of clinical experience because they spend more time on the floor in the program than the RN...

  24. Hello and question

    NICUplease replied to HeatherTN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Why dont you just do an accelerated BSN program since you already have a bachelors? Its less than 2 years and its for students who have a bachelors degree in another field. It'll be faster than the...

  25. Who's still waiting?

    NICUplease posted a topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Gosh, it seems like not many people go on this OK nurses area . I'm waiting on Fall letters to go out, anyone else? Anyone know of any hospitals that have open entry positions as a Nurse Assistant, or...