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  1. Career Change to RN - TCC or RSU?

    iwillact replied to FriarTuck's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    http://www.rsu.edu/academics/health-sci/nursing/packets.asp I know sometimes navigating sites for info can be a wild goose chase. Try this link. It has an outline of the courses for the different...

  2. Career Change to RN - TCC or RSU?

    iwillact replied to FriarTuck's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Are you sure you dont have to have Orientation? Please double check. I was told that I was given extra points for taking my A seperate from my P. Just thought Id throw that out there. Good luck. Its...

  3. Career Change to RN - TCC or RSU?

    iwillact replied to FriarTuck's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Also, Claremore regional has a $500 scholarship for RSU students with NO work commitment. The state of OK (Physician Manpower) also has a $1000 semester scholarship that has a "work in OK" commitment....

  4. Career Change to RN - TCC or RSU?

    iwillact replied to FriarTuck's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    today was my first day in the rn program at rsu. i agree that rsu is a good choice. they only look at the grades for the 5 pre req classes. it is worth a call to make an appointment to come in and...

  5. Did anyone apply for RSU fall 2009 program?

    iwillact replied to iwillact's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    i'm nervous too but waay excited. i feel bad for the people who were there as alternates. can you imagine going through all the steps to get your stuff in order for the fall and then not even get in?...

  6. question about RSU

    iwillact posted a topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I have heard from various people that it is extremely hard to get into the nursing program BUT I am told by the school that as long as youg get A's and B's in the 5 pre-req courses your pretty much...

  7. Any info on hospitals that will pay my school bill?

    iwillact posted a topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I am out of fin aid since I am about 4 classes from a bio degree. So, I need help with tuition, books, etc. if I get into RSU. Ive heard that St. Johns and St. francis may pay with a commitment to...

  8. Any info on hospitals that will pay my school bill?

    iwillact replied to iwillact's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Some hospitals will pay upfront and some will pay you back. The federal government also has a great scholarship but it is already too late to apply for it. I think its through NHSC (national health...

  9. Denied Financial Aid b/c of Traumatic Event

    iwillact replied to scrappymom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When I dropped out of school one semester I ran into the same problem. I was required to pay for one semester myself and then I was eligible for aid again for the next. Good

  10. School Scholarships. SF, SJ, HIllcrest?

    iwillact replied to iwillact's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I have used up my fin aid. Im about 11 hours away from my molecular biology degree and that used it all. I got a call from hillcrest today but I missed it so Ill call them tomorrow and see if it was...

  11. School Scholarships. SF, SJ, HIllcrest?

    iwillact posted a topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I need to apply for scholarships to pay for school. I have searched for SF and SJ information. My big concern at the moment is the patient/ nurse ratios. I have read the SJ is better concerning this....

  12. School Scholarships. SF, SJ, HIllcrest?

    iwillact replied to iwillact's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I have the info for the PMTC. Im making myself a little sick worrying that it wont be enough to cover all the costs but Im taking a leap of faith and moving foward. Worse case the last year I will be...

  13. School Scholarships. SF, SJ, HIllcrest?

    iwillact replied to iwillact's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Thank you for the response! I called all the local hospitals and asked about scholarships. Im actually going to apply for the SJ scholarship. I just got hired on as a CNA LTC and St. Johns owns it.I...

  14. Did anyone apply for RSU fall 2009 program?

    iwillact replied to iwillact's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Thank you! Ive still got to apply for scholarships to pay for it. Anyone else apply? Im very happy about

  15. Did anyone apply for RSU fall 2009 program?

    iwillact replied to iwillact's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Im in! WOOT!

  16. Starting pay for a New Grad?

    iwillact replied to NICUplease's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Ditto. but... in all fairness idealism isnt all bad. Its nice sentiment. It just some of us older folks have had enough pinching to be able to be more cynical hey amberzon? Im looking foward to...

  17. Starting pay for a New Grad?

    iwillact replied to NICUplease's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Thank you

  18. Did anyone apply for RSU fall 2009 program?

    iwillact replied to iwillact's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Ive been going to RSU for awhile working on a different degree. I like it there and I am way excited about the nursing classes. We can stay in touch if you like and Ill let you know how it goes. Ill...

  19. Tulsa Community vs. Tulsa Tech?

    iwillact replied to Starbite's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    There is NO waiting list at RSU. You do your 5 pre-reqs, you apply and you are ranked according to those grades and those grades alone. The top 75 are in. Good luck to you. RSU may be an option. 1....

  20. Starting pay for a New Grad?

    iwillact replied to NICUplease's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    thank you for sharing your income it is very very encouraging. even at $18 an hour my earning potential will be doubled so i am pleased. i am more pleased that as i get experience and prove myself i...

  21. Did anyone apply for RSU fall 2009 program?

    iwillact replied to iwillact's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    there are 5 pre-reqs that are used to determine entry. general cell biology (tcc): a freshman comp. i (tcc): b the college experience (rsu): c (owe) dosage calculation (rsu, i took this twice, 1st got...

  22. Starting pay for a New Grad?

    iwillact replied to NICUplease's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I agree that my main goal will be to help people and I really believe that I will be happy doing that. But, it is hard not to worry about being able to help provide adequately for my family....

  23. Any info on hospitals that will pay my school bill?

    iwillact replied to iwillact's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Thanks, its encouraging to know that options are out there.

  24. Starting pay for a New Grad?

    iwillact replied to NICUplease's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Of course money is an issue. I love the idea of nursing and hope to be in the profession soon but you cant say money isnt a big deal. I have four kids and I have watched my husband make him self old...

  25. MSN question

    iwillact replied to ljcraigrn's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Congrats on all you have accomplished so far. I believe OSU health science center (maybe OU?)has a Masters programs and I think their NP has different options. It be worth a google. I havent looked at...