mommy2anangel

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  1. Why am I starting out making 19 an hour?

    Yeah, new grads start out at $19/hour here in Oklahoma. I've got 20 years of experience and currently teach and make less than $50,000. When I worked as a case-manager, I made less than $40,000....
  2. Areas of nursing you would NOT like?

    I knew I never wanted to do the following: 1. Psych - My family is crazy enough for me. 2. OR - I can't breathe in those mask, plus just standing in one place hurts my body. Now there are several...
  3. Midwifery

    I see that you have just joined. If you are like most of us, you have lurked for awhile before joining, but nevertheless, Welcome!!! I haven't started my journey yet, but have also been in the...
  4. NRP

    If I plan on applying to Frontier do you recommend I get NRP before applying or will it be something I have the opportunity to get through them? I've tried seeking out a class on my own, but have...
  5. Books

    I never thought about that, but I am an instructor right now and there are a lot of times when I get on the publishers website to use my instructor resources and they are having a sale. Usually what...
  6. Quizlet or Study Blue?

    Not familiar with Study Blue, but we also use quizlet. Students love it. I plan on utilizing it myself when I go back for my
  7. Getting into school with low GPA?

    Are you graduating with an associates or a bachelors? If an associates, you may be able to bring it up a little with your BSN. The problem is when you have that many credits, it becomes more...
  8. Oh it is definitely doable, as I have 5 children and worked full-time as a brand new teacher; therefore, I was learning a whole new career at the same time. The instructors are flexible and I felt...
  9. OKC Nurse

    Not sure where you are moving from, but the cost of living is said to be less in Oklahoma. Although I do not work in OKC, I am a nurse in Oklahoma with several years of Charge experience. New nurses...
  10. I know this post is a little old, but wanted to give my opinion of OKWU. My cohort met in person and had a few online components. The online portions required a lot more time dedication than the...
  11. CNM vs WHNP

    Why not get both? I know Frontier and Georgetown both offer dual degrees. I plan on applying to Frontier for CNM and taking the extra 600 hours of clinical for my
  12. Books

    I second Amazon. I've always just purchased from the school bookstore until recently. After I discovered that I could purchase my textbooks brand new, still in the wrapping, for 50% off I will never...
  13. Facebook Group

    Yep, CNM
  14. Facebook Group

    I started a Facebook group for us Frontier hopefuls so that we can share the wait with each other and offer support. It is a public group so please feel free to
  15. Facebook Group

    Congrats on your acceptance. That is awesome. What track are you? I can't wait until I can say I got accepted. Then after it starts, I will be thinking that I'll be glad when it is
  16. Facebook Group

    No, I haven't applied yet. I am taking the Physical Assessment class as a non-matriculating student that starts on January 5th. I plan on applying to class 139 or 140. How about you? I have read...
  17. The Mama Sherpas?

    Oh well I guess I'm looking forward to this documentary as well. Lol. From all of the different you tube clips I watched it would have made a good show. I guess my kids lucked out this
  18. The Mama Sherpas?

    Oh, this looks like a wonderful new show. I know what I will be watching. My kids are saying, "OH NO!!!" lol. Do you know what station it is going to be
  19. I am planning to apply to programs this summer, but had a couple of thoughts. Are there regulations on how far a birthing center must be from a hospital that does deliveries? All of our birthing...
  20. Distance required for midwives

    Thanks guys. I appreciate all of your input. I agree we do have a lot of work ahead of us. The pay for Oklahoma seems so low on the PowerPoint. Thankfully I am not doing it for the
  21. Decent new grad pay

    Good heavens, I think I just need to move from Oklahoma to Texas instead of going back to graduate school. You have an awesome set up now, but there must have been something about your current job...
  22. Distance required for midwives

    Wow, thanks. That was a very informative PowerPoint. After reading it I think I need to move.
  23. Frontier University

    Congrats guys. Good luck to you
  24. Studying for NP School - Need Tips

    I'm not there yet, but have been teaching for a few years. I love the previous posters suggestions. They cover several different types of learning styles which will help you retain the information...
  25. Dug myself in an academic hole

    If getting back in at the next term is a guarantee, then I would drop and use this time to evaluate what exactly is causing you so much difficulty. In the grand scheme of things, 10 weeks really...