OKNurse2be

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1. What's a "difficult pt" to you?

   OKNurse2be replied to KRVRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   For me, I think a "difficult" pt is a pt who makes unreasonable demands, or is mean to me, on the call light every 5 minutes for the same thing etc while fully cognitive. At least with a pt who has...

2. NCLEX Question? READ THIS!

   OKNurse2be replied to RNsRWe's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Taking NCLEX-RN on June 16th and I needed to read this today. I'm gonna rock that test!!!

3. The Nursing Shortage

   OKNurse2be replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

   I don't know if I would call it a shortage per se, but I do know that my hospital is hiring quite a few new nurses (myself included), and the unit I am hired on to work at is short quite a few nurses...

4. OCCC traditional pathway clinicals

   OKNurse2be replied to rrhedrick's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

   I am an OCCC graduate and I will break it down as best as I can for you to the best of my knowledge. First Semester (NP1) you will have Lecture/Theory 2 days per week (Tue and Thu). You will have...

5. Post conference ideas

   OKNurse2be replied to AshleighERRN's topic in General Students

   As a newly graduated nurse, I will speak to what I liked in Post conference and/or wished I had more of. 1: I liked when each person got the opportunity to give report on their patient. Giving a good...

6. Fast Track Option for ADN program

   OKNurse2be replied to Natasha A.'s topic in General Students

   My college, here in OK, offers a fast track ADN program, however it's for those students who already have a Bachelors degree (related or unrelated) in something else. I wouldn't recommend doing this...

7. Nursing Students with Kids

   OKNurse2be replied to Mccamach's topic in General Students

   Congrats on your acceptance! I just graduated and I have 3 children ages 8 and under. It is tough to be a nursing student and be a mom (or a dad) at the same time. I also worked per diem as well. You...

8. Is this common with nurses and doctors?

   OKNurse2be replied to usetimewisely's topic in Patient Medications

   I just graduated and I am pending on a test date (but I have a job waiting for me), and one of the things that fills me with trepidation is interacting with physicians over the phone about a patient....

9. Does your hospital require color coded scrubs?

   OKNurse2be replied to Loo17's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   My hospital is also color coded. Navy and/or white for Nursing, Black for ED, Purple for L&D, Royal blue for the lab.. so on so forth. However, we are not limited to brands or locations in which...

10. Study tips pls.

    OKNurse2be replied to ChooSoul's topic in General Students

    If the professor talks about it in class or it's on the powerpoint.. highlight it. If it has to do with what a nurse is supposed to do in a situation, highlight it (Interventions). Think of it as an...

11. Pass Rates

    OKNurse2be replied to Lisalala's topic in General Students

    Quality of instruction, clinical experience, realistic practice opportunities, the way the exams are written.. There are a LOT of things, but since I know my school I will say this. It has one of the...

12. What to expect at your first clinical at a senior assisted living facility

    OKNurse2be replied to Ireland1122's topic in General Students

    I really enjoyed my LTC clinical. We had 3 weeks in the same facility with the same pt each time, which is something we do not get in the hospital rotation. You learn to appreciate the population that...

13. Please HELP New Grad NYC to OU Medical

    OKNurse2be replied to Groovychick718's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Quail Ridge Apartments at Memorial and May is also very reasonable. Several 1 bedroom options ranging from $440-$490 per month. Easy access to the freeway as well, plus shopping and dining right...

14. Please HELP New Grad NYC to OU Medical

    OKNurse2be replied to Groovychick718's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Where are you looking for apartments? Let me know if I can be of assistance in any

15. Please HELP New Grad NYC to OU Medical

    OKNurse2be replied to Groovychick718's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Yes and no. I can definitely see your point, however when you compare salary to how well you can afford things that are necessary, you will most likely have plenty for the necessities and quite a bit...