OKNurse2be

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  1. My school is notorious

    OKNurse2be replied to Nolander's topic in General Students

    My school has a minimum GPA requirement of 2.5 BUT their admission is based on preference points more than GPA. Basically, you get 3 points for a GPA of 3.75 +, points for TEAS score, points for...

  2. IVs on baby-Am I too sensitive?

    OKNurse2be replied to RN4kidz11's topic in Pediatric

    As a mom, I have a hard time when my babies are crying and upset, and I can't do anything to help them. I went through an episode where my then 3 month old little girl got dehydrated because she had...

  3. Drawing blood/phlebotomy tips and tricks

    OKNurse2be replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is from "having been a pt perspective" but I have not too visible/palpable veins on the surface of my hands (supine) and when you are in L&D they don't put IV in the antecubital region...

  4. When to start applying for jobs?

    OKNurse2be replied to %63theend's topic in General Students

    Although I haven't even started Nursing school yet ( start this fall ) , I have been doing a little investigating, just to see what the market is like and what kind of jobs are available. I know that...

  5. Tips for a mom's survival in Nursing School and beyond

    OKNurse2be posted a topic in General Students

    Firstly, if I posted in the wrong forum, I apologize. I am mainly looking for ideas and tips from mothers and (fathers too) who have made it through and that are working now. I am 29 years old and I...

  6. Tips for a mom's survival in Nursing School and beyond

    OKNurse2be replied to OKNurse2be's topic in General Students

    awesome idea to have them help more. i am definitely going to try to get them to do little things. maybe a good place to start for my 6 year old would be to learn to keep his room clean and throw the...

  7. Is this fair? Honest opinions, please.

    OKNurse2be replied to BC913's topic in General Students

    I agree with most of everyone's responses so far. I have not read all the responses, but just be happy you were accepted. By going to the dean and "complaining" that it's unfair that they were...

  8. For Those Considering A Career In Nursing

    OKNurse2be replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you for this article. I know it was written some time ago, but I say it will continue to stand true. I am a nursing student myself and I am starting my Nursing classes in the fall ( already...

  9. Tips for a mom's survival in Nursing School and beyond

    OKNurse2be replied to OKNurse2be's topic in General Students

    Thanks so much for the advice so far! It's good to see that it is possible to be successful in nursing school and be a mom at the same time. I am so excited to finally get started on fulfilling a life...

  10. Fall 2012 new nursing students roll call!!!

    OKNurse2be replied to ixchel's topic in General Students

    I am starting this fall, and I could not be more excited. I am going into a 2 year ADN program at the local CC here. I am struggling not to get overly excited and buy everything I need for school now,...

  11. new grad in the ER?

    OKNurse2be replied to NorCalKid's topic in General Students

    Where would one go to get PALS, ACLS, etc? I would definitely want to get those certificates while in nursing school because I believe it won't hurt and might make me more marketable as a new grad...

  12. ruptured appendix

    OKNurse2be replied to sanjeshma's topic in General Nursing

    We are not supposed to give medical advice per the terms of service of this site. However, I am very sorry to hear about this. I have a 6 yo son myself and I would be beside myself in a similar...

  13. 3/4 sleeve Tee/Undershirts

    OKNurse2be posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My nursing school requires that if a student wishes to wear a shirt under their scrub top that it is white, 3/4 sleeve and rounded neckline. I have scoured websites looking for tees that meet this...

  14. The False Advertising of For-Profit Institutions

    OKNurse2be replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Students

    This post piqued my curiosity, so I took a peak at the NCLEX pass rates in my state that breaks it down by school and lo and behold the pass rates for two of the shall we just say "popular" and...

  15. New nurse here. How do I overcome a suspension from work?

    OKNurse2be replied to BradenRN30's topic in Nursing Career

    BostonLovesTerrierRN: I read your post about "Box grid".. I am a soon to be nursing student (finishing last prereqs), and if you do not mind the "box grid" idea is one I will carry with me and quite...

  16. To call or not to call

    OKNurse2be replied to OKNurse2be's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Update on my friend: She finally called the doctor after awakening with racing pulse in the middle of the night. Doctor tested for pre-e, but that came up negative, however he is referring her to...

  17. To call or not to call

    OKNurse2be posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am a nursing student, and I am having a discussion with a friend who is roughly 35 weeks with 3rd baby ( haven't learned all the technical terms yet ) and who has had a history of pre-term delivery,...

  18. To call or not to call

    OKNurse2be replied to OKNurse2be's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am more curious about what the staff would prefer a pt do, not what people end up doing. How does the staff feel about the calls vs. people showing

  19. Scared and need advice

    OKNurse2be replied to J_nicole's topic in General Nursing

    I am about to become a nursing student, and although I have little fear of "germs" and what not, I am fully aware that I will come into contact with a whole new world of nasty stuff. As a nurse, I...

  20. Bicitra

    OKNurse2be replied to mugwump's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am not a nurse as of yet, but I am a mom, who has had 3 kids, two of which were delivered by c section. The first c/s I had to take one prepackaged cup of this stuff and although it was NASTY, it...