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  1. Anyone attending OCCC's Nursing School?

    OKNurse2be posted a topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I have been accepted into OCCC traditional pathway starting Fall 2012 and was hoping to meet and possibly network with other students in my program. I would love to find others in my cohort to lend...

  2. Obamacare and Nursing.. what do you think?

    OKNurse2be posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I know that I am possibly opening up a can of ugly worms. I hope that in spite of differing opinions, that this thread can remain friendly and a simple exchange of ideas and opinions. As a beginning...

  3. 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...

  4. 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!!!

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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....

  11. 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...

  12. 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...

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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

  17. 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...

  18. dimensional analysis saved my life

    OKNurse2be replied to nursingstudent_88's topic in General Students

    I agree... Dimensional Analysis

  19. Please HELP New Grad NYC to OU Medical

    OKNurse2be replied to Groovychick718's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    The Quail Springs Area is generally a pretty safe neighborhood. What is also nice is that you have EVERYTHING close by... literally. The mall, Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, Target and a slew of fast food and...

  20. Please HELP New Grad NYC to OU Medical

    OKNurse2be replied to Groovychick718's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Just to give you a comparison... As an RN in OKC you will make roughly about $20/hr right? My husband and I live off one income and own a house with all that entails and have 3 kids and he makes...

  21. Please HELP New Grad NYC to OU Medical

    OKNurse2be replied to Groovychick718's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Hey and welcome to OK!! I am from NY myself, so I can identify. I am just a student, but I have lived in Oklahoma a number of years now and I am a pseudo-storm chaser :) Anyway... 1- The tornadoes...

  22. Should I....?

    OKNurse2be replied to jamieekins's topic in General Students

    I agree. Just relax and enjoy your time now. Unless there has been specific readings assigned, I wouldn't be reading anything related to nursing at all until I had to. Time spent with family and...

  23. What is your favorite way to study?

    OKNurse2be replied to jolie_tasso's topic in General Students

    Memorization is great for pre-reqs, but in nursing school you have to be able to apply knowledge into practical application. Some memorizing is good, for things like normal lab value ranges etc.. but...

  24. Med Surg Fluid and Electrolytes help!

    OKNurse2be replied to jep039's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yeah I see what you are saying. I really do appreciate all that you and the others you mentioned do to assist us students. I will be referencing back to this thread when we are doing fluid and...

  25. Med Surg Fluid and Electrolytes help!

    OKNurse2be replied to jep039's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That is actually not a bad idea to have some educators here on AN do some quick videos over some of the subjects that are harder to grasp for some students. I know I would greatly appreciate