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^^^This can help a lot, you also might try looking up videos on the subjects too. I know a lot of people that have used khan academy to help them in their prereqs.

I hate to break this to you but 35 is not OLD. I can attest to this being 35 myself. Even if she doesn't graduate until she's 40 or older retirement age is continuing to increase. I believe that currently the social security age to receive full benefits is 67 and they are pushing to increase that to age to 70. So if she wants to retire at that age (and many intend to work until they just can't) she has 25-30 years of being an RN ahead of her. Disagree all you want but the grown-ups are not taking you seriously. Keep putting one foot in front of the other OP! I'm applying to my program this fall (had to take a break from school unfortunately a couple of years ago) I guess us OLD people can learn together.

Mine was one combined, there was very little anatomy in my class though. I think I learned more anatomy from my medical terminology class! If I could do it over I would take them separately.

where are you from? i'm from oklahoma city what type of program are you applying for? (adn, bsn, msn etc...) adn are you applying for spring or fall? i just applied for the spring semester what you going to do while you wait? (besides check your email/mailbox every 10 seconds) taking classes that will apply to the bsn program since i finished my prereqs during the summer :) anything your doing to prepare yourself for what's coming ahead? i bought a bunch of the nursing made incredibly easy series to study, saunders nclex guide that i have already started reading

I can't swear to this but, I think they will start sending acceptance letters out in November. A friend of mine got in last year, and I want to say he got his shortly before Thanksgiving break...Man, that seems like a long time away!

What was your first choice? Mine is online.

My mom believes this too!!

Has anyone put in their application yet?? I am taking mine over tomorrow :)

Good luck, let us know how it goes!

I found this on OBON website, To qualify for writing the NCLEX-PN via the equivalency provision, you must have successfully completed a minimum of one academic year of an RN nursing education program approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing or a similar board in another state, with a minimum 2.0 GPA and a grade of “C” or higher in all nursing courses http://www.ok.gov/nursing/nclex7.pdf

i just thought i would share that this program: oklahoma university of oklahoma ok (oklahoma city) http://nursing.ouhsc.edu/npprogram/nnpp_cou.htm has been discontinued for now. no word on whether or not they plan to reopen it at a later date.

I agree whole heartedly with this! I have lived in Midwest City since I moved here in 2009. The apartments I lived in when I first got here were just broken into this weekend by a group posing as MWC swat team (saw it on the news). I would personally recommend Moore, it is a much nicer area!

Ahh the foot in the door, I fortunately have a couple of connections at area hospitals so hopefully that will work in my favor. Rose state's program has great pass rate for the NCLEX too. Similar to OCCCs I believe. I know this is what most nurses say but NICU is where I would love to be. I think I could be happy in any area but that is the dream. The OR is another area I think I would really enjoy. I am hoping to get on at OU childrens after school (my connections are at Mercy, still a great hospital though!) fingers crossed....fingers crossed I get into the nursing program period! LOL How about you?

Oh, sorry LOL. It is definitely a very exciting prospect. I should start nursing classes in January, pending acceptance. I am considering taking it as far as DNP myself (if I'm not utterly sick of being in school after I make through my ADN and BSN). I think your enthusiasm will take you far, don't lose that! I see that you are planning on going to OCCC (great school). If you find that you need to work and can't make it financially to work a much lower paying job, Rose State has an online option where the didactic portion is completely online (minus exams). This is the program I am hoping to get into, I can't get out of working full-time, dang landlord expects rent every month!

I am an organ donor. I can understand money coming in to play for some people as a reason not to do it. Health care is big business, but I try think of how I would feel if someone didn't donate when they could have saved my life or a member of my family, just because they didn't want to line the hospitals pocket. I personally couldn't put a price on life. People dying because they couldn't find a donor doesn't hurt the hospital but it does hurt the family of the person who passes on. People are entitled to do what they wish with own bodies and I pass no judgment, this is just my :)

The training, certification, and regulation of CNAs is through the Oklahoma Department of Health. Their training includes basic nursing assistant skills involving hygiene, mobility, and nutrition, among others. The AUA builds off of those basic skills. I found list of AUA approved skills list below. http://www.ok.gov/nursing/aua5.pdf I believe that CNAs make around 8-9.00hr and AUAs around a dollar or two more. I have not worked as either so hopefully someone with experience can tell you for sure. Good luck in journey to become a nurse!

I went this past weekend. I bought all the nursing made incredibly easy series that I could find. The nursing section here had been pretty well wiped but I was able to find some. I ended up spending about $200 on nursing books (only 10% off here in OKC too) I would rather get the small percentage off then wait and not be able to get them at all. I also snagged their last NCLEX from Saunders. I would personally recommend it. If you happen to be a borders plus member you get can get an additional percentage off, I unfortunately on had a regular borders membership. Happy Shopping!

I know this feeling! I was working at a gas station making $8.25hr! I now have a positon at the AFB Clinic as a student hire...I still only make $12hr. To me that $20-25 IS a lot of money. It's the difference between living in a craphole and buying a decent house in a good neighborhood where I can let my kids play outside and not be afraid to let them!

Thank you so much!! This is soooo helpful!!! Can you recommend an NCLEX book that covers by subject? There are so many I wouldn't know were to start :/

Hi Jamie- I am getting ready to apply as well. I will have either 131 or 132 points (depends on if they accept my current position as a medical admin clerk as limited patient experience). I applied in the spring (I only had 117 points, knew I wouldn't get it but thought it couldn't hurt) the cut off was 129 points. The semester before that it was 131. As far as I can tell the cut-off has never gone over 131 but perhaps someone with more knowledge will know better :) Good luck to all those applying!!!

So very sory for your loss, praying for your and your family. ((HUGS))

I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers to all who are dealing with this painful situation.

I haven't started NS yet but I have two reasons: 1- I am easily bored and like an environment that is always changing. 2- I have never been able to picture myself doing anything else...it's just what I am supposed to do/be. Same feelings I had when I decided to become a mother. I don't think I will ever regret either decision, even though both are tough, demanding choices. :) Amanda

I am wondering this as well. I will start the online program (hopefully) in January. I will be working full-time (I have no choice, but my boss is very understanding) and I am a single mom. I would love to hear about your experience with the program! Amanda

The cutoff was 129. The two semesters before that it was 131 (I have a friend that just finished the first semester)