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  1. sick of ADN vs BSN! like most of us have a choice anyway!

    okie2 posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    SORRY - i have to rant about this. I don't want to start a fight- and I'm not going to generalize about all BSN or ADN programs. They have to be evaluated individually on their own merits but..........

  2. ??about childrens center OKC

    okie2 posted a topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Hey out there- I'm currently pre-nursing @OKCCC & also working thru moore-norman tech on a CNA (independent study). A friend mentioned that The Childrens Center in Bethany always needs CNAs, all...

  3. OU applicants-???

    okie2 posted a topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    hey everyone! just wanted to ask how many people out there are applying to ou? and is anyone attending the application seminar next week? it's suppossed to be extremely helpful in preparing a great...

  4. PLEASE- need input on RN programs in OKC (NOT wanting RN vs. BSN opinions)

    okie2 posted a topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Just reading thru some archives & found a reference to OKCCC Associate Nursing program as "remedial" Anyone have an opinion on this? I'm enrolled there for spring A&P I. I have a previous BS...

  5. 10 Days 'Til Spring Semester! ~ What Are You Taking?

    okie2 replied to prissy pixie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A&P II and Microbiology of Infectious

  6. Admission rant...just blabbing

    okie2 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey- just wanted to rant about how things have changed. I feel sorry for kids just coming out of high school and wanting to do nursing- they're in for some tough competition and there is no easy way...

  7. found the "weeding out" class

    okie2 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm currently taking "Clinical Calculations". It is required for ALL health programs- RTA, PTA, EMT, Nursing. It consists of dosage, drip rates, ped dosage, etc. We started this summer with 16 and...

  8. insulin-is my instructor full of it??

    okie2 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am in pre-nursing and taking clinical calculations- my instructor said that the UK doesn't use Human insulin as much as the US due to the genetic engineering of bacteria required to produce it. Is...

  9. insulin-is my instructor full of it??

    okie2 replied to okie2's topic in General Nursing

    I am referring to Humulin/Human insulin / derived from recombinant dna in E coli. He said that Europe, in general, had issues with GM products- so they use the pork or beef derived insulin more than...

  10. NET test score

    okie2 replied to maggijo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a small Review Book called : "Study Guide for the NET, the HOBET, and HELP Entrance Tests". I haven't taken the NET yet but hear it's straight from this book. ISBN 0967544645 it's put out...

  11. Post the grades already!

    okie2 replied to Fun2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    way to go! keep up the good

  12. NET test score

    okie2 replied to maggijo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My program requires a minimum of 72 on the NET. Sounds like you did well-

  13. found the "weeding out" class

    okie2 replied to okie2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Gosh- I'm nervous about doing it in 16 weeks- you guys are brave to do it in

  14. Post the grades already!

    okie2 replied to Fun2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That drives me nuts too- last semester I couldn't even get on the stupid school site! I guess everyone was hitting it at the same time. Good

  15. found the "weeding out" class

    okie2 replied to okie2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OOOOOH poor Jerry! Pharm in the summer- that's too short! It's gotta be tough-hang in there! Good luck everyone- let's all stick together- we'll make

  16. What Nursing school are you in? Show your pride!

    okie2 replied to straba's topic in General Students

    I'm pre-nursing @ Oklahoma City Community College aka "O triple C" I love it! It has a very diverse student body which is great for me, the thirty-something mom of 2. I am applying in March- can't...

  17. I found out I'm pregnant & then I failed boards! :(

    okie2 replied to Martibear's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just wanted to wish you the best for Friday ( or whenever the little one decides to arrive :) Congrats! BTW I think pregnant and sick is a proper excuse- I'd use it:) Good

  18. Admission rant...just blabbing

    okie2 replied to okie2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    very true- everything you said. I wonder what happens to the people that don't get in each semester? I've met some that have tried before and are still in school to bump their gpa and points. Others...

  19. found the "weeding out" class

    okie2 replied to okie2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have Pharmacology this fall! I'm sure it will be the same story there. Actually, you have to complete "clinical calculations" to even get in the class- so I've seen a huge drop in Pharm enrollment...

  20. How to get accepted? Here's what I was told

    okie2 replied to Mudnuri's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At my school we don't go thru interviews- admission is done by preference points. They line up all the points and take the top 55 people. There are no wait lists, you must apply each semester. The...

  21. found the "weeding out" class

    okie2 replied to okie2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ya- with my first degree I took chem I&II, Organic I, and 2 semesters of physics, BUT it was over 12 years ago and this stuff is different somehow. Maybe because I've got more riding on it this...

  22. PLEASE- need input on RN programs in OKC (NOT wanting RN vs. BSN opinions)

    okie2 replied to okie2's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Thanks. Sorry-haven't checked this thread in a while. I too am old enough to refer to okccc as socjoc!! I took classes there in the early 80s while in high school. You're right, it has changed. I have...

  23. sick of ADN vs BSN! like most of us have a choice anyway!

    okie2 replied to okie2's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    :kiss Let's all kiss and make-up! Now doesn't that feel

  24. sick of ADN vs BSN! like most of us have a choice anyway!

    okie2 replied to okie2's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It's great that you are in a good program. And that you have loans available. BTW I paid for my first degree as well- with hard work all during college and a lot of loans. For some of us who are...

  25. Women who don't know they're pregnant

    okie2 replied to StarNurse2006's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't understand this either. My babies rolled around- pushed their hands, feet, & butts outward and jumped on my bladder. If I hadn't known before- I would have known by 4 months, or thought I...