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  1. Considering Platt College...

    Okie36 replied to CosmicLove33's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I looked at Platt initially, but I chose Tulsa Tech. It was a lot cheaper. I got right in and just graduated in March. Good luck to

  2. Today I made a big mistake.

    Okie36 replied to student-rn's topic in General Students

    Thanks all who clarified for me.. I understand it now...every program is different...OP I wish you the best. I'm thinking you learned the hard way and will not make the same mistake twice.. Good luck...

  3. Today I made a big mistake.

    Okie36 replied to student-rn's topic in General Students

    Ok, I'm confused? Did you administer meds without being first checked off? Did you administer the wrong med? Your nurse had to pull the meds for you right? I think I'm missing something... In my...

  4. Advice for the first year of Nursing

    Okie36 replied to SandandSandwiches's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you for this! I am waiting to take NCLEX and searching for my first job...everything u have said rings true! Although my nursing career is just starting, I worked as a clerk, tech for years and...

  5. Applying at 34...35

    Okie36 replied to klwinkleman's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I just graduated from my program and will turn 38 soon. I was the oldest in my class, but I was a much better student this time around than I ever was in my 20's. I have 3 kids and a chaotic life but...

  6. LPN School - Opinions please!

    Okie36 replied to cjm0802's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Oh yes, and I graduated with a 4.0 so, if I can do it anybody can!

  7. LPN School - Opinions please!

    Okie36 replied to cjm0802's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I just graduated from lpn program. 8-2:30 doesn't count in commute and clinical time...During clinicals we were there at 7:45 and would post conference right at 2:30... It's doable, but make sure u...

  8. Central Sterilization Processing Technician

    Okie36 replied to nwbsoon's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My husband is doing online course provided through his employer. He will finish in a couple of months. Best of luck for you! Im sure that you can find online course..he has online meeting times with...

  9. Is dwindling confidence to be expected?

    Okie36 replied to gottahaveheart's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    When you go to do a new skill on a live patient, your instructor usually goes with you for the first one...know your steps...as long as u know basic steps for a skill, then the instructor can help...

  10. St Francis or St Johns in Tulsa, Ok?

    Okie36 replied to Ashlauren1992's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The last I heard St. John's was on a hiring freeze...good luck, hopefully that's

  11. Clinicals the 3 week of school?

    Okie36 replied to NicoleAlbertie84's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Head to toe assessment and general vital signs I would

  12. Help with Clinical Nursing Skills

    Okie36 replied to Katvee's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    There should be a checkoff list available somewhere for you to print off or make copies of...instructors have to have a check off sheet they use to record that u have passed those mandatory...

  13. Just accepted into PN program but have Questions

    Okie36 replied to owly234's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You will be fine... I have hearing loss in both ears. They will probably want to make sure that you can hear blood pressure, heart and lung sounds...have a really good stethoscope! Whenever I have...

  14. TulsaTech 2013

    Okie36 replied to YZENNS's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Tulsa13, from what my instructors are telling me, every class is full and there are wait lists but from what I hear most people aren't waiting very long.... And if you do evenings it's even...

  15. Where do YOU sit in class?

    Okie36 replied to Caribbean Character's topic in General Students

    I normally sit in the front row next to the aisle but noticed that my anxiety would rise during testing as people would finish and get up to leave the room...I now sit in the corner back row....I...

  16. TulsaTech 2013

    Okie36 replied to YZENNS's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Tulsa13, I went in with full points except for CNA which I completed in block 1... I was never wait listed and got right into the term I applied for... I applied early and didn't wait for the last...

  17. Help! Vital Signs

    Okie36 replied to LacyGreen's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Just remember to knock before entering, wash your hands, identify yourself, and your patient and explain what your there for :) I've seen people fail skills check off for not knocking, washing hands,...

  18. How Many people did your program start out with?

    Okie36 replied to Philly_LPN_Girl's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Started with 20... Down to 11... Lost some due to attendance, dosage calc, and clinical

  19. This is probably a silly question, but.....

    Okie36 replied to cdoty0341's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Short term could be how to perform accurate assessment, distinguishing adventitious lung sounds, and to manage 1 patient with ability to distinguish and interpret normal/abnormal variations in patient...

  20. Not so excited anymore

    Okie36 replied to Blessed_365's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yes, I am also having this feeling but for me it's because I'm halfway through the program....so close, but so far

  21. How Not to Get Taken Advantage Of

    Okie36 replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Students

    Fortunately, I have not had this problem very often in my program...we are a small group of 14. There are about 7-8 of us who trade notes, compare, divide up questions etc...we all still do our own...

  22. OT: engagement rings during clinicals?

    Okie36 replied to K_girl's topic in General Students

    I don't wear my ring to clinicals...my hubby and son picked me out the most gorgeous brilliant cut for our 10 year anniversary and both gave it to me and asked if they could be the men in my life...

  23. Advice for L&D? - Male student.

    Okie36 replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You might find that if approached kindly by either the floor nurse or instructor that there are some that will allow you to participate in their care. When I had my first baby, I had an instructor ask...

  24. Hospital Clinicals

    Okie36 replied to doxielover304's topic in General Students

    First clinicals are all about vitals, adl, and assessment... After you have pharmacology and pass off on med pass then you start adding meds, injections,IV starts and piggybacks...after you do those...

  25. Backpack, watch for nursing program?

    Okie36 replied to mangosoccer11's topic in General Students

    For my program a large roller bag is essential for class days.. Clinical days not so much... I have 6 books that are used regularly and they are large enough that they won't fit into a regular...