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Okie36

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  1. Help!!

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

    Start with your counselors at school... They usually have an emergency fund set up for events just like this.. Then get a friend that u would normally study with and photo copy their notes...sure, it...

  2. TulsaTech 2013

    Okie36 replied to YZENNS's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Block 2 you probably can get homework done at school...block 3 you are in clinicals 4 days a week and it's just not possible to get everything done...Block 2 is concepts, fundamentals, pharmacology...

  3. Delta college! (Rant)

    Okie36 replied to lilREDthang's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I agree that you do need a plan.. But it CAN be done ...I am halfway finished and I have 3 kids, mortgage, car, etc....don't get

  4. A now working LPN, but I wasn't a CNA prior

    Okie36 replied to ASPIRING2BGREAT's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am in the LPN program now. I think it's beneficial to gain the experience of a CNA because your first round of fundamental clinicals are usually in LTC and are all about bathing, ADL care and things...

  5. TulsaTech 2013

    Okie36 replied to YZENNS's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Just FYI block 1 is A&P, med term, and CNA...Block 2 is concepts, nursing fundamentals, pharmacology, and IV therapy... Each block lasts about 10 weeks app. We are at clinicals 3 days a week now,...

  6. 30+ club! Lets do this together.

    Okie36 replied to alynn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am 37, married with 3 children. I am 1/3 way thru LPN school with expectation to bridge to RN 38-39... We can all do this

  7. TulsaTech 2013

    Okie36 replied to YZENNS's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Coleman, I really don't know.. I went in with full points and a 96% HESI score. I do know that they start classes frequently so, if you don't get in on first try, apply again! good luck

  8. TulsaTech 2013

    Okie36 replied to YZENNS's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I am in TTC program now (block2)...they are good at mailing out letters exactly when hey say they will ( I got mine a week early). There are usually around 20 seated in a class. We have 17. Good Luck...

  9. Lpn student aug 2013..

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

    Congrats! I started my LPN program in January of this year...I will finish next March...only advice I can give is get ready! It's going to be a wild ride

  10. Is CNA even worth going for?

    Okie36 replied to angellove6776's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In my nursing program, it is required to be a CNA to get admitted to nursing

  11. I need HELPP with uniform!

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

    My program uses only Cherokee scrubs and only limited model numbers...I wouldn't buy anything until you know for

  12. Shoes, shoes, shoes

    Okie36 replied to OB-nurse2013's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My danskos never hurt my feet.. I would wear mine around the house at first and finally just thought what the heck...I love

  13. Pre Nursing Student Denied From Nursing

    Okie36 replied to cmd1098's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am 36 and in school...ur never too old.. 1 lady in my class is in her 60's Good

  14. Want to quit nursing school.

    Okie36 replied to dpf112's topic in General Students

    Here's my 2 cents from a 36 year old mom of 3... Take it for what it's worth...your parents are providing everything for you, and paying for your education. Finish the course! 1) it will make them see...

  15. Dear Nurse...

    Okie36 posted a topic in General Students

    Dear nurse, I know that your tired, overworked, understaffed, and under appreciated. I realize that you are missing time with your family. I just wish you wouldn't show your disgust, and sigh with...

  16. Dear Nurse...

    Okie36 replied to Okie36's topic in General Students

    Thanks, I totally get it.. I have worked in a hospital as CNA and unit clerk for years... I have seen crazy...this particular experience you could literally see her roll her eyes and sigh. She did...

  17. Do we still dissect things in a&p?

    Okie36 replied to vettechtoRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We did sheep brain, heart, cow eye, and the

  18. Starting April 8th... What do I need to Know?

    Okie36 replied to Stethoscopes&Scrubs's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I started Jan 7th...if you can get books early do so and start reading...clean your house really good and designate a "study zone". Study everyday and don't cram. If your school requires background...

  19. Just got in...what can I expect?

    Okie36 replied to chacha82's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Make sure you have proof or get required immunizations. Especially ones like Hep B that come in a series and can only be given in monthly increments. If your school requires a background check start...

  20. Did your school look at your high school transcripts?

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

    Yes they do look at them....I graduated many moons ago and they still asked for them...just make sure you have everything they ask for when they ask for it...Good

  21. Just got in...what can I expect?

    Okie36 replied to chacha82's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yes, I agree... I started my program in January... You test just about every 2 days...read ahead and do not get behind..Good

  22. Just got in...what can I expect?

    Okie36 replied to chacha82's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Get your high school record... They will have a record of all childhood immunization

  23. Should i call sick or no?

    Okie36 replied to aywl's topic in Canada

    As a potential patient, let me say that I would NOT want a coughing, snotting, hoorifice nurse taking care of me...I had this happen when I went in to deliver my second baby... The nurse *assured* me...

  24. I have ADHD and was told that taking medications would be frowned on

    Okie36 replied to allboymom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in the nursing program right now..yes we are randomly drug screened, and if anything comes back you have to prove it with a script #... I don't think it's going to be a problem for you as long as...

  25. Best WHITE scrub suggestions?

    Okie36 replied to armygirl2013's topic in General Students

    Cherokee workwear....they wear well and stand up to repeated washings and bleach.. They are about average in