secretagent2011

I don't know exactly how difficult it is to get in. I believe 50 applied or so and 24 got in. Small class size. But that's just for the part time program. I really enjoy the pace, the professors, and the atmosphere. I did my undergrad at OU and I thoroughly enjoyed it there as well but there does seem to be a bit more closeness because of class size and more open minded professors to different learning. Not that I ever had a bad experience at OU but faith is openly discussed at OCU and I really value that, and that wasn't present at OU

I'm enrolled currently. I havent really had much going on with it yet bc we just had orientation. From what I can tell though it seems like a solid program. A lot of NP schools are online and this one is in person for a lot of the classes ex: patho and pharm.

Applied and accepted at 24 will finish DNP at 28

I'm about to switch to night shift and start school in the same week. WOO! Any advice on how to switch to daytime life for my class once a week. Most weeks work will be sun-tues nights and then Thursday class.

From what I've gathered from other NP students and also my Dad (who is a physician) most interviews aren't that intense. I was also asked what I would write my doctoral capstone paper over and how I would research it. I was however accepted to the program even though I felt like I blew that interview. Later I learned it was more about composure under stress and ability to speak under duress that was the focus rather than the answers to the questions.

I don't know many ppl in my orientation that had icu jobs here that weren't aides or didn't do clinicals here. But def contact nurse recruiters

I am in a large hospital in Tulsa. My pay is 20.70 base but on nights I'm 24.70 with differentials. But I have friends who make more bc they did their externships and the Tulsa hospitals they work at

It's so weird how Tulsa pay is better when the cost of living in OKC is higher. I work in Tulsa but my friends in OKC are paying minimum 200 more in rent. Not cool

Very true that's what I try to remember at work or at clinicals during school, it's hard for people to dislike you or be harsh if you're smiling!

I assumed you could report but didn't know how thank you! I wouldn't ever do that if it wasn't myself being attacked but I just think we need to all be mindful of how we approach topics and responses. This site is meant to be a resource and forum for individuals that share a common interest. But I agree it is hard to respond kindly when topics are heated. I will say sometimes it is like a train wreck, they are awful to watch but sometimes I can't stop reading because it gets so interesting on here

I know people have said this but as someone who has had an eating disorder (anorexia) I'm sure the times I was eating 500 cals a day was a time I was impaired, which was before I was a nurse or even a nursing student. And I feel like I'm impaired if my lunch is late at work now (dizzy). Meaning I think if you're able to do your job with a clear mind that's the most important thing. Nursing is so much about critical thinking. And even the healthiest most fit nurse should be using lift equipment etc for the really physical aspects. I'm sure the OP didn't realize how hurtful this post would be. Some opinions should probably be kept in your head. Hopefully this will be a living and learning experience. All of us have areas of health we can improve on, us humans (even nurses) aren't perfect!

Sometimes this site can be a little disheartening. I love to read allnurses to hear the struggles and hopefully the joys that we experience as professionals in this profession. But sometimes it is so sad to see how quick we all are to jump down each others throats and be condescending. Sometimes the posts are just mean. I just want to say that sometimes people post on here looking for support and advice but probably not to be beaten up via the Internet. It's hard not to be harsh when typing but lets all try to be encouraging! But most importantly NURSES ROCK! Lets all uplift each other in times of need!

Thanks for that info! I only used that term bc my current employer and all my clinicals have used it. I didn't realize it was derogatory. Very glad to know what the AANP stance is on it though.

I'm currently in NP school getting my DNP but as much as I'm sure I will be proud of my Doctorate at the end of the day I don't want to confuse my patients. My father is a physician and keeps saying you could technically be "Dr." But I say in my area of the country where education is limited about the difference between each type of provider I think my personal preference will be to say "Hi Im Chelsea Im a nurse practitioner." If questions arise there then ill gladly do education, but I myself don't feel comfortable saying Im Dr.soandso. I do think its a personal preference thing. But we are considered mid level providers