GingerRN17

Oh and I didn't specify, but I will be going to the Tulsa campus. :)

I was wait-listed and just got the call that I go an open spot!! I will join the FB group! I haven't done orientation yet (they are having a makeup on the 2nd week of July) so I am completely in the dark on everything! Im excited to meet everyone!

I work at St. Johns in Tulsa and make $13.09/hr So better paying jobs are out there!

That doesnt sound understaffed at all to me. I can have 14-16 patients by myself at nights on my unit...and they only staff one CNA at night...so its you when you are there! The first few months at any new job are HARD. It takes time to know what you are doing and feel comfortable. Give it time!

A lot of nursing programs require you to have your CNA before you apply...but it won't take any time off your schooling. It will still be 2 years of pre-nursing pre-reqs and then 2 years at a nursing program. Don't give up before you even get there! There is a lot of financial aid out there for people who don't have the means. Plus, going to a community college for the first 2 years during those pre-req classes is a lot cheaper then taking them at a university.

Congrats! Sometimes it takes a while to hear back!

I am already in a flex position at the hospital, and the said students can work as little as needed to keep up with school. They even have a "senior nursing student" position that you can get into your 2nd year. I am not yet accepted into the program, but the university I am going to works directly with this hospital with its students. You have to have a certain GPA to get the grant (2.0) but there arent any stipulations about keeping a certain grade while in the nursing program from what I can tell. And being an employee there already, I can skip the interview portion of the process.

Puppies are a LOT of work. A LOT. House training, chewing, needing attention, digging, tearing up stuff, needing to go outside every hour at first...if you want a dog, get an older dog. We just adopt senior dogs, and they are so much easier (usually already house broken, trained, not hyper). Less work means less anxiety to me. :)

Anyone?

The hospital I work for offers $10k for employees to get their BSN (the program here at the state university is $18k, so that is a huge chunk of it!) in exchange for a 2 year contract to work for them as an RN. Have/Are any of you taking adventage of a scholarship like this? My main concern was ending up in a job that I hate...but the first year there, I can do a rotation and spend 6 weeks in all the different units to see where I would like to be full time. And after 6 months anywhere, I can always move units if needed. This hospital is known to be the best in the area, is the only magnet hospital in the region, and is where I ultimately want to be long term Are there any downsides I am not thinking of?

Doesn't sound like you would be very happy with nursing...?

Hunter Green. Solid matching top or print. Im a CNA in Peds

I just saw that. At least we know how to contain it, and how to keep it from spreading and the CDC was ready for this. Could have been a lot worse.

Its almost always hourly from what I have seen. But definitely ask and make sure!

Black out curtains, melatonin and a fan for noise canceling are my friends :)

I found that many chapters have objectives and summaries after each section. I go over those, and if I need clarification on something I will read that section. There is no way to get all of the reading done! Nurse Nacole (youtube) had a great video(s)on reading and taking notes.

Also, just remember that the first test is always tough since you don't know how the instructor writes his test yet! I got a 78 on my first test, and still got an A in the class! Is there anything specific you are having trouble on?

I got an A in Bio...I loved it tho! I had a friend I studies with once a week, and I also watched all the Khan Academy videos, which I found VERY helpful! Also finding videos on Youtube helped me visualize the processes. I am a very hands-on, visual learner, so just listening to lecture and reading doesnt do much for me.

I got a call within a couple days of being hired about setting up background check and physical! I would give it a few more days and call again.

thanks! That makes sense that it might be better at times then adult care! This floor also takes some surgical overflow, so we will still have some adults, but most are in decent shape and only there for a couple days from what I understand! I hadn't thought about parents helping with kids, that will be nice. That makes sense tho, if my children were in the hospital, I would do a lot of the care myself. Thanks for your input!

Anyone? :)

What is your job title? Nurse Assistant (CNA) Where are you located? Tulsa, OK What is your hourly wage? $10.10 Are you paid shift differentials? $1 for being FLEX (float) and $1.09 for nights (anything after 3pm) What shift(s) do you usually work? 12 hr nights What is your current specialty? Pediatrics/PICU & some post-op overflow How many years of experience do you have? 3 months What is your status (full-time, part-time, or casual / per diem / PRN)? FLEX (float, work whenever I want) Are you a pursuing a career as a nurse (RN or LPN)? BSN and then CRNA

I applied at the hospital 5 times before I got hired. They like seeing perseverance! I also followed up after my interview a week later to see if there was anything I could do or any questions I could answer...or if she had any other positions open that would fit my schedule. The next day I got hired. :)

I work in Peds. I just started so I dont have an opinion yet, but I worked LTC and HATED it and this seems MUCH MUCH better.

I work Flex hours, which basically means I can take whatever shifts are left after the full time people schedule their hours. So I can pick and choose when I want to work. Its great for students! See if your hospital or care center has flex/float/variable positions! I am in school full time and will continue to work at least 1 12-hour shift through nursing school as well.