After seven years in the marketing/communications field and nearing the end of my 20's, I'm returning to school to become a nurse. I'm excited to be able to have a career I'm passionate about, that I believe makes a real difference in the world, and will provide a good life for my daughter and me. Since I already have a bachelor's, I'm going to do OCCC's fast-track program (BADNAP), which just takes 10 months to complete...although every time I think about it I question my sanity.
Scottishlaedy replied to BrandiCastle's topic in Oklahoma Nursing
Thanks for the info! Do you remember if at the orientation they assign any reading or quizzes that have to be completed by the first day of class? I know other nursing students from other universities...
Scottishlaedy replied to BrandiCastle's topic in Oklahoma Nursing
Thanks for all the insight! A few more questions for you, when you have time, I know one day a week we're in class and then once clinicals start they are two days a week. How do labs fit into the...
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Lizzabet, That's great that there are spots left! I'd for sure recommend that you plan to attend the orientation because, from what I've heard, generally several people drop out after hearing all the...
Scottishlaedy replied to BrandiCastle's topic in Oklahoma Nursing
Lizzabet, they told me 4-6 weeks. :-( But, based on the threads on here from previous years, the emails have been sent out around Feb. 25. So fingers crossed it's sooner than
Scottishlaedy replied to BrandiCastle's topic in Oklahoma Nursing
Haymarie22, Last I heard, preference is given to people who've completed the prerequisite classes prior to applying. However, I'm not sure how it will work if you've completed the classes but not the...
Scottishlaedy replied to BrandiCastle's topic in Oklahoma Nursing
Jessicancox, you may have already taken the TEAS by now, but I just got a study guide from the Metropolitan Library System. It had two practice tests that were really helpful - they're all I studied...
Scottishlaedy replied to BrandiCastle's topic in Oklahoma Nursing
I'm planning on being in the BADNAP program in 2015-2016. I'm finishing up my last two prereqs right now (Fall semester), and then will get my application turned in the first part of January. I'm also...