photonurse11

photonurse11 has 10 years experience and specializes in med-surg, solid tumor, BMT, hem.

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1. Vanderbilt Pay Scale

   photonurse11 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Tennessee

   Another benefit that I forgot to tell you is that I live 83 miles away. Vanderbilt gives a generous discount on the hotel rate. I pay $ 30.00 per night (tax deductible). With gas prices being what they are, it's worth it. (Holiday Inn Select @ Va...

2. Vanderbilt Pay Scale

   photonurse11 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Tennessee

   Vandy is paying 100% of my child's tutition, up to $ 2000 per semster. As per previous post, you must be employeed at least 5 years and in *good standing* with your manager. :icon_mrgreen:

3. Nashville Hospitals

   photonurse11 replied to willdgate's topic in Tennessee

   Vandy all the way. It is a great place to work and lots of areas to choose from!!:yelclap:

4. BMT Unit vs General Oncology

   photonurse11 replied to MsBruiser's topic in Oncology

   I migrated from a general oncology unit to a BMT unit. When I was working on the oncology unit I saw more pt. with drains, PEG tubes, trachs and so forth. With the nurse pt. ratio being 6 - 7 :1, I did not feel the interaction with my pt's as I sho...

5. change of careers

   photonurse11 replied to taboo's topic in Oncology

   I have found that oncology nursing is a very rewarding career. The pt., as you well know, are very appreciative of any little thing that you do for them. However, it is easily to get burned out on this end also. You will enjoy your new career in ...

6. DH dying-need prayers

   photonurse11 replied to nursejoey05's topic in Hospice

   My prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for showing your spirit. It moves me to tears. I pray for your husband and your brother-in-law.

7. Help! New position in Bone Marrow Transplant

   photonurse11 replied to 5thflrnurse's topic in Oncology

   I have been a med/surg/onc. nurse for 3 years and moved to a bmt floor over 3.5 years ago. You will do fine. These pt. do have special needs and are time consuming. But the longer you do practice at it and understand why we do what we do, the bett...