annacat

annacat has 3 years experience.

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1. Cheap online MSN / FNP programs

   annacat replied to RNbrent's topic in NP Students

   Has anyone graduated from a MSN at Grand Canyon University? I am looking at it. I spent a ton of money on my BSN at a very highly regarded school and I don't want to spend that kind of money again ( I was so poor for so long!). Any pro's or cons of ...

2. Protocols/testing for long-term oncology nurses

   annacat replied to Auttybee's topic in Oncology

   It is completely inadequate that at this time there is no required testing of chemo nurses for exposure. I have gotten complacent and thought it was funny to joke about it too. I am guilty of the same thing. But think about what we are joking about....

3. Is it ethical to call to hospital for a travel contract interview?

   annacat replied to rhine1121's topic in Travel

   I don't think it hurts to call the manager. You will probably have to leave a message but there is always a chance that you will get them in person. They will want to know your most recent experience, be prepared to give them a 30 sec. intro to what ...

4. Overwhelmed

   annacat replied to Sadie85's topic in Oncology

   Either you are disorganized and lack follow through or your preceptor is a bully. You need to ask your self which is it. If your preceptor is a bully ask for another one. If you can't then maybe you need to either get help in managing a bully or fin...

5. Protocols/testing for long-term oncology nurses

   annacat replied to Auttybee's topic in Oncology

   The fact that no one has answered this question is disturbing to me as an Oncology RN. We should be tested annually for changes to our DNA and radiation levels. I feel that we are expected to hold a certain level of professionalism with certificatio...

6. Working in Hail Saudi Arabia

   annacat replied to laurenjarrod's topic in General World

   Hi californianurse! Thanks for sharing. I recently found out that this is an option, am single with 0 dependents and it seems like a great way to make some money while seeing a part of the world that I have never seen! I am wondering what the rules a...

7. ONS Chemo course online

   annacat replied to msnorth's topic in Oncology

   I am signed up to take it in October. I have found very little information online about preparing for it. I have the Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Guidelines and Recommendations for Practice Book. Every time I pick it up to read it I find myself daydreamin...

8. New to California, pay rate questions

   annacat replied to annacat's topic in Home Health

   Wow! Thanks for the reply. That explains the low offer. I definitely don't want to take the LVN rate. I worked way to hard to get through my bachelors degree program and have excellent training from a very prestigious hospital. I will definitely not...

9. New to California, pay rate questions

   annacat posted a topic in Home Health

   I am an RN with a BSN and 5 years experience in Oncology and Neurosciences. I am interested in Home Health or Hospice Nursing. I just moved from Maryland to Orange County CA. Looking for basic guidelines for what sort of pay to expect starting out ...

10. Catch 22 to get certified or get a job in Oncology

    annacat replied to delilas's topic in Oncology

    1000 hours for the chemo/biotherapy certification or the OCN? I got the chemo/biotherapy certification right off the bat when I started as an oncology RN.

11. Central Lines

    annacat replied to capitalsfan83's topic in Oncology

    I have pushed vesicants through PIV's in the hand before without a problem. (Just be sure to check for blood return before, after, and every 2cc of push!) I have also had patients who's ports would be clotting every 2 weeks. Nothing is perfect but I ...

12. Resource for cancer basics?

    annacat replied to Swellz's topic in Oncology

    I agree, Chemocare.com is the place I go to get drug information for patients and to remind my self of the common side effects and precautions as well. It took me 2 years of Oncology nursing to feel up to taking the OCN exam, but I got my chemo/bioth...

13. starting IV's

    annacat replied to BrendaH84's topic in Oncology

    I worked in a very busy chemotherapy infusion center at one of the most renowned hospitals in the US. We tried to stay away from using the hand/wrist veins with chemo, especially when planning to infuse irritants or vessicants. It seems very strange...

14. Starting on the bone marrow transplant unit - help!

    annacat replied to Certifiable's topic in Oncology

    I am finding the above advice reassuring too! I am going to start on a BMT unit as a travel RN. I have 3 years experience giving chemo and blood products (and dealing with side effects) in a very busy outpatient infusion center. I haven't worked onco...

15. Going into travel nursing first time....

    annacat replied to Maevish's topic in Travel

    Did you put your housing wanted add on craigslist? If not where did you put it?