gratefulnurse

gratefulnurse has 35 years experience and specializes in Oncology.

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1. Oncology Nurse Certification Exam

   gratefulnurse replied to gratefulnurse's topic in Oncology

   Thank you, Myersk08. I appreciate the encouragement. I have been administering chemotherapy for over 5 years. I do have the entry-level biotherapy card. I believe this is an open-book exam. I have taken it 3 times, renewing every 2 years. What I am a...

2. Oncology Nurse Certification Exam

   gratefulnurse replied to gratefulnurse's topic in Oncology

   These are helpful comments. Thank you very much. I am slowly working through the online review classes. I actually went on line put into the search box a variety of words related to test-taking of nursing exams. This led me to some helpful blogs and...

3. Oncology Nurse Certification Exam

   gratefulnurse posted a topic in Oncology

   As an ONS member, I have the entry level biotherapy card. I am enrolled in the on-line Oncology Nurse Certification review class with ONS. It's been more than a few years since I have needed to have sharp test-taking skills. I want to hear from activ...

4. Hospitals in Denver Metro Area???

   gratefulnurse replied to JuLeSx7d7's topic in Colorado

   Stardogdaisy,what you wrote about the VA has me intrigued, and I would like to ask you more questions, but you don't have any contact info listed. I would like to know if I can follow up on your offer to find out more about the Denver VA jobs. Thanks

5. Hospitals in Denver Metro Area???

   gratefulnurse replied to JuLeSx7d7's topic in Colorado

   Back to the VA Hospital, I am planning on applying to work there. Can someone explain the benefit of health insurance after 5 years of employment that is provided in retirement? Do I need to work a full 20yr and come out with a full retirement to get...

6. Seeking employment with VA hospital

   gratefulnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am anticipating applying at the VA hospital either in Denver CO or Cheyenne WY. I have been an RN for 28 yr. I would like any insight on what might help increase my chances of being hired. I like their retirement benefits!

7. So camp time is comming fast - where is everyone going

   gratefulnurse replied to Belinda-wales's topic in Camp

   This is my third camp to be nurse at, and my third summer at this camp. I will be at K-1, Kanakuk, near Branson MO, in exchange form my 13year old to attend a golf camp for two weeks. I love it!

8. What is your year-round job?

   gratefulnurse replied to JeanettePNP's topic in Camp

   I am perdiem, and pick up a lot of extra shifts during the winter. The hospital I work at has guarrented hours, so in the summer when the demand is not there, the hospital gladly gives me reduced hours. Camp nursing is a great way to kids to go free....

9. Help from vets please

   gratefulnurse replied to titus2mom6's topic in Camp

   In Colorado, camps cannot open unless they have qualified health personnel on-site 24/7. I have camp-nursed at three different facilities. One of them came to me and begged me to come! I did go with a 6 week old infant (he stayed with me at all times...