JamieLeeRN

JamieLeeRN specializes in Inpatient Adult Oncology.

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1. Nurses Under 30 Years Old

   JamieLeeRN replied to PetiteOpRN's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, I am a nurse who is under 30, as a matter of fact I am 25 and have been a nurse for three years this summer. All I have to say is that I am so sick and tired of people complaining about the "twenty-somethings" they work with. First, most peopl...

2. Nurses and your significant others

   JamieLeeRN replied to sourapril's topic in General Nursing

   It is always hard to go home and have to be around someone after a long day if you have to worry about upsetting them. Have you told him how you feel about needing to be yourself at home? If you haven't you really need to. It isn't fair of him to ...

3. New Grad with an offer at Magnet hospital

   JamieLeeRN replied to MsSocalRN's topic in New Nurse

   It is very difficult decision to make to up and move to a new state, it is what I did when I graduated nursing school....only I did it alone and had no family in the state I was moving to. I think that as far as a professional aspect is concerned mo...

4. Days you are glad you are a Nurse

   JamieLeeRN replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Nursing

   I had a patient who was starting chemo, and her hair was just beginning to fall out. She was so upset, it was devasatating to her...she didn't want her husband to see her with her hair falling out, and she was so embarrassed. When I had the time wh...

5. I'm not an oncology nurse......but

   JamieLeeRN replied to brownbook's topic in Oncology

   Has there been any progress or updates since the surgery? I hope everything is going okay...

6. What is the most challenging part about working in Oncology?

   JamieLeeRN replied to Getreal2011's topic in Oncology

   I find that it can be difficult, as it has been said and will be said to you time and time again, to become so attached to so many people who don't make it...I know that is what makes it difficult for a lot of my coworkers and friends. I think to be...

7. I have no idea what to do

   JamieLeeRN replied to LadyJoce's topic in General Nursing

   Oh...I forgot...you can also get a hold of whoever your loans are from...you can get them put into a longer derfment period if you don't have a job yet...

8. I have no idea what to do

   JamieLeeRN replied to LadyJoce's topic in General Nursing

   I am sorry to hear about your situation...have you been applying everywhere, even nursing homes?? It isn't ideal but it's worth a shot to do rehab. I would look into New York, and Boston too...I know that Mass General is building a whole new buildi...

9. 6 DUIs, felony child neglect and now a nursing student

   JamieLeeRN replied to pug07's topic in Criminal

   I guess her school may not do background checks, which is unfortunate, because I am pretty sure you cannot get your RN if you have a criminal history, DUIs included. I know my school did background checks, but I am not sure what state you are in...a...

10. Well, No Nursing for Me

    JamieLeeRN replied to Donald11's topic in General Students

    Because nurses have to be on their game almost immediately out of school, however doctors get to have about 4-8 more years of having someone else tell them how to their job.

11. Well, No Nursing for Me

    JamieLeeRN replied to Donald11's topic in General Students

    you may want to reconsider...as long as the school has a good NCLEX passing rate it would be worth it. My school did exit exams, and an exam to gauge how we were doing every semester, but they have an over 90% passing rate on the NCLEX...the honest ...

12. ADHD, crippling anxiety attacks, and horrible self-esteem

    JamieLeeRN replied to McGwillis's topic in Disabilities

    What specialty are you in right now? If you are feeling this overwhelmed it may have something to do with where you are working. As far as time management goes, it takes a while to start feeling like you even know what is going on, let alone feelin...

13. hospice question

    JamieLeeRN replied to amy1997's topic in Oncology

    The only reason I could think of in regards to the not wanting to use tylenol is the risk of masking the fever, as stated before. However, I do have to say that some kind of NSAID, may be very beneficial since it will most likely help a lot with the...

14. Oncology cover letter

    JamieLeeRN replied to sleepy1010's topic in Oncology

    It is important to remember, that with Oncology patients the managers will most likely be looking for someone passionate about the field. You are going to be at an advantage of those other new grads applying against you because you have been in psyc...

15. New Oncology Nurse!

    JamieLeeRN replied to x2cutie's topic in Oncology

    Congrats to everyone for passing their boards, and welcome to field of Oncology Nursing! I have been an Oncology nurse since I graduated, it has now been two and a half years give or take that I have been working with Oncology patients, and it was a...