dreavt BSN, RN

dreavt has 6 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Hematology/Oncology.

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1. Portland oncology nursing?

   dreavt replied to dreavt's topic in Oregon

   Thank you! This is very helpful! I have found a couple of programs that I think I could do in a reasonable amount of time for a reasonable amount of money. Now just need to decide if I definitely want to get my BSN first, or try to get a job *with...

2. Portland oncology nursing?

   dreavt replied to dreavt's topic in Oregon

   Than you for the insight! I have to admit the work/debt involved in getting a BSN isn't too appealing... but I will definitely research my options. Thanks again!

3. OCN 2015!!!

   dreavt replied to hemoncOK's topic in Oncology

   i took the exam 4 years ago and passed, and quite a few of my colleagues (past and present) are also OCN and passed on the first try. In fact the only nurse I personally know of who failed was one who didn't study -- she felt she'd been an oncology ...

4. Portland oncology nursing?

   dreavt posted a topic in Oregon

   Hi everyone! I am 95% sure my family will be moving to Portland, likely within the next 1-2 years. My partner's a writer, so can live anywhere, but I've been an oncology nurse, specifically a "chemo nurse" (aka infusion nurse) for almost 6 years, an...

5. gracefully withdrawing interest in a position?

   dreavt replied to dreavt's topic in Career Support

   Thanks, Purple & Meriwhen! That's what I was leaning towards. Part of me is just curious to know if I'll make the cut... Appreciate your input!

6. gracefully withdrawing interest in a position?

   dreavt posted a topic in Career Support

   Hi all, I applied for a job which I think in many ways would be perfect for me. Alas, the hours (8-5 M-F) and commute (1+ hr each way) would be terrible for my life & family. In my initial interview, it became clear that this was not something ...

7. Do you get looked over for having a ADN rather than BSN?

   dreavt replied to maddiem's topic in ADN/BSN

   I'm sure it varies regionally and facility-to-facility, as others have pointed out. My experience is no -- I've got an ADN, and neither I nor any of my classmates had a harder time getting a job than BSN nurses who graduated at the same time (summer...

8. Switching from hospital nights to clinic days?

   dreavt posted a topic in Career Support

   I may be getting ahead of myself, but I'm obsessing about this and hope articulating it will help -- any feedback appreciated! I've been a nurse for just over 2 yrs, all of that on an inpatient hem/onc unit. Currently I work 2 12-hr nights back-to-b...

9. Closed system transfer devices for chemo administration?

   dreavt posted a topic in Oncology

   Hello all, I just got back from the ONS Institutes of Learning and am now fascinated with the use of "closed system transfer devices" for chemo administration, especially for actually connecting the chemo tubing to the pt's line (central or periphera...

10. Best way to study for OCN exam?

    dreavt replied to amyrae76's topic in Oncology

    *oops -- random double-post deleted*

11. Best way to study for OCN exam?

    dreavt replied to amyrae76's topic in Oncology

    You find out if you passed the OCN exam immediately -- right after you submit your final answer!

12. Best way to study for OCN exam?

    dreavt replied to amyrae76's topic in Oncology

    Everyone gets the same number of questions, but not the same questions. However all the tests follow the "blueprint" -- i.e. x % of questions are about oncologic emergencies, x % are about supportive care, etc. Remember that unlike the NCLEX, you c...

13. Best way to study for OCN exam?

    dreavt replied to amyrae76's topic in Oncology

    I signed up in January 2011 and passed in May! It was tough but not absurdly so -- however IMHO *you must study* no matter how many years experience you have. The questions are just too detailed and in too many subspecialities of oncology for any o...

14. So i'm a Nurse right????

    dreavt replied to OhioCCRN's topic in New Nurse

    Yeah, I passed the NCLEX in early June, didn't start my first nursing job until late August. So technically I was an RN/nurse, but felt like a fraud when family/friends would introduce me as such "She's a nurse" -- um, no. Maybe on paper, but not i...

15. New Grad starting Oncology

    dreavt replied to TNnurse's topic in Oncology

    I was hired as a new grad to an inpatient hem/onc floor, in Aug 2009. I LOVE it, at least the onco part! About 5 months ago, my unit sent men to an ONS chemo course. The things I did not know much about as a new grad, and *needed* to know on the f...