HerbalGypsy

HerbalGypsy has 7 years experience and specializes in Oncology.

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1. Ageism in Nursing: A Pervasive Problem

   HerbalGypsy replied to VickyRN's topic in Relations

   Thought provoking article and comments. I have been a nurse for 7 years but I am an older nurse having passed my boards at the age of 55 with and ADN. I am currently in school for my BSN and fairly proficient with technology. I love working with t...

2. want to be an oncology nurse

   HerbalGypsy replied to cymphilly's topic in Oncology

   You don't say where you are located. However, Washington Hospital Center in Washington DC has a resident program for new graduates with possible openings on the medical-oncology unit. It is an excellent program.

3. Am I being realistic? Nursing school at 45?

   HerbalGypsy replied to aidensmom403's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I graduated with an ADN and passed my boards at 54. Been at the bedside for the last five years, Got my OCN and I am back at school to get my BSN. No, your not too old!:)

4. Nurses in oncology having stillborns

   HerbalGypsy replied to quetepye's topic in Oncology

   Nurses who are pregnant are not allowed to handle chemotherapy on our unit. They just have to let management know as soon as they know themselves.

5. Looking for some advice!! RN working onc for the 1st time

   HerbalGypsy replied to yadis572002's topic in Oncology

   Join ONS. They provide an amazing journal and great opportunities for leaning.

6. Saline flushes causing nausea for my patients

   HerbalGypsy replied to aeberstein's topic in Oncology

   I've been working in medical-oncology for almost 5 years and have found this to be quite common with central lines. Sometimes flushing slowly has been effective, but I will often tell patients to pretend they are at the ocean at low tide:lol2: A lit...

7. My sister is on life support

   HerbalGypsy replied to realnursealso/LPN's topic in General Nursing

   I am so sorry for you and all those who love your sister. May you find solace in the love she shares with all of you, here and there.:heartbeat

8. nursing errors

   HerbalGypsy replied to HerbalGypsy's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for responding so quickly. Hopefully, I'll sleep okay. I think maybe because I am one of those "mature" new nurses, I don't allow myself to make mistakes. Most of my peers agewise have been in nursing for 30 years! I need to slow my action...

9. nursing errors

   HerbalGypsy posted a topic in General Nursing

   There has been a number of threads r/t med errors. however, what about medical errors. I am seriously considering leaving my current position because of a mistake I have made. No harm came to the patient, but I did not heed my own critical thinking...

10. BSN does not mean better... Sometimes education is overrated!

    HerbalGypsy replied to lovegoddess1977's topic in ADN/BSN

    My only response is that to become an RN, ADNs and BSNs all must take and pass the same exam. Therefore, they should get the same pay.

11. Washington Hospital Center - Good for grads?

    HerbalGypsy replied to chachi69's topic in Washington DC

    Hi There! Washington Hospital Center does hire travel nurses. They are frequently on my unit. 3NE. We had one travel nurse on the unit for 1 year! Her choice. As previously stated, the acuity is high but the experience is well worth it.

12. What do you love about working in oncology?

    HerbalGypsy replied to PatricksRNMommy's topic in Oncology

    It is truly the patients that make it worthwhile. You are able to develop an ongoing relationship as they go through multiple cycles of chemo. Outcomes will differ but how the heart is touched is constant. I'll be on my Medical-Oncology unit two y...

13. So, why Oncology?

    HerbalGypsy replied to bucketheart's topic in Oncology

    Oncology nursing from the start! Lost a sister along time ago, to something "like leukemia". Always wanted to support others in similar circumstances. It is so very rewarding. We have many who come through the chemo, and come back to visit. I har...

14. cleaning poop

    HerbalGypsy replied to tprashad's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, the pooh factor. Most of the time it does not bother me. Just once, when a patient had exploding diarrhea. Thank goodness he could walk to the bathroom. The entire bathroom was covered. Not the ceiling, but the walls and floor, not to mention...

15. Nurse for a year!

    HerbalGypsy posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just renewed my license for the first time and it feels terrific I waited a loooong time to become a nurse and I just love bedside nursing. It is enourmously challenging and rewarding. It can be very frightening as well if I dwell on the responsi...