ittybittynurse

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1. Pediatric oncology nursing

   ittybittynurse replied to torashl's topic in General Nursing

   I used to work in Adult Oncology outpatient. I am now inpatient and with peds and cancer. So I just finished my training about 2 weeks ago. Because of my previous experience with chemotherapy I felt I was able to sink in smoothly only on that departm...

2. Which would be better? ADN or BSN?

   ittybittynurse replied to Reckless96's topic in ADN/BSN

   Many hospitals aren't hiring ADN anymore. Go with BSN. I know of nurses with experience and have an ADN, and are going back to get BSN, they have kids now, and work full time and go to school full time, its more challenging. Just get it out of the wa...

3. HELP!! I had a stalker and because of HIPAA I lost my RN

   ittybittynurse replied to rssawyer's topic in HIPAA

   DON'T GIVE UP. FIGHT!!!!

4. Question about two chemo meds

   ittybittynurse replied to happyhaeju's topic in Oncology

   In my facility (outpatient) we push adria. Over 30 minutes while hydration drips. Cyclophosphimide hangs in a bag after adriamycin.

5. How can I start with Oncology Nursing?

   ittybittynurse replied to jenmesh's topic in Oncology

   Don't be afraid to jump into it. I did right after college. I love it. Seek for outpatient clinics/dr. Offices where you can grow and focus more on treatment rather than bedside care.

6. 10 ml Saline Flush- Metallic Taste??

   ittybittynurse posted a topic in Oncology

   After accessing many porta-caths at my outpatient oncology office I have discovered that some patients (not all) have a metallic taste at the back of their mouth. Some smell a salty strong bad odor as I flush the saline. I always suggest a mint/gum t...

7. Nurses Deserve More Respect!

   ittybittynurse replied to natasharostova's topic in General Nursing

   It's always challenging to convey to outsiders what we (nurses) do in terms that are meaningful to them. There is still a widespread belief that nurses are "helpers" to the physician, obediently and selflessly following orders. What most people (even...

8. Loma Linda RN Residency in Pediatrics

   ittybittynurse posted a topic in New Nurse

   Did any else apply to their rn residency program for their pediatric units. hei app was due in april. I am wondering if anyone has heard back from Loma Linda University Children's Hospital - RN Residency in Pediatrics

9. Northridge Hospital Medical Center

   ittybittynurse replied to ittybittynurse's topic in California

   What is the difference between internal and external applicants!?

10. Northridge Hospital Medical Center

    ittybittynurse replied to ittybittynurse's topic in California

    They should be calling us this week or next...anyone got a call back yet>???????????????? im nervous

11. Northridge Hospital Medical Center

    ittybittynurse replied to ittybittynurse's topic in California

    Northridge on Roscoe is correct, it is part of CHW (catholic healthcare west). Also Mid-May officially begins on the 15th , which makes it May 17th for working days. So I guess starting next week. Does anyone know how many people applied? They are ...

12. New Grads of 2009

    ittybittynurse replied to LUVNURSING2008's topic in New Nurse

    I am a graduate from May 2009, but I passed my nclex in December '09, I started looking for jobs after I passed. I have not found a job either

13. Northridge Hospital Medical Center

    ittybittynurse replied to ittybittynurse's topic in California

    When do you think they will start calling people for interviews. I don't want to call and bother them just because May isn't over yet. But then again i'm so eager to find out.

14. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    ittybittynurse replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

    its true!

15. Northridge Hospital Medical Center

    ittybittynurse posted a topic in California

    NHCM RN Residency application was was due in the last week of April Has any applicants had a call back yet?