Sarah RN,OCN

Sarah RN,OCN specializes in Pediatrics (hopefully).

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1. How can I start with Oncology Nursing?

   Sarah RN,OCN replied to jenmesh's topic in Oncology

   I started in an outpatient oncology facility right out of nursing school in Jan 2011, and I've absolutely loved it. Of course, there is a learning curve, but to be expected, as you're not accessing ports and hanging chemo in nursing school. That be...

2. Question about two chemo meds

   Sarah RN,OCN replied to happyhaeju's topic in Oncology

   At our facility we push the Adria over 20 mins and then hang the Cytoxan....although, as others have stated, we have specific protocols.

3. Chemo Certification

   Sarah RN,OCN replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Oncology

   Hello, I was hired into Oncology through an internship at a local cancer center...do you have a location close to you offering something similar? It was a lower pay to start out with (compared to hospital new grad pay), but I've learned a lot, they...

4. CSN Student Nurse Uniform

   Sarah RN,OCN posted a topic in Nevada

   Hello, I graduated from CSN's nursing program in December and I'm looking to give away my white uniforms with the patches still sewn on. I have two sets of xs scrubs that are is great condition and the patches are not bleached. Please let me know i...

5. Passed, License issued today!

   Sarah RN,OCN replied to StillSliding's topic in NCLEX

   Congratulations!!!:) and thank you for the info. I'm taking NCLEX next week, and using a very similar approach.

6. NSC Summer biology courses

   Sarah RN,OCN replied to CaliJessXoxo's topic in Nevada

   I took Bio 251 in the summer a few years ago at NSC, and it was easy to transfer the credits. The class was transfered in time for me to apply to the Nursing program that Fall!! I'd reccommend calling and taking note of who you spoke to, and this sho...

7. CSN ADN Spring 2011 Uniform & Gear

   Sarah RN,OCN replied to Jimmah555's topic in Nevada

   I bought my online, but after trying on the same brand at a local store. Melissa, I got Dickies 'hip flip' style pants and they had the side pockets...worked great.

8. Transcript Evaluations at CSN

   Sarah RN,OCN replied to CaliJessXoxo's topic in Nevada

   I transferred a few credits from NSC to CSN a few years back, and had no problems. I took Bio 251 in the summer and met the Fall deadline for applications. My recommendation would be to fill out the paperwork asap, and then follow up with a few pho...

9. CSN ADN Spring 2011 Uniform & Gear

   Sarah RN,OCN replied to Jimmah555's topic in Nevada

   I made sure to buy a pair that were all elastic around the waist, but then found out some students had the pants that were elastic on the back and tied in the front. I think the main purpose is to make sure you look professional. As for the pockets, ...

10. A surprise reminder

    Sarah RN,OCN replied to Sparrow23's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for sharing...I love stories like these!!:redpinkhe I think little things like this remind us that life is good, and to enjoy it!