NurseKate16

NurseKate16

Post-Surgical, Urology, Short Procedures

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About NurseKate16

NurseKate16 has 4 years experience and specializes in Post-Surgical, Urology, Short Procedures.


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  1. Metallic taste/nausea with saline flushes

    I always thought the metallic taste was from the heparin flush? My patients complain at the end when I flush their port with heparin, and then again at their next treatment when I use saline to flush the port again (we were told this is because the o...
  2. ONS Chemo course online

    I took it last year. It was difficult and it even lists it as a course for experienced chemo nurses. However, I was required to take it before ever being around chemo. I passed it, but I don't think I got as much out of the course as I should of bec...
  3. Why I love being an oncology nurse

    I was feeling emotional and was deep in thought one night at my son's football practice so I posted the following on facebook. I got quite a response so I thought I'd share my thoughts here too:-) I hear a lot of questions/comments when people find o...
  4. port accessing tips.

    Agreed, stabilization is key and it's better to be firm with the stick like it's a thumb tack. It goes in smoother and is less painful than a slow break of the skin. I have only been doing this about a year but am very comfortable with ports. We have...
  5. Do you enjoy being a nurse?

    I can honestly and wholeheartedly say I love being a nurse. This is my second nursing job and third in the healthcare field ( I was a nursing assistant/unit secretary prior to graduating). I love being a nurse and knew once I became a nursing assista...
  6. RN to MSN Online-Regis University?

    Hello everyone! I will be completing my RN to BSN program in June. I am attending University of Phoenix online. I know the school doesn't have the greatest reputation so for my MSN I would like to select a more reputable school that offers the MSN pr...
  7. discouraged...

    I emailed HR to follow up and just let them know again I am interested and they replied "Kate thank you for the email. We are still in the process of reviewing candidates, and will be in touch a bit later in the process. thanks"... So we will see...
  8. St Barnabas, Livingston, NJ ORIENTATION SOON!

    No but I know it's a great hospital! Good luck!
  9. Any current RN to BSN students..

    Going to UOP( or attending online)? I am !!! Hi everyone!!
  10. I Got In!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Congrats and good luck!
  11. discouraged...

    I have been a Registered Nurse for two years at a Urology Office Based Surgery Center. I was a Nursing Assistant for 5 years in the hospital on the post-surgical floor and I worked a bit in the float pool. I am currently working towards my BSN. I'm a...
  12. HHC

    Bayada and Visiting Nurse's of New Jersey are the first two that come to mind.
  13. Tuition reimbursement in New Jersey?

    When I worked at Saint Clare's Hospital they paid for my tuition. They offered this as soon as I started working for them. There are also sometimes smaller organizations or surgicenters that offer this.
  14. BSN at rutgers?

    If that's what you want to do, go for it. You can also get your Associate's in Nursing at a County College so you can start working sooner as a RN and if you want your BSN later you can continue after becoming licensed. Where do you live?
  15. Post Mortem Care

    I too treat them with the same respect as I would if they are living and simply care for them how I would want my family members to be treated if they had passed away. I might feel a little sad but never have lost my composure and I simply see it as ...