NurseKate16 replied to BiohazardBetty's topic in Oncology
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...
NurseKate16 replied to msnorth's topic in Oncology
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...
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...
NurseKate16 replied to busybee04's topic in Oncology
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...
NurseKate16 replied to LPNalltheway's topic in General Nursing
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...
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...
NurseKate16 replied to NurseKate16's topic in Job Hunt
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...
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...
NurseKate16 replied to Kelsea1214's topic 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.
NurseKate16 replied to amang's topic in New Jersey
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?
NurseKate16 replied to mochamonster's topic in General Nursing
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 ...