MillieT

MillieT has 11 years experience and specializes in Oncology.

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1. FNP preceptors

   MillieT replied to hugoisacat's topic in NP Students

   I went to their office in person and asked to speak to the office manager. Dressed professionally. I brought a letter of introduction with me with my contact info on it, explained who I was and what I wanted to the office manager and left the letter....

2. Advice for a student considering oncology nursing

   MillieT replied to WallyWallington's topic in Oncology

   Hi, when in school I would concentrate on learning the grieving process, coping mechanisms etc, I use that info a lot with my patients. Also, really know your lab values and what to expect the doctors to treat. Know how to pick up sepsis and how to t...

3. Questions about Oncology Nursing

   MillieT replied to itsnowornever's topic in Oncology

   Well, I find that working on the floor at least, you don't see every death, and when you do the person is usually so ready to go it is almost a relief. The things that haunt me the most are the difficult, painful deaths, but they are few and far bet...

4. I start my MSN program next month....getting scared.

   MillieT replied to Jory's topic in NP Students

   Hi, don't be scared, it is difficult, but it can be done! I'm 45 and exactly 1/2 way through with my program in Adult/Geron primary NP. I work 2 12 hr shifts per week on an extremely busy floor. Ocassionally I work 3 shifts, but have found that leav...

5. Newbie hospice nurse, newbie agency

   MillieT replied to Stella1688's topic in Hospice

   Congratulations!! I think the certification is only 500 hours of direct care.

6. ANP or GNP?

   MillieT replied to FORTHELOVEOF!!!!'s topic in NP

   Look for a school that has both. I think the adult NP scpecialty is being retired and replaced by the Adult/gerentological NP. I'm currently in the combo role in school.

7. Advanced Patho ?s (Calling SJCME Students, especially!)

   MillieT replied to shannonFNP's topic in NP Students

   I felt the same way when I took patho (different school). I pressured myself to learn as much as possible, since I'll need to know this for actual practice. I was very concerned when I realized that a lot of information seemed to be just passing thro...

8. for ppl in full time np program, how are you working???

   MillieT replied to jaznia15's topic in NP Students

   I'm not to clinicals yet, but I work 2 12 hr shifts/week. 3 ocassionally. When clinicals start I'll prefer to work weekends. My manager is great with working with my schedule. I also work PRN for the increased pay. Have almost divorced a couple times...

9. Stress in grad school

   MillieT replied to MillieT's topic in NP

   Thanks, maybe you're right. Most of my problem comes from being a perfectionist. I would study most of the day on my off days, because I not only wanted to get good grades, but I also wanted to learn and retain as much as I could since I'd actually h...

10. Stress in grad school

    MillieT posted a topic in NP

    I thought this would be a better place to write than the student's forum since you all have been through the entire picture already. I'm almost through with my 1st yr of NP school. Have completed patho, pharm and will take assessment this summer and ...

11. Burned out from floor nursing, need advice, please..

    MillieT replied to frazzled2012's topic in General Nursing

    Some more ideas..... I did peds before, much easier than the oncology med/surg floor I work on now. Ask around about other floors. 4-5pts on day shift is manageable.

12. Burned out from floor nursing, need advice, please..

    MillieT replied to frazzled2012's topic in General Nursing

    Some ideas: Would it be possible to work in the education dept? Admit nurse (not sure if they have those in your area) Hospice (ministering really comes into play here) Home health Diabetes educator case manager QA Sounds like you just need to find y...

13. Alabama and/or Texas info needed

    MillieT replied to UnicornRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with OP, Montgomery is a high crime area. Most people who work there probably live in Prattville or Millbrook. Don't know anyone who works at the hospital. Birmingham on the other hand is very nice. Great place to live. My brother worked at U...

14. Dealing with low back pain?

    MillieT replied to aachavez's topic in Stress 101

    Congrats on the weight loss, that is fabulous and will probably help you more than anything. Core exercises such as pilates are great. Strengthening the abdominal muscles will help to hold your back in the proper position. Physical therapy is reall...

15. Can you be 'cured' from c-diff, or are you always colonized with it?

    MillieT replied to lissaq10's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, medication can cure it most of the time, then there's the lovely fecal transplant I've read about a couple of times. ~millie