jojo111

jojo111 specializes in Oncology.

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1. Name/Title on resume

   jojo111 replied to coopman712's topic in Job Hunt

   As a new grad nurse, after I passed the NCLEX, I did put my name and then RN, BSN after it right on the top of my resumé. With all the Magnet designation push for BSN degrees for hospital nurses, I felt like it could help me stand out a little bit. ...

2. Commuting from Charlotte to Winston-Salem

   jojo111 replied to kroy123pink's topic in North Carolina

   Hey BSNtraumaqueenRN, not sure whether you're talking to me, the OP, or both of us here -- but yes, CMC/CHS was my first choice and where I did all my clinicals. Several of my classmates were hired there, and I made it to final interview stage for o...

3. Saving notebooks

   jojo111 replied to PA_RN87's topic in New Nurse

   Just graduated May 2013. Went thru my notes & decided I didn't need them after I passed NCLEX; also sold back virtually all of my books for pennies on the dollar -- but hey, every penny counts, right? I feel pretty strongly that anything techni...

4. New Grad Nurse in Hem/Onc, Stem Cell Transplant

   jojo111 replied to sj73201's topic in Oncology

   I'm starting my new position on a Heme/Onc unit at a major teaching hospital in the SE this coming Monday 9/23. I'm a new grad & SO excited -- and SO scared. Of course, the first couple weeks will be orientation, & then a 10-12 wk. 'Journe...

5. Commuting from Charlotte to Winston-Salem

   jojo111 replied to kroy123pink's topic in North Carolina

   HospitalPassion: I applied at CHS, Novant & Caromont -- interviewed at all three and none of them made me an offer. Therefore, I extended my search.....it was important to me to get a new grad residency at a major hospital for my first year of ...

6. Negative Feedback from GN Interview - HELP!!!

   jojo111 replied to jtnurse13's topic in Job Hunt

   So I was in the same position -- first five interviews right after graduation & no offers. I had applied for probably 35-40 jobs online (all new grad residencies @ hospitals) & many times got no response whatsoever. The good thing was that ...

7. Is it age, or is it overwhelming to be a nurse?

   jojo111 replied to Munimula's topic in General Nursing

   Hey, lorirn2b -- you will do great! I absolutely loved nursing school and can't wait to get started actually using my knowledge & (so far very limited) skills. Where are you going to school, and does your school have an affiliation with a hospi...

8. Why oncology?

   jojo111 replied to RN-BSNheather's topic in Oncology

   So....when I started nursing school, I thought I wanted to work in Oncology (ovarian cancer survivor myself), or in the Operating Room (where I could use my Healing Touch & Reiki skills during surgeries). After learning a little more about the s...

9. Is it age, or is it overwhelming to be a nurse?

   jojo111 replied to Munimula's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks, lucasaurus! I went out yesterday & bought support stockings & some new Alegrias; I have a pair of Danskos left over from clinicals in school that will still last me awhile -- but they are plain ole' boring white. I really appreciate...

10. Is it age, or is it overwhelming to be a nurse?

    jojo111 replied to Munimula's topic in General Nursing

    Vicky, I've been vegetarian for several years now & have lots of great recipes to share if you are looking for any. I, too, have lost significant weight over the past year -- stressing vegetarian, local and/or organic food when possible, and cou...

11. Is it age, or is it overwhelming to be a nurse?

    jojo111 replied to Munimula's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the helpful advice, mclennan! I will engrave your wise words on my heart, from which my healing intentions come, and hope that they come to my mind when I need them on the floor. I feel like everything you have said is do-able -- just so...

12. Is it age, or is it overwhelming to be a nurse?

    jojo111 replied to Munimula's topic in General Nursing

    OK, y'all are scarin' me! I'm a new grad RN at 61 years young, in great shape physically, mentally & emotionally. I landed a new grad residency at a major teaching hospital in the medical oncology unit, and I start Sep. 23rd. From the sound of...

13. Old new nursing student.

    jojo111 replied to FransBevy's topic in General Students

    Thank you, Esme12!!!

14. Commuting from Charlotte to Winston-Salem

    jojo111 replied to kroy123pink's topic in North Carolina

    Hi! I'm also a new grad who lives in Charlotte & will be commuting back & forth to Winston-Salem -- I took a job @ Wake Forest Baptist. Where will you be working / have you already begun orientation / etc? I start on 9/23. I found a room ...

15. Old new nursing student.

    jojo111 replied to FransBevy's topic in General Students

    Hey y'all -- I am 61 years young & just got my BSN after 3 yrs. back in school, in the top 10% of my cohort (who were mostly traditional undergrads). I did NOT work, but many of my fellow students did and were successful. From what I could see,...