LaRoseRN

LaRoseRN has 3 years experience and specializes in Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant.

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1. Certification: CPON vs BMTCN?

   LaRoseRN replied to LaRoseRN's topic in Pediatric

   Thanks for your response, jrtaylor4, after talking to a number of different folks I've decided CPHON is the best option at this point in my career. I like that it's peds focused and covers Heme/Onc/BMT together. One of our travel RNs pointed out the ...

2. Lab draws

   LaRoseRN replied to Nepenthe Sea's topic in Pediatric

   We draw labs on the kiddos w/ CVC or PICC lines. Phlebotomists usually draw on kids w/ IVs. We also have an IV team for difficult pokes.

3. Certification: CPON vs BMTCN?

   LaRoseRN posted a topic in Pediatric

   Hi There! I posted this the Oncology section but also thought I'd post here: I work on a pediatric BMT unit and am looking at testing for one of the specialty certifications: either CPON (Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse) or BMTCN (Bone Marrow Tr...

4. Starting on the bone marrow transplant unit - help!

   LaRoseRN replied to Certifiable's topic in Oncology

   ...also if you run a search, there are a couple threads on here outlining lots of tips about what to study in preparation for BMT work. Check them out, they're full of useful information!

5. Starting on the bone marrow transplant unit - help!

   LaRoseRN replied to Certifiable's topic in Oncology

   Congratulations! Pediatric BMT is where I started straight out of nursing school & I love it. I was so terrified, but the nurses I work with are an incredible bunch mixing extremely intricate, specialized knowledge with deep compassion and commi...

6. It just has to be said (vent)...

   LaRoseRN replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Relations

   Thank you!! I really enjoy my job, my patients, and my coworkers/managers too -- I'm a second career RN, and often tell my preceptees that going into nursing was one of the best (and hardest) decisions I ever made. I had to move far from home to sec...

7. "I don't know how you do it"

   LaRoseRN replied to KelRN215's topic in Pediatric

   When I first graduated and landed my job in peds oncology, one of my male nurse friends who worked in the ER told me, "I could never do that. The only reason you can do it is because you don't have kids yet. Once you have kids, you'll understand." S...

8. New grads, How did you list your clinical rotations on your resume?

   LaRoseRN replied to grownuprosie's topic in Job Hunt

   Some places ask for this, others don't consider it experience -- there are a few threads on this. I'd suggest a separate page, include the hours of that rotation (this was requested at some major teaching hospitals I applied to) and focus on skills -...

9. BMT nursing questions

   LaRoseRN replied to danceyrun's topic in Oncology

   Hey there! Huge Congrats! I did my senior practicum in BMT too & LOVED it. It's not for everyone, but it was definitely for me. I remember it being a steep learning curve because, as you mentioned, we really hadn't learned much about BMT during ...

10. Holistic Nurses, what are your thoughts on GMO's

    LaRoseRN replied to HeatherMax's topic in Holistic

    I try to avoid them & wish they were labeled clearly like in Europe so I could make better, informed decisions as a consumer. At least let me choose -- GMO plants are NOT the same as hybrid plants, and trying to sell them as such is a big ol' li...

11. For extroverts...please don't ask me

    LaRoseRN replied to hazyblue's topic in Stress 101

    Susan Cain is also the author of a wonderful book on introverts aptly titled "Quiet"

12. Optimal Effects of Child Life Involvement in Pediatric Nursing

    LaRoseRN replied to Jgomulinski's topic in Pediatric

    I love child life! They offer so many wonderful, creative services!! So glad we have them as part of our team at work.

13. Unique Toys/Gifts for Kids in Hospital

    LaRoseRN posted a topic in Pediatric

    Hi there! I am compiling a list of gift ideas/toys that are particularly good for sick kids - both in the hospital and at home. Aside from the normal things like puzzles, and art supplies, what clever or popular items have you seen at the bedside th...

14. Never Thought I Would Be a Peds Nurse but...

    LaRoseRN replied to AZMOMO2's topic in Pediatric

    I wasn't planning on working Peds either! Of course, life had a different idea. I had a background in education working with children before nursing school and the idea of working with sick children just felt scary and too emotionally challenging f...

15. New Grad Programs: Advantage of MSN & high GPA?

    LaRoseRN replied to xInspiredx's topic in California

    I second that. I do think my class was very unique, we were small, and the competition to get accepted to the program was SUPER fierce (state school tuition pulls a lot of apps!) so our group had a lot of fascinating life experiences/background comi...