Onco_NT

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1. Mistakes in the ICU

   Onco_NT replied to ICURN1980's topic in Critical

   @ICURN1980 Omg!! I feel so comforted reading this.. I too am a new grad in the ICU an have been for 5months just as you have! Unlike your situation, my perceptor is actually "harsh" on me smh she has great intentions an ID great at teaching but her t...

2. Good ICU Nursing Books (Non Textbooks)

   Onco_NT replied to Crew2Nursing's topic in Critical

   'The ICU Book' by Paul Marino.. I could almost call it a mini text book lol it is helpful for those new to critical care though :raises hand:

3. Esme Needs Your Prayers

   Onco_NT replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

   :-( feel better soon Esme!! We are all here for you on AN! You've supported me on this site along with hundreds of others worldwide.. You're in my prayers! {{Big hugggs}}

4. Not one to give up

   Onco_NT replied to lkoch002's topic in MICU

   Hey AN! Im also a new grad in a SICU.. started mid Feb an I feel this very same way smh as stated by @Ikoch002 I am not one to give up either but I can relate to everything that was said an appreciate all the encouraging responses.. It helps a lot! I...

5. New ICU nurse!

   Onco_NT replied to Julesmama28's topic in MICU

   Thank you soooo much for such a detailed response!! I've only been working 2 weeks and you've mentioned a lot of what I'm seeing already.. I agree with it being more predictive an acute compared to MICU which is more chronic an investigative, as you ...

6. New ICU nurse!

   Onco_NT replied to Julesmama28's topic in MICU

   @thenightnurse: Do you have any specific advice for a new SICU nurse? All of what you stated before is great and any additional advice would be appreciated! :-)

7. New ICU nurse!

   Onco_NT replied to Julesmama28's topic in MICU

   Congrats!! I graduated in Dec 2014 with my BSN as well.. I typed a longggg description of advice from my first two weeks as a new nurse but it got deleted lol so in short.. I just started a new grad program in a SICU and have found all of what was st...

8. Q&A for Flight Nurses

   Onco_NT replied to Onco_NT's topic in Flight

   Thanks sooo much for responding!! I've read that book as well an it pretty much sealed the deal for me too! I've always been intrigued with critical care but I also enjoy the quick pace of Emergency an trauma so I figure flight nursing (rotor wing) w...

9. Can I take NCLEX in a different state?

   Onco_NT replied to suzw's topic in NCLEX

   I agree with the comment above, my friend applied for her license in her home state an took the NCLEX exam in another. Once she took the exam and passed (Yay!!) her licensure info was posted in her home stater registry on the Board of nursing site. B...

10. Q&A for Flight Nurses

    Onco_NT posted a topic in Flight

    Greetings AN family! I recently graduated with my BSN this past Dec and am will be starting as a new grad in a surgical ICU (yay!). My ultimate goal is to become a flight nurse! I have done my research on all requirements an the extensive range of ce...

11. Passed my NCLEX-RN! My NCLEX Review Material Tips

    Onco_NT replied to IceStar817's topic in NCLEX

    Well now I see how it feels! Took my exam today got the pop up feeling somewhat relived but now I realize it really won't hit still til I see the "official" PASS haha Goodluck to all studying!! You can do it!! 😊

12. Taking Nclex next week!!

    Onco_NT replied to MsAshley's topic in NCLEX

    From what I've heard, you will never "feel" ready for NCLEX.. I don't think anyone ever does lol the key is to believe in yourself and remain confident that you can pass.. Focus on the stem of the questions and the type of question they are.. Whether...

13. Clayton State University Fall 2014

    Onco_NT replied to christiangirl316's topic in Georgia

    Congratulations to you both! I am SNA President and will be present at your New Student Orientation :-) if you have any questions, feel free to ask!

14. Clayton State Traditional BSN

    Onco_NT replied to hopefull1n30188's topic in Georgia

    Hello I'm about to enter my last semester in CSU's School of Nursing and the program is challenging but worth it! As for admissions, after completing all pre-reqs (including Pathophysiology that must be taken at Clayton) typically Fall is more compet...

15. Clayton State University Nursing

    Onco_NT replied to KnottyNurse17's topic in Georgia

    I believe I just responded to your other comment but definitely let me know if you have any questions regarding CSU's School of Nursing program, mentoring or our Student Nurses Association. I'm President of SNA and one of my goals is to recruit more ...