Had a twenty something patient that I had been taking care of for a couple of months. He was funny, sweet, always even tempered despite his hospitalization. Had assessed him just two hours earlier, he was fine. I walked into his room to see him and h...
I was 24, the charge nurse and my patient's family refused to allow me to care for him until I presented my drivers license to them! I thought it was pretty funny!
annaotis replied to dreamrider212's topic in Oncology
I worked in an outpatient oncology facility apart from the hospital for 4 years. We had an in house pharmacist each day. The only time I ever had to mix chemo was during snowstorm. I lived close and was sent to call the patients to tell them not to c...
OCN63 took the words right out of my mouth! My advice would be just what she suggested. Totally different from working inpatient, but I enjoyed it. Hope you get the job!
You are already on your way to being a great mentor because you have expressed your willingness to teach and guide your extern. I am sure he/she will appreciate your honesty when teaching, admitting your strengths and weaknesses. That doesn't make yo...
Working Oncology, I have seen numerous patients pass. The first was as a GN. My pt. was sixteen, a BIG, tall boy. My preceptor and I were transferring him from the bed to the chair and he coded. He fell right on top of both of us. We struggled to get...
I have spent 8 years in Oncology and BMT. Oncology patients often want and need connection with those who are caring for them. I think that is one of the things what makes for a great Oncology nurse. They also don't want you feeling sorry for them o...
annaotis replied to RescueNinja-B's topic in Job Hunt
I wouldn't just pop in on her because that might not sit well. Could you go to the unit and drop off a note with your explanation , along with your resume/cover letter? It couldn't hurt at this point. You don't get if you don't ask. What you did show...
My first job, had to rotate day nights every two weeks for two years. On days, I slept only 5 or 6 hours a night. On nightshirt rotation I slept 14 hours during the day, did NOTHING but sleep between shifts during those two weeks. (no family at the t...
annaotis replied to SoldierNurse22's topic in General Nursing
Your article caught my eye because I am married to an introvert. He is not a nurse , but everything else you described about being an introvert is spot on! I felt like you were writing about him! I mean you could be twins! I am always looking for kno...