msnorth

msnorth has 1 years experience.

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1. How to become a NP?

   msnorth posted a topic in NP Students

   I have my BSN. Working on my OCN. I want to become an oncology NP. How do I get there? & can I do it online? Thanks!

2. One year under my belt!

   msnorth replied to msnorth's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks so much for you reply! I've actually already turned down two jobs at cancer centers...they didn't feel right to me. So I am being picky about my 2nd job bc i do want to stay somewhere a long time. As for being charge & precepting...these a...

3. One year under my belt!

   msnorth posted a topic in New Nurse

   So yesterday was one year I have worked on a med/surg/oncology floor. We mostly get surgical pts & some medical...& occasionally a cancer pt here & there. My ultimate goal is to be an oncology nurse. I got my chemo certification a few mon...

4. Should I take this job?

   msnorth replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   I ended up turning the job down. I was too conflicted about the 80 mi round trip 5x a week, & in my interview was told I would be mixing my chemo as well which made me uncomfortable. Since then turned down another oncology clinic job due to they ...

5. OCN requirements

   msnorth replied to casey.schade's topic in Oncology

   If you're wanting to do oncology, I suggest getting your chemo certification soon. After I graduated, I got my ACLS & then chemo. Good Luck! I wanted to do oncology too right out of college. I think it's the best field!

6. New grad, new job in oncology

   msnorth replied to ChronicSG's topic in Oncology

   The class is all online and takes at most a month. You can go at your own pace. Some finish sooner if they're renewing.

7. ONS Chemo course online

   msnorth replied to msnorth's topic in Oncology

   I didn't see this til now...my apologies. But I did end up retaking the test & made an A...go figure. How did you do?

8. Stem Cell Transplant pressure

   msnorth replied to mmpatient's topic in Oncology

   Is your doctor afraid of the cancer getting worse or coming back? Are you in remission? I had leukemia 6 years ago & opted out of doing a stem cell transplant. I just did 6 months of chemo & achieved remission after 2 months of treatment. &am...

9. Are the horror stories true?

   msnorth replied to cobraondarun's topic in Florida

   I moved to FL last year as a new grad & it only took me 2 months to find a job. It def helps to have your BSN! I think that's why it didn't take as long. I know a friend & it almost took her a year to find a job with just her ASN.

10. What to do while I wait

    msnorth replied to chwcbesteph's topic in New Nurse

    Go ahead & get your ACLS maybe even your PALS.

11. Floor nursing to Clinic?

    msnorth replied to msnorth's topic in New Nurse

    I'm not sure how much experience is required but I've worked a year on my floor & have my chemo certification

12. Floor nursing to Clinic?

    msnorth posted a topic in New Nurse

    I have an opportunity to work at cancer clinic, but I'm not sure if I want to. Would working five 8hr shift be better than three 12hr shifts? The clinic is also a 40 minute commute where my job now is only a 17 minute commute. I'm also afraid of a p...

13. ONS Chemo course online

    msnorth posted a topic in Oncology

    Has anyone taken this? Thoughts? I just took the test & didn't make high enough although I made a 100 on every assignment the first time & used every resource while taking the test. I was feeling pretty confident until I saw my score. Total B...

14. TOMS, Vans, Converse?

    msnorth posted a topic in Uniform/Gear

    Any nurses where these types of shoes? I'm tired of wearing my nikes & want something cute, but I do NOT want to wear clogs... or anything of the sort. I'm 24 years old & like skinny pant scrubs so I think TOMS, Vans, or some chucks would loo...

15. Job hunt in Florida

    msnorth replied to bonjoe07's topic in Job Hunt

    My base pay is $21/hr for a new grad. I get paid more since I work nights: $2.75 more from 7p-12a $4.75 more from 11a-7a. The scenery is great though. I love living here.