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...
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...
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 ...
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!
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.