Carol Bush

Carol Bush specializes in Oncology, Telehealth & Entrepreneurship.

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1. Tools for the Freelance Writer

   Carol Bush replied to Ashley Hay, BSN, RN's topic in Entrepreneurs

   A great article with some really awesome resources! Triple love the shout out to the Healthcare Writers Network facebook community! :) My favorite part is the diversity of the group....in experience level, in clinical specialty, in writing niche! ...

2. Nurse Innovators - Meet Deanna Gillingham RN, CCM

   Carol Bush replied to Sarah Matacale's topic in Entrepreneurs

   There are sooooo many great stories of Entrepreneurship, Intra-Praneurship, Innovation...Nurse Makers! I am excited you wrote this story and REALLY looking forward to following more great features! #LoveMyTribe #FreelanceLife #Innovation

3. Lymphoma/Hodgkin tx:Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

   Carol Bush replied to Icooka4u's topic in Oncology

   Two great resources: NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines - both versions for patients/families & professionals - will give you access to a ton of info & the pathways which are considered standard of care. Lymphomas are complex! National Canc...

4. Will ONS provider card help

   Carol Bush replied to khine2mn80's topic in Oncology

   Also, ONS has a nice group of education resources The Nurse Orientation Bundle. I definitely wish they had bundled these resources conveniently 'back in the day' when I began my career as an oncology nurse. And, my taking the initiative to set your...

5. How to become an Onc Nurse?

   Carol Bush replied to bluejays101's topic in Oncology

   First, I highly recommend you take a look at the resources offered through the Oncology Nursing Society. They have some great basics online courses...and of course, their certification is the gold standard. It is a global organization. Many oncolog...

6. Getting to Know You - Getting to Know All About You!

   Carol Bush replied to Carol Ebert's topic in General Nursing

   I think its important to talk about the emotional side of retirement! I am 55 and soaking up all I can learn from those who are several steps ahead. I think the best is yet to come...but I definitely want to be prepared!

7. Breaking Bad News: What's A Nurse to Do?

   Carol Bush replied to Carol Bush's topic in General Nursing

   So glad you found the videos helpful, Nancy!

8. Breaking Bad News: What's A Nurse to Do?

   Carol Bush replied to Carol Bush's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for your kind words! I look forward to reading your blog! Have a great day!

9. Nurses: It's Time For Your Money Checkup!

   Carol Bush posted a topic in General Nursing

   Repeat after me: "Money is a tool." As part of our toolkit, it's something we can gain competency in managing, just like other tools we use in our nursing practice! First, a couple of disclaimers: 1. I am not a financial adviser, nor a financial exp...

10. Breaking Bad News: What's A Nurse to Do?

    Carol Bush posted a topic in General Nursing

    Delivering bad news is difficult-so difficult that it takes finely tuned skills, coaching, and practice to do it candidly and respectfully. As an oncology nurse who has delivered plenty of disheartening news to families over 20+ years, I am constantl...

11. Oncology nurse but my heart is not in it.

    Carol Bush replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

    I agree with your advice, @NurseBeth. The time commitment for chemo/bio certification is significant and there will only be ROI in the oncology space. What about taking that time you might have spent studying for chemo/bio and beefing up existing s...

12. Best oncology resource for new oncology nurse?

    Carol Bush replied to Kiplin's topic in Oncology

    I highly recommend resources from the Oncology Nursing Society. I have been a member for many years. It's a great organization & I have forged many great friendships by membership. Here is a link to a "Nurse Orientation" bundle of online cours...