JoAnna McNurse

JoAnna McNurse

Med-Surg, Oncology

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About JoAnna McNurse

JoAnna McNurse specializes in Med-Surg, Oncology.


I may be the "oldest," new Nurse in the World !! Just graduated from a 2nd Degree Program - age 57 - can't wait to get started !!

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  1. Correct Title RN etc. Order ??

    This is probably a really dumb question.....but which is proper: #1. Mary Jones, RN, BSN, OCN #2. Mary Jones, BSN, OCN, RN #3. Some other way not listed above ????? Thanks
  2. Explain the drugs of Conscious Sedation for newby

    Thank you. That was a great web site !
  3. Hello. I'm thrilled to be starting a new job in a private endo center and eager to learn everything I can. I was reading the thread about the drugs and dosages used on conscious sedation and was wondering if someone could give me a quick rundown on t...
  4. Michigan Travel Assignments ??

    My husband is going to be working in Michigan for a year or so and I am thinking about trying to get a travel assignment in the Detroit/Sterling Heights area. Anyone ever done any assignments in the Michigan area? How was it? Any place to avoid? I'm ...
  5. Moving to Michigan - Which Hospitals Best

    I think the Henry Ford Hosp in Clinton Township is close to where I'll be. Have you heard anything about that hosp? Thanks for getting back to me.
  6. Moving to Michigan - Which Hospitals Best

    Thanks for getting back to me. Which Henry Ford Hosp did you work in? I think there is one in the Clinton Township area that will be close to where I might be.
  7. Best Oncology Jobs/Centers for RN

    I'm moving to MI in the fall. Anything you can tell me about the best oncology hospital and out-patient office/center would be greatly appreciated. Will probably live in the Birmingham or Rochester Hills area. Thanks so much
  8. Moving to Michigan - Which Hospitals Best

    I may be moving to Michigan in the Fall. I'll probably live in Birmingham or Rochester Hills. Recently visited the area and went in to Royal Oak, Beaumont, Crittington Hospitals. Didn't have time to get to a Henry Ford. My specialty is Oncology. I a...
  9. wondering about oncology clinic job

    I'm an oncology nurse working in a cancer unit in a large hospital for almost 2 years. I would love to work in an onc clinic.....but, if your area is anything like mine, the offices and clinics are not interested in hiring a "rookie." They want a hig...
  10. Are 12 hour shifts safe?

    I HATE the 12 hour shifts. To me, this is something hospital administration has "snowed" nurses into believing is a great benefit when it actually most benefits the hosptial. For example: - When have your ever really worked a 12 hour shift? Most of...
  11. Do you recommend radiology nursing for me?

    Many years before I became an RN in 2005, I was an RT (ARRT) in radiology. During those days, back in the 1980's there were no nurses working in the "special studies" / surgy department I worked. Now that I'm an RN and I'm sick of working on a floor,...
  12. How do you get to be an infusion nurse ?

    I've been working over a year on an oncology unit since I graduated from nursing school (RN BSN 2n degree program). I am sick of hospital floor work but really enjoy giving IV drugs. Is there a career path for me where I can do nothing but start IV'...
  13. What age were you when you went to nursing school?

    Margaret, I entered a 2nd Degree BSN program when I was 56 and finished at age 57. I've been out 6 months now and I'm 58. I'm working my butt off and really love nursing but I don't intend to stay in the hospital environment very long. It is just to...
  14. Years ago as an angiography technologist I used to easily start IV's to give my contrast using the "old fashioned" straight angiocath. I'd puncture the vein, reach over and slide the cathater down further into the vein, remove the needle.....hook up ...
  15. Hate Hospital - Do I have to do this ??

    Thanks for the good advice. I've about decided to "go for it" after the first of the year. This hospital craziness is just not for me.