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  1. That nagging feeling...

    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...
  2. Help! I look young!

    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
  3. Mixing meds

    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...
  4. Making the switch!

    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
  5. Real World Med Math Problem

    Increased urinary
  6. Nurse Extern

    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...
  7. Your first experience with a dead person

    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...
  8. Clinical Assignment in Oncology

    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....
  9. May 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    "Thanks for listening Doc, you're all
  10. 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....
  11. Who's the Best TV Nurse? - allnurses in the news

    The nurse Lt. Coleen McMurphy (actress Dana Delaney)on "China Beach". She was a bad
  12. Do I leaving my nursing career behind?

    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...
  13. An Introvert's Guide To Nursing

    I was just going to suggest that book! Great read! Also, " The Introvert Advantage" by Marti Olsen Laney, Psy.D. is wonderful
  14. An Introvert's Guide To 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...
  15. Money or Specialty?

    Congrats! What a blessing for you! What is your driving passion? Think pt. population- Oncology or Pediatrics? You can go to Adult BMT and gain some amazing oncology experience (I was a BMT nurse for...