OncologyCat BSN, RN

OncologyCat has 7 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Medical Hematology/Oncology/Stem Cell Transplant.

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   Oncology Clinical Trials

   OncologyCat replied to DavidFR's topic in Oncology

   I haven’t heard anything about avoiding tylenol for immunotherapy. For standard of care immunotherapy such as Daratumumab or Rituxan we still give tylenol as premed. The policy in our workplace for hypersensitivity reactions also allow to use tylenol...
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   Oncology Clinical Trials

   OncologyCat replied to DavidFR's topic in Oncology

   I work with phase I and phase II clinical trials. Depending on each protocol, the principal investigator will specify in the protocol which drugs to give in case of hypersensitivity reactions. Some meds require premeds per the sponsor, and the most c...
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   Difference between OCN and BMTCN

   OncologyCat replied to caryrey02's topic in Oncology

   OCN is more comprehensive for all cancer types; you’ll get questions about both solid and liquid cancers throughout your test. There could also be questions about radiation oncology in the test. Most onc nurse start with or obtain OCN first. BMT...
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   Ocn certification

   OncologyCat replied to Hithere121's topic in Oncology

   I would think so! When I did my practice tests at home, I didn't feel prepared and usually scored around 60-70%, but the actual exam was less challenging for me, to be honest with you. I had to think through the questions and rely on my previous clin...
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   RN-BC is now MEDSURG-BC?

   OncologyCat replied to twinklex5's topic in Med-Surg

   I didn’t realize they changed it either until I saw your question! Doesn’t seem like they made a big announcement on their homepage either; I just looked through the list of credentials offered by ANCC and found they’re now changed. But I agree, MEDS...
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   Experienced RN new to oncology, looking for direction

   OncologyCat replied to frenchxtoast's topic in Oncology

   Join the ONS. They have many good resources about oncology. Many institutions also use ONS as a source of education (such as chemotherapy class, BMT class, oncology foundations) so it’ll be good to get used to the website.
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   Transitioning from inpatient oncology to outpatient oncology infusion

   OncologyCat replied to Jamoro's topic in Oncology

   I’ve only been a nurse for 3 years but moving to outpatient nursing is the best decision I’ve ever made career-wise! No nights/holidays (our clinic still opens on the weekends but we take turn doing them so we only need to work 1-2 weekend shifts a q...
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   RN-BC is now MEDSURG-BC?

   OncologyCat replied to twinklex5's topic in Med-Surg

   I just looked it up on ANCC and looks like they’re changing the credentials for each field so it can be more specific instead of the generic RN-BC (such as GERO-BC or PED-BC). However I have to say I’m not very satisfied with how they abbreviated the...
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   Moving to Boston

   OncologyCat replied to ineedachange1's topic in Massachusetts

   I believe there are new grad onc residency programs in Boston but it is extremely difficult to get into, especially when you go to school out of state (unless you went to a big named school out of state like UPenn or UMichigan). MGH and BWH have new ...
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    Moving to Boston

    OncologyCat replied to ineedachange1's topic in Massachusetts

    I had 2.5 years of experience when I moved to Boston and was offered ~$32/hr without diff. From my experience Mass General Hospital is paying slightly higher compared to Brigham and Women’s, but they don’t have a nursing union there. I was told the M...
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    Hospital with postpartum unit

    OncologyCat replied to sunshinetoo's topic in Massachusetts

    Have you looked at hospitals around Providence area? Commuting across tiny New England states 3 days/week can be challenging, especially in the Winter (though I'm sure you have the Winter driving skills since you're coming from MN). I know Mass...
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    F1 Nurse New York Greencard sponsorship

    OncologyCat replied to Masiafu's topic in Immigration

    Look into states that have a nursing union since not all states have one. I heard California and New York both have great nursing union system, but the hospitals can be, understandably, difficult to get in. Massachusetts also have a nursing union. ...
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    MGH is offering new grad ICU internship for $11.44 an hour?

    OncologyCat replied to DisneybearRN's topic in Massachusetts

    MGH unfortunately does not have a nursing union even though many other hospitals in the same Mass General Brigham (which used to be Partners Healthcare) system have an active union. However the new grad base rate seem to be the same across the system...
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    Moving to Boston

    OncologyCat replied to ineedachange1's topic in Massachusetts

    If you want to do acute rehab you can try applying to Spaulding as well. Not sure if you know about the Mass General Brigham system (which used to be Partners Health care) which is a system of hospitals together including Mass General Hospital, Brigh...
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    Relocating to NH...advice please

    OncologyCat replied to Becster's topic in General Nursing

    I’m glad you followed your gut intuition! Can’t ignore those feelings especially when you’re a nurse! I hope everything is working out for you now.