OncologyCat BSN, RN

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    Nursing type that doesn't involve giving injections and shots

    OncologyCat replied to CheesePimiento's topic in General Nursing

    When i worked briefly at an LTC facility, I did not have to do any meds IV (no one at an LTC should be on any IV meds anyway). I occasionally have to give insulin shots, and also morphine for end of...
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    Needs help for CGFNS VS!!!

    OncologyCat replied to Danielj0912's topic in Immigration Advice

    RFA is short for Request for Assistance. I ran into the same problem when I did my VisaScreen. Depending on your case, the school will need to provide additional information to VisaScreen so they can...
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    Babysitting

    OncologyCat replied to scienceismyhobby88's topic in General Nursing

    Are you straight night shifts or day/night rotating with a majority of night shifts? I don’t have kids but I heard from my co-workers that nights are better for childcare since you can see them in...
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    Neutropenic patients in semi-privates

    OncologyCat replied to Swellz's topic in Oncology

    In our facility, neutropenic patients will be placed in a private room. We have our own “neutropenic precautions” so once the pt’s ANC drops below 500 they will be treated as a “precaution”...
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    Sponsorship with Conexus - Experience?

    OncologyCat replied to Winnie Tang's topic in International Nursing

    I’m not sure if you read this topic yet, but it may be helpful to you. It looks like many international nurses used Conexus and have been successful with their immigration process. It does sound...
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    Nursing in Vietnam

    OncologyCat replied to goodnightopus4's topic in International Nursing

    Also, many nurses in Vietnam want to go to the US for work - a piece of info you might want to consider; there’s a reason why many nurses in Vietnam wish to work in more developed
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    Nursing in Vietnam

    OncologyCat replied to goodnightopus4's topic in International Nursing

    I’m from Vietnam and I would recommend against becoming a nurse in Vietnam. In Vietnam, the social perception that nurses are inferior to doctors still persists, so you would face discrimination...
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    Sponsorship with Conexus - Experience?

    OncologyCat replied to Winnie Tang's topic in International Nursing

    I’m also from Vietnam and did receive my green card. I did not go through a hiring agency though; the hospital I’m working at sponsored my green card. With OPT, you can find placement yourself,...
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    How long does the process for endorsement in New York?

    OncologyCat replied to talatte's topic in New York Nursing

    Thank you so much! Which state did you endorse your license from, if you don’t mind me
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    How long does the process for endorsement in New York?

    OncologyCat replied to talatte's topic in New York Nursing

    I’m sure it varies case by case, but I’m curious as well. I’m toying with the idea of relocating to NYC, and the recruiter told me while waiting for the unit to reply to my application, just...
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    Which is better New York Presbyterian or NYC Health and Hospitals/Bellevue

    OncologyCat replied to NursePao's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi, Just curious if you had an interview with NYP yet. If you did, could you please share your experience? I have an interview with NYP-Columbia this week and just want to prepare myself ? thank you...
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    Wastefulness in healthcare

    OncologyCat replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Also, don’t even get me started on the pre-assembled kits! We have central line dressing change kits now that we’re supposed to use, but honestly I don’t like the prepackaged masks and sterile...
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    Wastefulness in healthcare

    OncologyCat replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. We go through so many items, esepcially when a pt is discharged, whatever that is left in the room needs to be trashed, including disposable stethoscopes and curo caps! I unfortunately...
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    NCLEX: Do I HAVE to have UWORLD/Klimek

    OncologyCat replied to EMB1548's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I never used UWorld and still passed the NCLEX in 75 questions. My school used ATI, so I used that, and I bought a Kaplan review book per my prof’s recommendation. That’s all I used for NCLEX prep...
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    Outdoor (at times) Nursing Jobs?

    OncologyCat replied to Aliens05's topic in General Nursing

    I think a flight nurse will literally be out on the field, but that would be all seasons
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    CGFNS Re-evaluation question

    OncologyCat replied to ScaredRN's topic in Nurse Registration

    Can you discuss more about what you’re struggling with the NCLEX? Do you mean you need to prove to CGFNS you passed
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    Nursing Immigration within the US

    OncologyCat replied to aneesapirani's topic in Immigration Advice

    I’m in the
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    Foreing educated nurse looking for a job in the US

    OncologyCat replied to Tortuguita's topic in International Nursing

    Maybe try LTC/nursing home/rehab. They’re generally more short-staffed than
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    CGFNS Re-evaluation question

    OncologyCat replied to ScaredRN's topic in Nurse Registration

    Surely! I think they know we need them, so they just work at their own pace. Good luck to you though; hopefully everything will work out on time
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    Does anyone here actually like nursing?

    OncologyCat replied to Sumdaymurse's topic in General Nursing

    We double glove (with the longer and thicker chemo glove) and wear a chemo gown. We also have closed system transfering devices (we used Equashield) on our
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    They want us to give drip meds on med/surg

    OncologyCat replied to bindikwan's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My employer recently allows pt on Ketamine drips to be on med-surg (they used to be transferred to step down for such a drip). Scares me a little bit but so far I think our unit doesn’t have anyone...
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    What schools DO offer placement for AGACNP? Online/Hybrid

    OncologyCat replied to calljs15's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think not manh online programs provide placements for you. The schools I know that provide placement are all B&M. If you remain employed in a hospital as an RN, you might find NP connections and...
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    Studying Nursing in the Philippines and coming back to California to work?

    OncologyCat replied to chollllmeeechloee's topic in General World

    Strongly recommend study in the US if you want to work there after graduation. It will be much easier in terms of licensing and paperwork for verifying education. Also, Cali is saturated with new...
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    CGFNS Re-evaluation question

    OncologyCat replied to ScaredRN's topic in Nurse Registration

    It’s been a while ago so I could be wrong, but I didn’t have to do the CES; I went to college in the US and took my NCLEX in the States right out of school. I only did the VisaScreen as my...
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    Does anyone here actually like nursing?

    OncologyCat replied to Sumdaymurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes we do. I think with the new USP 800 coming up all facilities should practice chemo precautions. What we do is double glove and wear a chemo gown when handling excreta and also cover the toilet...