OncologyCat BSN, RN

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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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    RN-BC is now MEDSURG-BC?

    OncologyCat replied to twinklex5's topic in Medical-Surgical

    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...
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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...
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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...
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    RN-BC is now MEDSURG-BC?

    OncologyCat replied to twinklex5's topic in Medical-Surgical

    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...
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    Moving to Boston

    OncologyCat replied to ineedachange1's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    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...
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    Moving to Boston

    OncologyCat replied to ineedachange1's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    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...
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    Hospital with postpartum unit

    OncologyCat replied to sunshinetoo's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    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...
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    F1 Nurse New York Greencard sponsorship

    OncologyCat replied to Masiafu's topic in Immigration Advice

    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...
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    MGH is offering new grad ICU internship for $11.44 an hour?

    OncologyCat replied to DisneybearRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    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...
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    Moving to Boston

    OncologyCat replied to ineedachange1's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    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...
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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
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    Ocn certification

    OncologyCat replied to Hithere121's topic in Oncology

    Congratulations! I'm glad my advice was
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    Relocating to NH...advice please

    OncologyCat replied to Becster's topic in General Nursing

    Is there any way you can connect to current employees of that hospital? They’ll be a better resource for you in terms of working conditions etc. I’ve only heard from my colleagues who transferred...
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    Relocating to NH...advice please

    OncologyCat replied to Becster's topic in General Nursing

    Not a good place to work according to my colleagues who moved from Portsmouth Hospital. It sounds like they explicitly care much more about money than pt care. HCA has been notorious as a poor...
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    What are some things you can't do now but plan on doing once this Coronavirus situation ends?

    OncologyCat replied to A Hit With The Ladies's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I miss my monthly all-you-can-eat hot pot buffet and the rolling dim sum carts in Chinatown
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    ICU to Onc, how to get the hours?

    OncologyCat replied to keitamuso's topic in Oncology

    I think the hands-on experience in onc is very helpful in passing the OCN exam. It also makes it easier when you sit down and study for the test. Many onc positions don’t require OCN certification...
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    Ocn certification

    OncologyCat replied to Hithere121's topic in Oncology

    I just got my OCN earlier this year. I studied casually and browsed through my materials for a year until I signed up for my test. I sat down, took notes, and studied for 2-3 weeks before my...
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    pay scale for boston RN's?

    OncologyCat replied to surferbettycrocker's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I didn’t dismiss that there’s no discrimination in Boston. As I said, “I’m sure there’s cases where discrimination occurs,” so I think you misinterpreted what I meant. I live in a...
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    Petition to expedite the current immigration process for healthcare workers

    OncologyCat replied to Danielj0912's topic in Immigration Advice

    Love the petition, but when it comes to immigration issue unfortunately the US is not very responsive and flexible with non-US
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    Bachelor or not?

    OncologyCat replied to DariaKost's topic in Immigration Advice

    Not necessarily. We still have nurses with associate degree, though they sometimes have a harder time getting jobs in the hospital, and most of them go back to school to get their bachelors. The...
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    F1 Nurse New York Greencard sponsorship

    OncologyCat replied to Masiafu's topic in Immigration Advice

    I was told all green card and OPT applications are on hold due to COVID so yes, it will definitely be harder for hospitals to hire foreign