NewOncNurseRN

NewOncNurseRN BSN, RN

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  1. PVT on a Saturday

    NewOncNurseRN replied to Cburnette92's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took mine on a Saturday and the PVT worked for me! I also found out I passed the very next day (Sunday) at 6 AM from the state board. That part definitely varies by state!

  2. What should I have done differently? Did I endanger my patient?

    NewOncNurseRN replied to misha's topic in General Nursing

    We have a protocol for calling a rapid response for that high of a blood pressure- I think it’s >160/100. While you did call the doctor, you could have advocated for something to be given right...

  3. New grad, Med error

    NewOncNurseRN replied to Nickc58's topic in General Nursing

    Oncology nurse perspective: all of our patients have 8mg zofran IV push as the standard PRN order. No, it does not need to be diluted. As others have mentioned before, you push it slow over 2 minutes,...

  4. Should I let my nursing license expire in medical school

    NewOncNurseRN replied to RNthenDoc's topic in General Nursing

    When will you ever use it again? I vote don’t renew it. It seems like a waste of money. Yes, you worked hard for it, but now you chose something else and you are also really working hard for that as...

  5. Feeling Torn on Nursing

    NewOncNurseRN replied to Cozyclove's topic in General Nursing

    Always follow the proper body mechanics! If anyone complains (including patients if you wait for a second person) I tell them if I do it and injure myself we are down another nurse and the wait is...

  6. Debating between two jobs

    NewOncNurseRN replied to crystalpan's topic in General Nursing

    #1! I can’t imagine starting out in tele with six

  7. Disabled Nurse Wanting to Find New Job

    NewOncNurseRN replied to JessMoNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Have you considered looking at something outpatient or in a clinic? Most require experience and I wasn’t able to tell exactly how much you had. Or maybe outpatient infusion could be an option. How...

  8. Effect of 12 Hour Shifts on Patient Care and the Nurse: A Need for Change.

    NewOncNurseRN replied to LindaGracie's topic in General Nursing

    I started out doing 2 12s and 2 8s. The method to survival was always taking a lunch, meaning that you definitely did not accomplish all of the tasks needed that day. I definitely preferred my days...

  9. Do you scrub the hub of a PICC between each medication?

    NewOncNurseRN replied to Kara Hoffman's topic in General Nursing

    Scrub the hub every time it is accessed! We use chlorhexidine wipes so it’s only 5 seconds and therefore no excuse to not do. It should also be capped in between uses since it is a central line. We...

  10. Switch Job or Leave Job for NP School

    NewOncNurseRN replied to tothepointe's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Get the experience first and then switch. You will want psych experience before becoming a psych

  11. New Electronic Medical Record + Short Staffing = Danger

    NewOncNurseRN replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    Coming from someone who used to work for an EHR company, most hospitals choose to over staff to ensure that everyone can get experience with the system while help is around. When I would help...

  12. New-ish nurse dilemma

    NewOncNurseRN replied to jenjen4218's topic in General Nursing

    For me the specialty was the most important part. And if you get the schedule you want- that’s a nice

  13. New grad nurse - how long did it take you to feel like you knew your job?

    NewOncNurseRN replied to The0Walrus's topic in General Nursing

    About 9 months in I started realizing I was consistently eating lunch, meaning I had also mastered time management. That was my breakthrough

  14. Nurse Refresher Simulation Lab

    NewOncNurseRN replied to IamaNurse001's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely wear scrubs! It also wouldn’t hurt to brush up on skills by watching YouTube tutorials if you are really nervous and want to

  15. Job search sites

    NewOncNurseRN replied to LunaO's topic in General Nursing

    Indeed, LinkedIn, and websites of the individual organizations I am interested in. I also agree to the specialty organization but I didn’t find that it worked well for new grad

  16. Immunizations for uninsured

    NewOncNurseRN replied to seericap's topic in General Students

    You will be required to have insurance as a student. You can check the school insurance out and see when it

  17. Nursing Scrubs Policy Question

    NewOncNurseRN replied to nursesaba's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital has dedicated colors for nurses. You can however wear a shirt that is that color. Text on the shirt would be allowed but usually only if it is hospital

  18. Five Ways to Reignite Your Passion For Nursing

    NewOncNurseRN replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    I would also say that because of this, we need to treat each other well. Check in with each other. Be kind, go out of your way to offer help whenever you see someone. And if you have a float, be extra...

  19. Central Line Direct Observation Auditing

    NewOncNurseRN replied to Moe12PMs's topic in General Nursing

    Every week for each patient with a central line, including all lines in the room. Plus we have to check charting of chg baths and ask the patients if they have been educated on proper line care. Of...

  20. ABSN attrition rate or drop out rate?

    NewOncNurseRN replied to Child1's topic in General Students

    My ABSN program is similar to the above mentioned, except we had a few students who joined with the intention to drop down to traditional. Once you are accepted to a nursing program, the schools want...

  21. I'm the bad guy for not working off the clock

    NewOncNurseRN replied to cwilliams032's topic in General Nursing

    If it’s salary, you are expected to complete your tasks regarded of time. Most places I have worked in that pay a salary expect that you work late in order to accomplish all that is expected to be...

  22. CEUs For BMTCN

    NewOncNurseRN replied to BrezyRN's topic in Oncology

    Have you tried ONS, Be The Match, Luekemia and Lymphoma Society? Does Cleveland Clinic, American Cancer Society, MD Anderson, Johns Hopkins, or other big name research and academic centers offer...

  23. Promotion advice?

    NewOncNurseRN replied to Emm_RN's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a nursing student I shadowed a manager on a floor that was clearly well liked, every nurse on the floor told me I was lucky to shadow her and how much they liked her when she wasn’t...

  24. Discouraged during first job hunt

    NewOncNurseRN replied to newnurse8423's topic in General Nursing

    Many hospitals offer several starting times for new grads/nurses residency programs so students who graduate at different times of year can start. Have you checked for when those applications are due?...

  25. Thoughts On Incentive Plans

    NewOncNurseRN replied to AHAACK's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with SourLemon. A bonus is nice but it’s better (and easier) to meet those incentive goals if you are adequately