JoAnna McNurse

JoAnna McNurse specializes in Med-Surg, Oncology.

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1. Correct Title RN etc. Order ??

   JoAnna McNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

   This is probably a really dumb question.....but which is proper: #1. Mary Jones, RN, BSN, OCN #2. Mary Jones, BSN, OCN, RN #3. Some other way not listed above ?????

2. Explain the drugs of Conscious Sedation for newby

   JoAnna McNurse replied to JoAnna McNurse's topic in Gastroenterology

   Thank you. That was a great web site

3. Explain the drugs of Conscious Sedation for newby

   JoAnna McNurse posted a topic in Gastroenterology

   Hello. I'm thrilled to be starting a new job in a private endo center and eager to learn everything I can. I was reading the thread about the drugs and dosages used on conscious sedation and was...

4. Michigan Travel Assignments ??

   JoAnna McNurse posted a topic in Travel

   My husband is going to be working in Michigan for a year or so and I am thinking about trying to get a travel assignment in the Detroit/Sterling Heights area. Anyone ever done any assignments in the...

5. Moving to Michigan - Which Hospitals Best

   JoAnna McNurse replied to JoAnna McNurse's topic in Michigan Nursing

   I think the Henry Ford Hosp in Clinton Township is close to where I'll be. Have you heard anything about that hosp? Thanks for getting back to

6. Moving to Michigan - Which Hospitals Best

   JoAnna McNurse replied to JoAnna McNurse's topic in Michigan Nursing

   Thanks for getting back to me. Which Henry Ford Hosp did you work in? I think there is one in the Clinton Township area that will be close to where I might

7. Best Oncology Jobs/Centers for RN

   JoAnna McNurse posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

   I'm moving to MI in the fall. Anything you can tell me about the best oncology hospital and out-patient office/center would be greatly appreciated. Will probably live in the Birmingham or Rochester...

8. Moving to Michigan - Which Hospitals Best

   JoAnna McNurse posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

   I may be moving to Michigan in the Fall. I'll probably live in Birmingham or Rochester Hills. Recently visited the area and went in to Royal Oak, Beaumont, Crittington Hospitals. Didn't have time to...

9. wondering about oncology clinic job

   JoAnna McNurse replied to italianrn07's topic in Oncology

   I'm an oncology nurse working in a cancer unit in a large hospital for almost 2 years. I would love to work in an onc clinic.....but, if your area is anything like mine, the offices and clinics are...

10. Are 12 hour shifts safe?

    JoAnna McNurse replied to psychnurse1998's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I HATE the 12 hour shifts. To me, this is something hospital administration has "snowed" nurses into believing is a great benefit when it actually most benefits the hosptial. For example: - When have...

11. Do you recommend radiology nursing for me?

    JoAnna McNurse replied to MarySunshine's topic in Radiology

    Many years before I became an RN in 2005, I was an RT (ARRT) in radiology. During those days, back in the 1980's there were no nurses working in the "special studies" / surgy department I worked. Now...

12. How do you get to be an infusion nurse ?

    JoAnna McNurse posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I've been working over a year on an oncology unit since I graduated from nursing school (RN BSN 2n degree program). I am sick of hospital floor work but really enjoy giving IV drugs. Is there a...

13. What age were you when you went to nursing school?

    JoAnna McNurse replied to Imissthefall's topic in General Nursing

    Margaret, I entered a 2nd Degree BSN program when I was 56 and finished at age 57. I've been out 6 months now and I'm 58. I'm working my butt off and really love nursing but I don't intend to stay in...

14. Trouble using the BD Butterfly/cath - new nurse

    JoAnna McNurse posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Years ago as an angiography technologist I used to easily start IV's to give my contrast using the "old fashioned" straight angiocath. I'd puncture the vein, reach over and slide the cathater down...

15. Hate Hospital - Do I have to do this ??

    JoAnna McNurse replied to JoAnna McNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for the good advice. I've about decided to "go for it" after the first of the year. This hospital craziness is just not for