eternalsunshine

eternalsunshine

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  1. Rec. please for "pre Nclex exam"

    I am in the process of my application to sit the NCLEX (I am a UK nurse). I have received a letter from the Florida BON saying that before they can proceed with my application I must sit a 2 hour...
  2. What attracts people to hospice work?

    Hi I am a UK Hospice nurse. I have worked as a bank nurse on and off for about 5 years now at my local hospice. But I recently left my full time job in an Oncology hospital to work there full time. My...
  3. HELP! Desperately needing an oncology nursing resume sample

    Sammi i suddenly realised that I am giving you advice from the view of a UK resume, I am not sure if it is done different in the US. I did a quick search and found these links which I hope will also...
  4. Oncology Patient Ratios

    Rissa - is that 6-9 patients each or 6-9 patients between you and the other RN? Also may I ask what a CNA is? (I am a UK nurse) thanks
  5. HELP! Desperately needing an oncology nursing resume sample

    Hi Sammi Your resume, needs to be clear and succinct, If it is too long, you may not stand out against other candidates. Our rule of thumb is no more than 3 pages for a resume. Start with a brief...
  6. Education required to be an oncology nurse

    Hi Blondy2061h :) I think your personal attributes are more important than actual oncology training or experience as it can be a highly emotional area to work in with a lot of clients experiencing...
  7. Advice re: CGFNS

    I wonder if anyone can offer me any advice as I am at the point of giving up . I am a English nurse here in the UK and submitted an application to the CGFNS back in February of this year to obtain the...
  8. Advice re: CGFNS

    RGN1, I would love to go to Canada! It looks so stunning there with the breathtaking scenery but my husband is not to keen, he thinks I would not cope with the cold weather!! If you are in Canada...
  9. Advice re: CGFNS

    After calling CGFNS again today and hanging on for 20 mins (from England!) I eventually got through to an advisor who informed me that they were only just processing data that had come in at the...
  10. Advice re: CGFNS

    Thanks SD, just replied
  11. Advice re: CGFNS

    This really made me laugh!!! as it is the one thing that makes me want to scream when I get off the phone as they keep calling me ma'am and are always so
  12. Advice re: CGFNS

    .Thanks for this point guys, which is rather worrying and I did not know about it as I said would be going via my husband's job. I think this is a point we need to explore and I will ask her...
  13. Help! Does anyone have access to these articles?

    thanks fonenurse for all your efforts, i had logged in (as a member) but couldn't get access to the particular journals i wanted, i called them but they were not much help at all to be honest. i have...
  14. wondered if any of you guys either have access or have copies of these articles, have been desperately trying to get hold of them through my various accounts with no success. many thanks in advance!...
  15. Help! Does anyone have access to these articles?

    Well thank you anyway for your efforts, will keep looking!!
  16. Help! Does anyone have access to these articles?

    Thanks Sharrie for looking, I have this article already but it is very good! Have just contacted my hospital library to see if they can help as well!
  17. Help! Does anyone have access to these articles?

    Thanks Silverdragon, have tried my athens accounts but they don't give me access to these particular articles
  18. Help! Does anyone have access to these articles?

    thanks sharrie! another nurse has very kindly found me these 2: arantzamendi, m., & kearney, n. (2004). the psychological needs of patients receiving chemotherapy: an exploration of nurse...
  19. Anyone wear the Masai Barefoot Technology shoes?

    Thanks missninaRN They sound great! I am even more tempted to get some now having read your message! Will you keep me updated how you get on with them? Am very impressed that you can get them...
  20. how do I present my concerns without seeming negative?

    Hi there Sorry to hear you are going through a bad time :icon_hug: Sorry if i am being a bit thick here but can I just check that I have this right, you say you are the Medication Nurse? so does that...
  21. Rotating shifts and a dog?

    As a dog & cat owner I agre with so many comments. Both can be hard work, I find my cat more hard work sometimes (he is an oriental breed incredibly affectionate :heartbeat and demands attention...
  22. Loin pain and blood transfusinons??

    Does anyone know what causes loin pain which can be one of the reactions to a blood transfusion?!
  23. Loin pain and blood transfusinons??

    Thanks for your reply Sharrie. Does anyone know what causes the loin pain though?
  24. Stg IV lung cancer

    Dear crazylilkelly, So sorry to hear your news. One of my closest friends was diagnosed wiht stage IV lung ca. in February and it was of the worse forms to have. Unfortunately the prognosis is...
  25. Hi just wondered if there were any nurses who work in Englewood or Port Charlotte. We are looking to move to Englewood next year and I am looking for an Oncology hospital ideally or a nice Hospice.