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onc_research

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  1. Nurses in oncology having stillborns

    onc_research replied to quetepye's topic in Oncology

    only actively trying to

  2. Nurses in oncology having stillborns

    onc_research replied to quetepye's topic in Oncology

    Good.You should not be working with chemotherapy if you are going to try and

  3. Help! Theorist Betty Neuman used in oncology?

    onc_research replied to GirloftheSun's topic in Oncology

    You can try Orem's self care deficit theory. Patients undergoing chemotherapy need to learn about side effects and how to deal with them. Not only that, the family is involved in the patient's care...

  4. Looking for information re: RN admission to MSN program w/non-nursing BS?

    onc_research replied to AJL_91's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hello, I have and ADN and a BS in another field. I went through UoP MSN bridge program which required me to take 3 courses from the BSN program before I was able to begin the MSN core curriculum. I...

  5. Colon Cancer Stage 3

    onc_research replied to caligirl2's topic in Oncology

    Hello, The X means the information at the time of the staging was not available. You can check out the ACS website for more information on staging....

  6. Stg IV lung cancer

    onc_research replied to crazylilkelly's topic in Oncology

    I'm sorry to hear that. The five year survival stats are dismal. My brother in law survived 15 months when he was dx with NSCLC. He presented with severe back pain which turned out to be impending...

  7. Interleukin

    onc_research replied to Kristy_joyz's topic in Oncology

    IL2 acts by stimulating your body's immune system and killer T cells to attack cancer cells. Steroids will suppress your immune system thereby decreasing the intended effects of

  8. chemo at MD's office

    onc_research replied to mgababyko's topic in Oncology

    That is how I got started working in outpatient oncology. You would be considered an employee and would have to complete the appropriate forms. You need to consider your salary. 10 years ago when I...

  9. New Grad wants to be an Oncology RN

    onc_research replied to FromNH2VAwherenext's topic in Oncology

    Nursing shortage is bad here.....We're hiring new grads in the ICU and

  10. Dialysis nurse considering oncology... again

    onc_research replied to DeLana_RN's topic in Oncology

    Hello, It really depends on your facility regarding who administers. You are already an experienced nurse so I think it would be very easy for you to work on an inpatient onc floor or even outpatient...

  11. Good MSN/MBA online programs?

    onc_research replied to Papadoc's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I think you need to clarify that. I have a Bachelor of Science in another field other than nursing. I was able to enter the RN MSN bridge program at UOP, the criteria then was that I had to be an RN....

  12. getting a masters degree without a bachelors in nursing?

    onc_research replied to BethT's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Yes, some programs have the RN - MSN bridge program. You have to take a few courses at the BSN level and then proceed to the MSN courses. You also must meet the requirements of the program is you...

  13. Possible to shift to clinical trials at my age?

    onc_research replied to Sisyphus's topic in Research

    Hi nurseamy, I have an opportunity to work with Pfizer/KForce as a monitor. I have previous experience as a study coordinator and have considered advancing to a monitoring position. Do you know of...

  14. LPN at outpatient clinic job, should I stay?

    onc_research replied to JMari's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    You don't give yourself much credit for what you do. I work in a busy specialty outpatient clinic. Some of my responsibilities include MA work. So at times I feel like a highly paid MA If you stick...

  15. How much is too much? (salary)

    onc_research replied to change07's topic in Research

    Hello change07 If you check out SalaryWizard you find that the average salary in the US for research nurses is around 60,000. I've seen research nurses move on to work with pharmaceutical companies as...

  16. University of Phoenix MSN Program

    onc_research replied to bsweilrn's topic in School, College Programs

  17. hey everyone

    onc_research replied to timdmb's topic in Oncology

    Hello, I'm new to this forum but have been in oncology for most of my career and I enjoy it tremdously. As a member of ONS, please ck out their site. http://www.ons.org. The organization has...

  18. New ONC nurse needing info

    onc_research replied to lish_99's topic in Oncology

    Glad you love oncology. I hope you plan to make it your career choice, I have been an ONC nurse for the last 20 years. Have your co-workers referred you to the Oncology Nursing Society Website?...

  19. University of Phoenix MSN Program

    onc_research replied to bsweilrn's topic in School, College Programs

    Hello jenbea, Yes it can be done, but you will work hard. I work full time 40 - 50 hours a week. Not to discourage you, there were times I felt that I didn't have a life; I would come home from work...