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  1. Do you have a side hustle?

    amyrae76 replied to Mrsvirgomama's topic in General Nursing

    Swellz and Trixie13, if you're willing to share, I'd love to know what company you do abstracting for and how many hours per week you work. (I'm trying to PM you but the site is not cooperating, or...

  2. 100% online RN-to-BSN programs?

    amyrae76 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know this has been posted in the past but I can't find a recent post. I'm looking for a 100% online RN-to-BSN program, with no clinical hours. I'd really appreciate anyone's...

  3. Best way to study for OCN exam?

    amyrae76 posted a topic in Oncology

    I'm taking the OCN exam this November to get oncology certified. Does anyone have any advice on the best way to study for this?

  4. Best way to study for OCN exam?

    amyrae76 replied to amyrae76's topic in Oncology

    Thanks, dreavt! Those are the 2 books I have, too. I'm doing the ONS online self-paced course that has me reading content from the book, but I'm not a big fan of the outline format of it. Other people...

  5. Best way to study for OCN exam?

    amyrae76 replied to amyrae76's topic in Oncology

    Are you doing that online self-paced class through ONS, the one that's like $160? What do you think of it? Is it helpful? I'd kind of like to do that but I don't want to spend the $$. My work will pay...

  6. Best way to study for OCN exam?

    amyrae76 replied to amyrae76's topic in Oncology

    I'm using the ONS Core Curriculum book as well, and I also bought the accompanying study guide with practice questions. I'm taking the test in November, so hopefully plenty of time to prepare. Good...

  7. RN Scope of Practice-Theraputic Phlebotomy via port

    amyrae76 replied to RNONC3048's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I work in a treatment center where we treat hemachromatosis patients, and we're able to use a patient's port for a therapeutic phlebotomy with a doctor's order. I don't think our state BON addresses...

  8. Do you like your IV Pump?

    amyrae76 replied to Vicki_RN's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    We use Alaris pumps and I really like them. I work in an infusion center that gives a wide range of meds including chemo, blood products, fluids, antibiotics, and more. I like how programmable they...

  9. Chemo Infusion Nurse and pregnancy

    amyrae76 replied to OncNurse10's topic in Oncology

    I'm pregnant right now and I work in an outpatient infusion center where we give tons of chemo every day. Like you, we don't mix our own chemo. There are several of us at my job who are pregnant now...

  10. Saline flushes causing nausea for my patients

    amyrae76 replied to aeberstein's topic in Oncology

    I work in an outpatient treatment center with mainly oncology patients, and we hear this a lot. But we've actually found a solution: for these patients, we don't use the pre-filled syringes but draw...

  11. Seminars for Infusion Skills?

    amyrae76 replied to qaqueen's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Qaqueen, since you're a recent graduate, your nursing school might have some resources that wouldn't require you to go to considerable expense for this seminar. At my nursing school they had mannequin...

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

    amyrae76 replied to JoAnna McNurse's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Yes, there are jobs available like what you describe. For example, one of the hospitals in my city has an IV Team. These nurses start IVs and insert PICC lines at the bedside. You don't necessarily...

  13. What's your typical day like as an OR nurse?

    amyrae76 posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hi! I'm a new grad and I'm considering applying for an OR job (yes, I actually found an OR posting that will consider new grads!). I've always been interested in surgery, but I'd like to know a little...

  14. maternity leave -- how long?

    amyrae76 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I'm about to start a new nursing job, and I'm 4 months pregnant. I have no idea how long of a maternity leave I should take because this is my first baby so I don't know what to expect. How...

  15. Do I need to start in a hospital as a new RN?

    amyrae76 replied to heatherRNinAK's topic in Nursing Career

    Did you end up taking the job at the endoscopy center? I can't tell you how jealous I am!! I would LOVE to have that job. I'm a new grad too, and I started out on a med/surg floor and quit after a...

  16. nights vs. day shift for new grad

    amyrae76 replied to kahlo's topic in Nursing Career

    Not sure if you're still looking for advice since this post is over a month old, but I thought I'd offer my 2 cents. :) I'm a new grad too, and I started out on day shift, along with 4 other new...

  17. Need advice -- will I get pigeonholed into 1 type of nursing??

    amyrae76 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I need some advice. I'm a new nurse -- graduated in May, passed boards in late June. I worked for about a month and a half on a very busy med/surg floor and HATED it and ended up quitting. (Long...

  18. What's your typical day like as an OR nurse?

    amyrae76 replied to amyrae76's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks for your reply, Mike! Did you ever work in med/surg, or have you always done OR? I worked on a med/surg floor for about a month and a half right out of school, and I hated it and ended up...

  19. Do you have someone to talk to about your work at home?

    amyrae76 replied to enfermeria's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yep, hubby had a talk with me the other night because he's concerned about my anxiety level! (I'm about to start my 3rd week with my preceptor on a VERY busy general medical floor). I tried to...

  20. Just Got my Acceptance letter

    amyrae76 replied to Ready's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Do you mean you just got accepted to nursing school? You might want to post your thread in the "Nursing Student" forum. The forum you posted in here is for nurses who just graduated and are in our...

  21. New Nurse can't sleep...

    amyrae76 replied to LearningRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Where do you live now? I'm one of the people who told you about the 11a-11p shift. I live in Omaha, NE. I work at Methodist Hospital, and I know a nurse on the labor and delivery floor who works...

  22. Did You Get A Sign On Bonus?

    amyrae76 replied to TLC RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Actually some of the hospitals in my city are offering a $10,000 starting bonus to new grads. But like other people have said, there's usually a reason a bonus is so high. You have to commit for 2...

  23. New Nurse can't sleep...

    amyrae76 replied to LearningRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi there! Have you looked around at other hospitals in your area to see what shifts they offer? I know of at least one hospital in my area that offers shifts at kind of odd hours. One girl I know...

  24. What should I expect from my 2 day classroom RN orientation sessions?

    amyrae76 replied to christvs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Christine! I actually just finished my orientation this week for my new job on a general medical floor, so I can tell you what you can most likely expect! The specifics vary by state and by...

  25. Do you have your own malpractice insurance?

    amyrae76 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just passed boards and I'll be starting my first RN job soon, and I was wondering -- do most nurses carry their own malpractice insurance? It was highly recommended to us in school. Do you carry a...