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  1. ADN Nurses Being Forced to go Back to School?

    oncnursemsn replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad to see this issue of institutions mandating ASN nurses obtain their BSN being addressed. My experience with "having to go back to school" for a BSN is that there are many...

  2. How does heparinizing ports work?

    oncnursemsn replied to Ted D's topic in Patient Medications

    I work in ambulatory setting- so we access a ton of ports each day. The 5cc heparin flush (100units/1 ml) is used only when the port is de-accessed and needle removed at end of treatment. Remember,...

  3. Dear Nurses, I desperately need your help

    oncnursemsn replied to juniper1968's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Dear Juniper- just my 2 cents- don't let another student dropping out discourage you- it is your journey to navigate. So- if you can keep your head above water in your classes and get your ASN, I...

  4. Mistakes Are Inevitable: No One Is Perfect.

    oncnursemsn replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Fantastic post Ruby Vee- you really gave an accurate picture of how to handle the realities of nursing. Even with computerized MD orders, pyxis med administration etc, etc, there is always the...

  5. Central Lines

    oncnursemsn replied to capitalsfan83's topic in Oncology

    I'm so relieved to see this as a topic- I'm in the process of developing guidelines for our newly diagnosed patients who will be receiving aggressive chemo/radiation and supportive care. What I'm...

  6. Thanks ALLNURSES

    oncnursemsn replied to Aviationurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Love you Viva- you have the best wisdom! Missing "All Nurses" but am back. I can say, it does get better. I've struggled in FL, but am thankful and blessed and never have regretted career choice. I...

  7. Nurse Educators, Introduce Yourselves!

    oncnursemsn replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hi Sahrdh! Welcome to this forum. Might I ask is pay great or lousy? Hoping for the former! I'm now in new position and not in education. Left Boston for Tampa and I can't believe what I'm getting...

  8. Confess! Whats the craziest force of habit you've done in the "Real World"

    oncnursemsn replied to vhern246's topic in Nursing Humor

    Guilty of not reading every post- but I'm always looking at arms for veins that I can get. Swollen ankles and dyspnea. Huge abdomen in one who is way older then pregnant- diagnosed liver disease....

  9. I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    oncnursemsn replied to AZO49008's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Ok, I agree with this website. Please hear me out. I can dress myself. I have decent scrubs. Professional and in multi colors. Clean and pressed. There are not cutsey prints but plaid, colored and...

  10. I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    oncnursemsn replied to AZO49008's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I too have appreciated that this post has not worn down or gotten off track. That being said, my scrubs were not "cutsey" but were plaid, patterned and holiday. I have no choice and will do "Royal...

  11. I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    oncnursemsn replied to AZO49008's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Bear with me. Those who don't go for the "prints and cutesy" scrubs. Suits don't make the lawyer. My 20 year collection of scrubs don't make me better (or worse) nurse. I take pride in my appearance...

  12. I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    oncnursemsn replied to AZO49008's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Those who are hating comic scrubs- look into Koi scrubs. Very sweet and love them. Not the plain white/blue/green scrubs. I had a top that I loved- with simple white top and apricot ribbon. Very...

  13. I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    oncnursemsn replied to AZO49008's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    So I have no "tweetie bird scrubs" and I thought that my uniforms were professional. I dress professionally. Humbled that this has been such as issue. Personally I don't think dull scrubs that are...

  14. I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    oncnursemsn replied to AZO49008's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Well this post went around a few trees before coming back to scrubs. I was just hired (finally!) at a job where the units are color coded in what nurses may where. I get to put 9/10ths of my scrubs...

  15. Studying nursing theory, came across Jean Watson

    oncnursemsn replied to algebra_demystified's topic in General Nursing

    My mentor was Pat Benner- (novice to expert.) As BSN student- we learned about Sister Callistra Roy- theory of adaption. I wasn't impressed. As nursing faculty had to imbrace Carpenito. Anyone out...

  16. Studying nursing theory, came across Jean Watson

    oncnursemsn replied to algebra_demystified's topic in General Nursing

    I just found this post and was compelled to read all 11 pages. Have to agree with a few posters- one of the best with few negative/critical posts. I struggled with nursing theory, but Patricia Benner...

  17. Patient made me feel like low life

    oncnursemsn replied to FiduciaRN's topic in General Nursing

    tonic01- sure, let us know your update about Michael. Would love to know more. Hang in

  18. Patient made me feel like low life

    oncnursemsn replied to FiduciaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ruby Vee- Wow, I totally agree with your reply. How anyone can find fault with us (their nurse) of course. Thank you for your wisdom. It's not the tattoo or what we wear or our sexual identity (which...

  19. Help! I need advice!

    oncnursemsn replied to juliebug's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Dear OP Juliebug- yes. Hang in there. Your first year will not ever be perfect but you are learning skills that you would never learn in LTC. I have done both. LTC- actually can be so much more...

  20. Help, not finding the right fit in FL

    oncnursemsn replied to Tampa121's topic in Florida Nursing

    Gads, I am so sorry! Wishing you the best and know you are confronting horrible economy. I'm a transplant from Boston and not bearing good news. I am just struggling to go to next interview at...

  21. Needle Stick Injury on HIV+ pt

    oncnursemsn replied to holdencaufield's topic in General Nursing

    You are doing well. Don't doubt yourself. You have support. Will keep you in prayer. Best that you can hope for- yet knowledge is that you will be

  22. Needle Stick Injury on HIV+ pt

    oncnursemsn replied to holdencaufield's topic in General Nursing

    There's not much else I can add other then you are doing everything possible to assure your health. That PEP is available, yes, your chance of sero-converting is very very low. Nothing will take the...

  23. Demand for travelers/agency staff?

    oncnursemsn replied to hope3456's topic in General Nursing

    I'm new in tampa, fl, and my travel company has NO work for me. I'm trying to find job on my own. My sense is that hospitals aren't using travelers as the cost is too high. Boy, was I sheltered from...

  24. Personal Mission Statement

    oncnursemsn replied to VickyRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi Vicky-you are a wonderful resource with allnurses. So, here I am, just relocating to Fl after 8 years in Boston. Having trouble finding job as I am over qualified. Got MSN, AOCNS and Moffitt is...

  25. Leaving New England- Florida bound

    oncnursemsn posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Greetings, Just putting a "feeler" out there. I'm leaving Boston and have applied for- and gotten FL license. Where to go? Experienced RN with 28 years of oncology nursing and 10 years of education....