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  1. 11 Things Your Nurse Thinks (But Will Never Tell You)

    oncnursemsn replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Love "Viva Las Viejas" post. I have been plagued with heavy- read very heavy pts who are suffering due to high glu, high BP and demanding food requests. I will never tell you- please look into non...

  2. Should a pregnant patient be in same room with patient getting chemo?

    oncnursemsn replied to dani9206's topic in Oncology

    Guys. As an oncology nurse- nope. There is no- no contact with chemo or excretions. Yes we have pregnant nurses giving chemo. We have safety features- that allow for NO contact with chemo drugs. I...

  3. Does allnurses.com make you a better nurse?

    oncnursemsn replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I direct all my students to check out "Allnurses" because I think it can be a good source of support from other students, good resource (care plans, data forms etc) and just a great place to learn all...

  4. 24 Things ER Nurses Know All Too Well

    oncnursemsn replied to RN_in_SC's topic in Emergency

    This has been hilarious and yes I did just waste a wee bit of time reading this thread! I teach full time and expect my students to be respectful in their interactions with faculty and patients, but...

  5. Stop eating my food!

    oncnursemsn replied to FloridaRN09's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! I brought 8 oz of farmers cheese to get me thru the weekend. Ate a bit and then back on Saturday- all was gone. What! We have employee frige. Have brought cream cheese in tupperware. Gone....

  6. Does allnurses.com make you a better nurse?

    oncnursemsn replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Brian, Yes, I appreciate allnurses. You are so humble to tolerate critical members. I learn more. Am enlightened and just motivated. There is nothing in nursing that is not covered. From...

  7. your opinion is needed

    oncnursemsn replied to homood's topic in General Nursing

    (((Sorry))) There is no difference between BSN or ASN nurses. They all sit for the same boards. Yes, they are allowed to work in most- but not all US hospitals. There are some hospitals who don't...

  8. your opinion is needed

    oncnursemsn replied to homood's topic in General Nursing

    Greetings! I teach at a school outside Boston, MA. We have been contracted to provide our ASN curriculum to a nursing school in Egypt. We have provided it and offered support. The fact is that the...

  9. Teach me how you get paid as fulltime faculty

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

    Hi Tooter, I am full time faculty and work in town (Boston) as bedside nurse. As Assistant Clinical Professor I am paid salary. I am on the clock for 32 hours. (I work way more then that.) I am...

  10. What did your Master's degree cost you?

    oncnursemsn replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    Masters cost? Was really blessed- I moved to CA. Got state residency. Worked part time and got nurse "trainee-ship" for 400.00/month. I got my masters degree tuition free. Might still be a good deal,...

  11. 11 Things Your Nurse Thinks (But Will Never Tell You)

    oncnursemsn replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately nurse family members can be the *worst* visitors. Had one over the weekend who barked orders at me when I walked into the room- "cardiac monitor, O2, vaseline for lips, bedpan,...

  12. Where is blood not admnistered?

    oncnursemsn replied to independ3nt's topic in General Nursing

    I'll have to get my home care, long term care and rehab nurses to help me out. I think those and of course schools and jails don't administer blood. It certainly is administered in OR- as well as...

  13. Positive things you'd like to say to your workmates, but sometimes forget.....

    oncnursemsn replied to regularRN's topic in General Nursing

    What a great post! After a terrible shift- crashing patient who took up most of my shift, another one who was demanding and mentally ill, the night shift says, "Go a few minutes early, we'll call if...

  14. Nurse Educators, Introduce Yourselves!

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

    I add my congrats on the job- do you have a faculty mentor? Mine helped me navigate this path when I was new- and helped me so much. What I have learned after 7 years (14 semesters- wow.) is to lay...

  15. Mind Boggling - Not going to graduation?

    oncnursemsn replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    ((Libragirl)) for heaven's sake, sit for the boards! You have completed a rigorous nursing program- take a review course, get some rest and take the boards! You have nothing to lose- and what if you...

  16. Mind Boggling - Not going to graduation?

    oncnursemsn replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    Wow. Emotional issue- how interesting I'm finding.... I didn't go to high school grad- I took summer school classes so I could graduate at 16. Most everyone in summer school was there b/c they failed...

  17. 501 ways to know you've been on allnurses.com too long!

    oncnursemsn replied to Roy Fokker's topic in Nursing Humor

    208. Yeah, just how did that "Ethical discussion of obesity and nurses" turn into diet/exercise/recipes thread? I've seen more suggestions for unhealthy food and diet

  18. A Patient Made Me Cry Today

    oncnursemsn replied to flightnurse2b's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Who said "Only man has the capacity to show so much mercy and grace, and show so much brutality"? I'm killing this quote- but it's true. Flightnurse- you were there when he was in such desperate...

  19. Most Embarassing Nursing Moments

    oncnursemsn replied to Jessiedog's topic in Nursing Humor

    I had a young (sad case) 20 yr old with leukemia- was in for induction chemo. This kid was a "chef" at 99 Restaurant- hardly a high end place, and he weighed over 450lbs. I was in and out of his room...

  20. HELP!!! New Grad thinking about Oncology

    oncnursemsn replied to MissRn09's topic in General Nursing

    Sadly front page news of Boston Globe- new graduate nurses having difficulty finding jobs. Yep. We here in Boston have a glut of new grads- want a job? Go to rehab or relocate. I try to help grads...

  21. HELP!!! New Grad thinking about Oncology

    oncnursemsn replied to MissRn09's topic in General Nursing

    (((wow))) I am so honored and amazed by this website. So, you will not be disappointed. You will be challenged and it will be a tough job. You will do fine. Just listen and be there. I have never done...

  22. ATI testing for RN school...help!!!

    oncnursemsn replied to NurseTammy74's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I teach adult med-surg, and our students take the ATI at the end of the semester to guage where they "sit" compared to all other students in the same time of their education. If you score above...

  23. If you make over 100k/year as a nurse

    oncnursemsn replied to amie1169's topic in General Nursing

    Thankful for posters who have perspective! I used to think the "6 figures" was the top- only the very elite earn that much! Not any more- I teach 32 hrs and work 12-32 hrs in a Boston hospital. Yep. I...

  24. Need your help - trying to change school policy

    oncnursemsn replied to CrystalShip's topic in General Students

    I teach at LMH/Regis College School of Nursing- and we are the only NLN Center of Excellence in New England. BTW, there are only 14 colleges/universities in the country that have this designation....

  25. From Teaching to Learning - The Advantages of Passive vs. Active Learning Strategies

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

    Excellent descriptions of different learning styles. At my small ADN program, we have lecture for 4.5 hours (8:30am to 1pm.) Most of us teach via passive learning, that is lecture with Power Point...