BSN/OncoNurse

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1. What RNs REALLY earn $$

   BSN/OncoNurse replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   WOW!! Where do ya all live. Here in Indiana base pay is usually 35,000-45,000 a year depending on where you work. Right now I am getting the best pay I have gotten in 4 years of nursing at 45,000 a year (for a BSN, RN). If anyone out there from In...

2. lung ca question

   BSN/OncoNurse replied to angelbear's topic in Oncology

   Just remember, once a patient has lung cancer you are treating a patient with a deadly disease which is no different than anyother patient that you have walk thru the door. If you are obese and eat cheeseburgers should you be treated with compassion...

3. pharm test terror

   BSN/OncoNurse replied to Tinker's topic in General Nursing

   Know how to do drip rates as out dated as it may seem with IVAC pumps. Try to know the main drugs - like ones that have drug levels you have to watch ie Digoxen, Vancomycin, etc. Remember your insulin peaks, look at whatever you used in nursing sch...

4. Outpatient Clinic delimma

   BSN/OncoNurse posted a topic in Oncology

   Hi, I am writing with a very difficult subject at my office. I work with a CMA and myself (RN, BSN) in a small rural outpatient oncology clinic. The phyisicians see pt's maybe one to two mornings a week, so the rest of the time we are on our own. ...

5. Pay In Nursing!

   BSN/OncoNurse replied to devia01's topic in General Nursing

   In the Midwestern United States the pay ranges from $20-35 US dollars per hour. Depending on location, experience, contracts with agencies etc.

6. Nurses who let NAs Boss them around

   BSN/OncoNurse replied to PhePhe's topic in Relations

   This is a very touchy subject for a lot of NA's, RN's, and Management. My philosophy has always been to work with people instead of against them. NA's on my team know that if I am asking for help, then I really need it. I helped clean and bath pat...

7. I'm excited !!

   BSN/OncoNurse replied to CVnurse08's topic in General Nursing

   That is great. Don't let the politics bring down your spirits once you get more involoved in the hospital. Just always remember, it is all about the patients!!