mzjennx

mzjennx BSN, RN

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  1. Best way to study for OCN exam?

    mzjennx replied to amyrae76's topic in Oncology

    The OCN blue print is here http://www.oncc.org/TakeTest/Certifications/OCN/Blueprint I hear it is super hard. When are you planning to take

  2. Best way to study for OCN exam?

    mzjennx replied to amyrae76's topic in Oncology

    Im studying up myself. I been doing CE with ONS. I did Cancer Basics, which I thought was a great intro. I am going to take Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs and Symptom management CE next. I...

  3. Zofran: IV push or Piggy Back?

    mzjennx replied to Testa Rosa, RN's topic in Oncology

    If the oncologist orders it as a premed for chemo, the pharmacy at my hospital puts the Zofran 8mg in a 50NS bag. I feel better to have it this way because if I am in a hurry I would hate to wait 2-5...

  4. Possibly getting my OCN?

    mzjennx replied to *~*MaL*~*RN*'s topic in Oncology

    oh really ok thats good. i work with post-op chemo/cancer tumor removal patients, had my inpatient and outpatient experience. I know I got the hours so all i gotta do is study. thanks for your...

  5. Possibly getting my OCN?

    mzjennx replied to *~*MaL*~*RN*'s topic in Oncology

    I work in a med surg oncology floor for 2 years now. I never use to like this but now I love what I do and I'm proud to be an oncology nurse. It is a different experience. Lot of psycho social...

  6. CE for California RN renewal

    mzjennx posted a topic in California Nursing

    So how do I start to get CE for renewing my California RN? I have been a RN for a year now for Hawaii and California. I work and live in Hawaii, but I plan to travel to California. For my...

  7. giving chemo for the first time, HELP!!!

    mzjennx replied to mzjennx's topic in Oncology

    thanks guys. I dont take chemo lightly. i signed up for ONS and I have been doing the free CE. Gonna start doing the other courses too when I have more money

  8. giving chemo for the first time, HELP!!!

    mzjennx posted a topic in Oncology

    Hello. I have been working on a Oncology unit for a year now. I am in the process of becoming chemo certified. I am very anxious, but definitely excited. I want to keep up to date with my...

  9. New nurse, what is ce?

    mzjennx replied to mzjennx's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ok thats good to know. at least i dont need to stress too much about getting it done so fast. but that mean 2nd renewal i need it. so i kind of want to get on the ball and start working on my CE...

  10. New nurse, what is ce?

    mzjennx posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello guys. been working as a med-surg/oncology nurse for a year now. i love what i do and im so grateful that i have a job. however since im still a new grad and this is my first nursing job i...

  11. New Oncology Nurse!

    mzjennx replied to x2cutie's topic in Oncology

    I work in Kaiser in Hawaii. I finally got my ONS provider but I am still waiting to get chemo trained... Anyone going to the ONS conference in November at Orlando, Florida. Sounds so exciting and I...

  12. anyone ever worked at rady childrens hospital in san diego, ca?

    mzjennx replied to jlb1985's topic in Travel

    Whats Delphi forum? BTW how did you get your assignment at Rady? I am looking for any travel assignment to San Diego but I dunno how to

  13. UPDATE: New grad RN programs in Hawaii

    mzjennx posted a topic in General Nursing

    :nurse: Update on New-Grad Programs for RN as far as I know: Hospitals: Queen's - New grad to start in Summer in Tele Hawaii Pacific Health (Kap W&C, PM, Straub) - New grad not available to...

  14. EKG Certification Hawaii

    mzjennx replied to puahi676's topic in General Nursing

    neo-hawaii.com or ekgusa.com I got my BLS with neo-hawaii. I plan to my acls and ekg with neo-hawaii. The instructor is Pam West and she is great with lots of experience. Good

  15. New Grads... Is Anyone Addressing The Issue?

    mzjennx replied to Lisa From Maui's topic in General Nursing

    thats good for them. where did they apply it. so much job freeze seems like the only way to get in is if you already work in the hospital. i guess that the best thing since the manager already...

  16. New Grads... Is Anyone Addressing The Issue?

    mzjennx replied to Lisa From Maui's topic in General Nursing

    nursing schools in HI does care if you get a job or not after you grad. they are here just to train you to be a nurse with ASN if you went to KCC and BSN if you went to HPU/UH etc. it doesnt matter...

  17. Any military nurses/spouses on here?

    mzjennx replied to mlmRN30's topic in General Nursing

    Since my last updated on this topic, I just wanted to let you guys know that I did not get the job with Tripler. I was waiting for HR to process my paperwork. I kept calling the nurse manager to...

  18. Anyone work at Kaiser and transfered to another Kaiser?

    mzjennx posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hello RNs working at Kaiser. I currently work at a Kaiser hospital and love it. I want to stay with the company!!! I was just wondering if you guys had any experience with transferring between...

  19. California license application by endorsement

    mzjennx replied to dare_to_care's topic in California Nursing

    I applied for the card, got it in a week. Everyone tells me its 2 months for the card to process. I hope sooner though. I would do a live-scan if I absolutely have to just to get my CA license...

  20. Help!! Cali fingerprints!

    mzjennx replied to cmpelleg's topic in California Nursing

    You can get a temporary license on the spot? I thought you need your fingerprint processed by the CA BON first. See http://www.rn.ca.gov/pdfs/applicants/tlcounter.pdf or clarify please. I am trying...

  21. being "clean" when emptying a colostomy

    mzjennx posted a topic in General Nursing

    i hate stinky colostomy. seems like there is no way to be clean when emptying it. any tips on how to be a graceful when emptying a

  22. Terrified of killing my patients/making mistakes/missing something important

    mzjennx replied to Lola77's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i sometimes dont take a break or only have 15 minutes too cuz im feel like i have to go back on the floor. we just went live with a new computer charting and i feel worried i miss some things....

  23. computer charting and having a brain

    mzjennx posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    in Kaiser Hawaii, we went live with our Epic computer charting. it is a great software, but everyone is still trying to figure out the new workflow with charting. We print out a patient list with...

  24. Online Midwife Programs

    mzjennx replied to mickey72's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i agree with both. i work and an intern in l&d and hated the whole medical part of birth. i prefer the more natural process of midwifery which is why i want to persue. i want to work in...

  25. Per Diem Nursing

    mzjennx replied to AllSmiles225's topic in General Nursing

    i work call-in as a new grad RN, but my manager schedules me 40 hours a week. right now she has me off thanksgiving, but i was ok to work, on christmas day and eve but off new years eve and day....