hav2nurse

hav2nurse has 8 years experience and specializes in Oncology (research).

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1. New Grad Starting in Oncology...Any Advice?

   hav2nurse replied to bienfait381's topic in Oncology

   Hello, I have been in Oncology for 7 years and I have worked as a floor nurse, outpatient large cancer center, community cancer center and private physician cancer center. I love it all. If you are...

2. Putting in my letter of resignation today

   hav2nurse replied to MomRN0913's topic in Home Health

   Positive thoughts, prayers and energy are going out to you. I recently left a job for the same reason; although I felt appreciated. However, I'm a single mom and wanted to be there more for my DD and...

3. Want a Master's Degree With an Oncology Focus but Don't Want to Leave Bedside!

   hav2nurse replied to DuskaRN's topic in Oncology

   I too work in Oncology and love it. I don't work on the floor, but I have worked in a number of oncology floors. I found that if you are not on a BMT floor then you don't give a lot of chemotherapy...

4. Young, Thin, and Cute New Hires

   hav2nurse replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Am I missing something? I don't think the post was aimed specifically at younger nurses. The writer clearly said its an observation and she is talking about her facility. the writer even states that...

5. 57 and need to start over YET AGAIN!

   hav2nurse replied to Bailey246's topic in Nursing Career

   I know it must be frustrating, and living in a smaller community makes it more difficult. Have you sat down and really thought about what you are willing to do for work. For example, would you commute...

6. New grad RN on Medical Oncology...what supplies and tips?

   hav2nurse replied to nifferlynn's topic in Oncology

   Starting as an RN, how exciting. I love oncology, and would never leave the specialty. As a new grad, I would think they may not give you chemotherapy patients, or the ones there for chemo side...

7. How Can You Be A Nurse With No Clinical Background?

   hav2nurse replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   I graduated with my ADN nursing program in 2004 (my second career), my RN-BSN in 2008 and my MSN-CRA in 2012 so I don't have tons of bedside nursing experience. I always knew that I would eventually...

8. Did I just get thrown under the bus? Or I'm a bad nurse?

   hav2nurse replied to proudauntie415's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I don't think you should beat yourself up about this mistake. Believe me, you will never make that mistake again. The other nurse may not have know about Lantus either. Whenever your not sure about...

9. Confused and scared...I need advice...

   hav2nurse replied to lssrd7's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   I think you are on the right track by doing your research. I am an oncology nurse and part of my previous job included some case management functions (navigator role) and sometimes when I was trying...

10. How many people really keep in touch after nursing school?

    hav2nurse replied to ERsn's topic in General Nursing

    I met a great group of girl when I was in nursing school (approx. 6 years ago). We made a great study group and our ages were 19 - 38 (five young women). Me and one other girl were married and the...

11. Will this get any easier?

    hav2nurse replied to MLMRN1120's topic in Oncology

    I agree that changing your mindset is a great way to start. I too am an Oncology nurse and I have worked on Oncology and BMT floors. I just want to mention that Oncology patients in the hospital are...

12. Who's Hiring New Grads?

    hav2nurse replied to chocolateskye's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I am an experienced nurse who has been working as a travel nurse and jobs are becoming harder to come by. I have also started trying to obtain a permanent position, but they are either jobs I really...