JoMom4

JoMom4

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  1. Need Advice! Want to do oncology as a specialty

    JoMom4 replied to RN1967's topic in Oncology

    When we are hiring for nurses in radiation oncology, we are ideally looking for someone with oncology or out-patient experience. That doesn't mean someone without that experience can't be hired-...

  2. Radiation Oncology position

    JoMom4 replied to sungrl01's topic in Oncology

    Hi Sungrl01 Radiation Oncology is a terrific field for nursing, but many don't understand what we do. The role of the nurse in Rad Onc is to coordinate care as a patient travels the journey from...

  3. University of Phoenix MSN students

    JoMom4 replied to tony55!'s topic in Post Graduate Students

    Tony, Congratulations on advancing your career! I graduated UoP in June 2010 with MSN/MHA degree. I believe you get out of it what you put into it. I took it seriously and did well. I didn't think it...

  4. online education or not??

    JoMom4 replied to chlori's topic in Nurse Management

    Last year, I finished my MSN/MHA degree with the UoP online program. I applied for a management position at a well-respected hospital while I was 2/3 into the program. I got the position and have been...

  5. CNML Certification

    JoMom4 posted a topic in Nurse Management

    I am currently studying for the AONE CNML certification exam. The list of study materials they offer seems dated to me. Has anyone taken the exam recently and how relevent is the list of study...

  6. University of Phoenix MSN Program

    JoMom4 replied to bsweilrn's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi everyone. It's been awhile since I've been on this site but wanted to check back in and say that I completed my MSN/MHA at UoP last week. Took me a little under 3 years with a couple of months off...

  7. University of Phoenix MSN Program

    JoMom4 replied to bsweilrn's topic in School, College Programs

    Oh yes, there are plenty of us still plugging along. I started with the MSN/MHA program in July 2007. Switched to the MSN/Ed program in April 2008 because I thought that I'd be happier teaching. Yes,...

  8. Med Remediation

    JoMom4 replied to suni's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    In the skills lab, I have set up a "simulation" of giving AM meds. We use a med cart and mannequin with an IV. There is an administration record and the student will give po, insulin, an IV push, and...

  9. MSN in Education vs. NP - any advice?

    JoMom4 replied to bluesnurse's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    "One more comment ... I am 46 yo and just starting my MSN after working for 20 years as a bedside nurse. It is never too late and let's face it I have at least 20-25 yrs before retirement." Good for...

  10. MSN in Education vs. NP - any advice?

    JoMom4 replied to bluesnurse's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    My 2 cents- follow your heart. I have just started teaching ADN clinicals while I work on my MSN/Ed. I love clinical days! I still work 3 days a week on the tele floor, and am lucky to teach clinicals...

  11. Christmas Gifts

    JoMom4 replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    This will be my first Christmas as a clinical instructor. As an instructor, do you do anything for the

  12. Clinical evaluation of nursing students

    JoMom4 replied to brigitte's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I recently read this article about grading and the legal considerations for nursing faculty. I thought it was very informative and eased my mind a bit. grade disputes considerations for nursing...

  13. Question on pt with a picc line and infusing blood and TPN

    JoMom4 replied to 1_Dedicated_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The amount of blood passing thorugh the superior vena cava (where the tip of the PICC should be) is over 2 liters per minute. There is no "mixing" due to the large volume of blood flowing in this...

  14. Infuriating Responses To Questions

    JoMom4 replied to ADPIE10's topic in General Students

    As students, you have a lot of information given to you to memorize. I have often found that when I give the answer, the student does not remember the information one week later. By asking questions,...

  15. Arizona New Grad Group forming

    JoMom4 posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    A group for new grad nurses and soon-to-be grads in AZ is being formed. We are using meetup.com as our forum to get to know each other and set up monthly meetings. If you are interested, visit our...

  16. Avoiding burn out

    JoMom4 replied to Iheartadvice's topic in First Year After Licensure

    To all new grads- Hang in there! Most of us experienced nurses feel for you and we remember well what we went through during that first year. I was a 3-yr diploma grad and I had much more clinical...

  17. 5th day off orientation, and I feel stupid

    JoMom4 replied to pennyRN2008's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is a good place to vent. Don't give that nurse the satisfaction of getting upset or losing your cool during shift change. Sounds like you're doing just fine. Unfortunately, some nurses like to...

  18. Nursing Group

    JoMom4 replied to 2ndxstudent's topic in Arizona Nursing

    This is exactly what I've been thinking about for the past few weeks! Nursing school and the first year out of school are pretty stressful. As an experienced nurse working with new grads in the...

  19. Calling current Nurses in Phx

    JoMom4 replied to determined 2succeed's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Apollo has a good preceptor program in 6th semester. The grads from there have a decent amount of experience. CAC doesn't have a preceptor experience, and clinicals with more than one patient doesn't...

  20. Anyone else call 'em johnnies?

    JoMom4 replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had a good time reading this thread! I am from CT and after many years of nursing there, the term "johnnie" is so natural for me. Now that I am in AZ, I get so many strange looks if I use the term...

  21. Passing Meds

    JoMom4 replied to psalm51's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I think students do need to learn to give IVP meds these days. Gone are the days of Demerol and Vistaril IM q4h. In our facility, pain meds are given IVP. Antiemetics are also given frequently. We...

  22. Need help with an activity

    JoMom4 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I am putting together a "Family Feud"-type game for my upcoming clinical group. I hear there is a lot of bickering among them, and I think some fun, team-oriented activities might help. So, I'll have...

  23. Gift for New Grad

    JoMom4 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been invited to a co-worker's nursing graduation ceremony. I would like to get her a small gift, such as a book. Do you have any ideas, such as a reference you find helpful in your first year...

  24. Quotes for Success...

    JoMom4 replied to rhenmag9's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    don't aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally. david

  25. tips from tele nurses?

    JoMom4 replied to lorabel's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Forgot to say one other thing. I wanted to simplify what Tampaflrn6 was saying about leads: white-right, smoke over fire. (means black over red on the left side) Brown stands for chocolate-near to our...