dreavt

dreavt BSN, RN

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  1. Starting WGU RN-BSN

    dreavt replied to 2shihtzus's topic in Western Governors University

    WGU is on my shortlist of for RN-BSN programs, so it's great to hear this feedback! I am self-motivated and generally "booksmart", have taken quite a few classes online successfully, and also have a...

  2. Charge Nurse... 1 month out of orientation?

    dreavt replied to CandyGyrl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've been working as a new grad for nearly six months, including 12 wks orientation, on a hem/onc unit with some general medicine pts, and if I say so myself I think I am doing quite well. There is...

  3. best scrubs that're "relaxed" thru the hip & thigh...

    dreavt posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm not quite plus-size, usually wear a 12 or 14, but I carry most of my extra weight in my bottom and thighs. "Curvaceous" you could say! I'm short-ish (5'3") and definitely need petite/short...

  4. Do per diem positions get orientation/training?

    dreavt replied to tinatinabobina's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was hired per diem on a hem/onc unit as a new grad, and am almost finished my 12 wk orientation, which is standard for new grads at this hospital. I am required to work 36 hrs/wk during orientation...

  5. Ashland/Medford area hospitals?

    dreavt posted a topic in Oregon Nursing

    Hi Oregon folks! I live in Vermont and am considering relocating, with my partner and daughter, to Ashland OR, in search of a similar culture, but a milder climate, more diversity, etc. I'm a new...

  6. Help with oncology route during nursing school

    dreavt replied to Starashe's topic in Oncology

    In addition to these good suggestions, I'd suggest joining the ONS (www.ons.org) -- they have a student membership rate, and then you have access to all kinds educational resources, CNE, web-based...

  7. see thru scrubs

    dreavt replied to sparky99's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wore white Dickies pants (W Line) the first year of NS and they weren't too bad, as long as I wore beige-ish "nude" undies -- white (or colored) undies showed thru like crazy. The trick is to match...

  8. Recent New Grads: Job Search Poll

    dreavt replied to muesli's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Here's my timeline: Applied for the only job I really wanted (hem/onc unit at a teaching hospital) in March, online. Never heard a word. Called HR in early May to inquire, told they were "no longer...

  9. Resume writing (RN,BA or just RN??)

    dreavt replied to WestWingFan's topic in Nursing Career

    I am in a similar situation -- I already had a BA, just graduated with an ADN, passed the NCLEX and became an RN. I just put My Name, RN on my resume. I listed my BA and its details under Education....

  10. OCN certification...does it really make a difference?

    dreavt replied to jentrump29's topic in Oncology

    As a new grad, I won't be able to get OCN certification for at least year, but I plan on going for it as soon as possible. In my area, OCN certification is a requirement (at least on paper -- I'm...

  11. New Oncology Nurse!

    dreavt replied to x2cutie's topic in Oncology

    Me too! I graduated in May, passed the NCLEX first week of June, and finally landed an interview for this position (which I really really wanted) in mid-July. I start general orientation on Aug 10,...

  12. ONC nurses...please answer....

    dreavt replied to dunwanna's topic in Oncology

    I'm sorry you're facing this -- it is scary. I will answer not so much as an oncology RN (I'm a new grad, starting on an inpatient hem/onc unit next week!), but as a breast cancer survivor: It is far...

  13. Scrubshopper

    dreavt replied to william5703's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Yikes. Thanks for the tip. FWIW, I ordered from uniformadvantage.com on July 31, and my shipment arrived today with their cheapest shipping option. I was surprised at how quickly it came. I got...

  14. Personal hx of cancer & going into onc nursing...

    dreavt posted a topic in Oncology

    Hi all, I am a new ADN grad, job-hunting. Passed my NCLEX-RN last week, so that's taken care of. I went to nursing school because of a personal interest in cancer and cancer risk issues -- my mom was...

  15. Jobs after graduation

    dreavt replied to Tua15395's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated May 16 with an ADN, and just got the call a couple of weeks ago offering me a per diem position on an inpatient hem/onc unit at a teaching hospital -- exactly what I wanted, except for the...

  16. Personal hx of cancer & going into onc nursing...

    dreavt replied to dreavt's topic in Oncology

    Just to followup -- I did get an interview for a position on the inpatient hem/onc unit, and I did refer to my cancer experiences (briefly, and then I referred back to them a few times when relevant...

  17. Per diem premium at your facility?

    dreavt posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I interviewed for a per diem position on Tuesday, on a unit & at a hospital that I really want. Spoke to a friend who works on the unit this evening, and her impression is that I got the...

  18. Per diem premium at your facility?

    dreavt replied to dreavt's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the replies! It does seem to vary a lot.... I just figured since we have it at my current job (where I am a secretary, not a nurse, but I know nurses get the premium too), it would be...

  19. Are recommended books necessary?

    dreavt replied to busby's mom's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, I think it really depends on the program, the instructor for a specific course, and your learning style. My first semester I bough all the recommended books (mostly study guides for...

  20. Personal hx of cancer, wanting to work in onco... (x-posted)

    dreavt posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi all, I am a new ADN grad, job-hunting. Passed my NCLEX-RN last week, so that's taken care of. I went to nursing school because of a personal interest in cancer and cancer risk issues -- my mom was...

  21. ****Highly decorated RN new grad can't find a job...Any advice???****

    dreavt replied to 95catamount's topic in Nursing Career

    To to original poster: I don't have any real words of wisdom, but I feel your pain. I graduated May 16 (although from an ADN program, it is a program with a better reputation than some of the BSN...

  22. Nursing org memberships (ONS, ANA, etc.) for new grads?

    dreavt replied to dreavt's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much for your input -- I think I'm going to go for it. Even I don't finagle an oncology job as a new grad, I really believe it's my calling, and I will get there eventually -- I think being...

  23. Nursing org memberships (ONS, ANA, etc.) for new grads?

    dreavt posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I graduated in May with my ADN, passed the NCLEX first week of June, and am still looking for a job. My goal is to work in oncology, and I have the first faintest whiff of hope from a teaching...

  24. Personal hx of cancer & going into onc nursing...

    dreavt replied to dreavt's topic in Oncology

    I'm sorry for the delay in replying -- busy-busy! I appreciate your replies. I actually saw my med onc for a follow up visit today and let it drop (oh so casually) how much I want to work in...

  25. Took NCLEX RN today...pretty certain I failed.

    dreavt replied to DelanaRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I didn't get a single math question, either, and I passed! (Though I admit it scared me.) Congrats to the original