WittleOnesRN

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  1. carbo/taxol/avastin order of admin

    I have read that is certain chemo meds are given in a special order they work more effectively. On our unit we try to give the drugs in the order they are listed on the
  2. need advice...50k for an ADN?

    I used the Board of Reg Nursing of Ca to help me find schools in my area. I wanted to make sure they approved of the schools cause I was scared of non-accredited school. IF you decide to pay 50k for...
  3. Cedars-Sinai New Grad Summer 09

    I am seriously hoping someone else will post that they got a job
  4. Childrens's hospital in Central Ca is a Magnet Hospital. Totally amazing there and they treat their nurses
  5. Oncology nursing student...peds or adults?

    I am not sure if it would be hard to transfer from adults to peds. I know of a traveler that has worked in Adult med-surg for years and cant get a job in peds to save her life. You may want to ask...
  6. Cedars-Sinai New Grad Summer 09

    Yiiiiiippppppppppppppppppppeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!
  7. Did you take a prep class. Kaplan? I took Kaplan and used the book exam cram and I passed at 75. They really helped me and I am not sure if I would have passed without them. One of my friends is...
  8. RN new grad UNPAID residency program

    there is a thread started on this already... look here it really seems unfair. we already do clinicals with no pay…which we expect. but now we are expected to "perform" under the disguise of a...
  9. High turnover in Oncology?

    I havent heard of Oncology being a high turnover rate area for nursing. We actually have a waiting list for out dept and some of our nurses have been in the dept for 20 years. Many Onc RNs consider...
  10. Cedars-Sinai New Grad Summer 09

    I keep watching this thread and I am hoping someone will get hired!!!! Uggg the wait is killing me!!! I didnt interview but I want you guys to get
  11. Hoping an Oncology Nurse can help me with my Rehab pt!

    I would get a wound consult and have a wound nurse evaluate
  12. Unpaid New Grad training program...

    It would be hard for me to commit to such a company in the long run. It is not the best way to start a relationship. Maybe ask if they can give you a bonus for sticking it out....it will be well...
  13. Unpaid New Grad training program...

    Sadly, I would go for it too and then leave in 2 years...LOL. BUT I would think they have a SERIOUS retention problem if they ae doing this and I am wondering if nurses are
  14. I made a post on my knitting website for nurses. This was one reply: Toledo Hospital, in glorious Toledo, Ohio, has a nurse-intern program for new grads. Call HR - it’s not on the website -...
  15. Calling all Nurses

    1. Oncology 2. Yes 3. Only worked in Oncology 4. 1
  16. can a new grad get hired as tech or unit secretary?

    Since New Grad jobs I know a RN that is working as a unit secretary at Standford. So, yes you
  17. Personal hx of cancer & going into onc nursing...

    Many nurses in Oncology have experienced cancer themselves or a family member. It will make you a better Onc Nurse as your compassion is deepened and personal. I was asked about why I wanted to work...
  18. vent after a job termination

    I am so terribly sorry!!! This is awful. Can you maybe work with an registry in the mean time? Or maybe a travel
  19. Did you have any other options?

    yoga
  20. Interview on an Inpatient Oncology Unit of Tuesday!

    I work in Oncology. Look up neutropenia and how to calculate it. I usually have a patient daily that needs a blood transfusion so you could look that up. wbc, hemoglobin and platelets are...
  21. Why is finding a nursing school so hard?

    Oh another thing!!! You can get a job in a hospital. Many hospital have PARADIGM programs and they actually help you get into a RN Program through the hospital. It is a special program the hospital...
  22. I am not sure. I have heard that if is says 2 year exp they will waive it. Just keep applying and also try Kaweah Delta. I know this is totally frustrating but all we can do is apply and keep...
  23. Why is finding a nursing school so hard?

    I got in on the first try at Fresno City College. They do a lottery system. I never even had to go to the school till I got accepted. Santa Cruz's Cabrillo college has a waiting list. You could...
  24. VA Palo Alto New Grad Program

    Cause I need to move back to the Bay
  25. VA Palo Alto New Grad Program

    My top 3 were. I am hoping no one really chose SubAcute/Hospice. 1. SubAcute/Hospice 2. ICU 3.