Tree5981

Tree5981 ADN, BSN, MSN

oncology, med/surg, ortho

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  1. Online Instructor with MSN

    Tree5981 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hello, Are there any schools that hire for teaching online courses if you have an MSN and not a DNP? I've been looking, but don't see many. It looks like I may have to obtain my DNP if I want to...

  2. A personal oncology story

    Tree5981 replied to Toronto1977's topic in Oncology

    What a beautiful story. I love hearing these stories. I picked oncology mostly because my mother in law had lung cancer and passed away from that as well. I was so angry at the way she was treated...

  3. Help with gowning and gloving for chemo

    Tree5981 replied to Laura420's topic in Oncology

    Chemo gown, chemo gloves, mask. I work on an inpatient

  4. Night shift is killing me-Help!

    Tree5981 replied to pedsnurse22's topic in Nursing Career

    I am a night owl and I do find that the first night is the hardest as well. I find it easier to work 3 nights in a row, and it allows me to switch to a day schedule on my 4 days off so I don't feel...

  5. Patient Ratio

    Tree5981 replied to Imagine720's topic in Oncology

    Our ratio max is 1:5, but when I was on a regular med/surg floor it was 7 patients max. I agree it is unsafe. I believe you are allowed to decline as another poster

  6. Capella University

    Tree5981 replied to bahamagirlrn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hello Everyone! I am currently enrolled in the RN to BSN/MSN track. I have one more semester and I will have my BSN. Hopefully I can shed some light on this school for you and answer some of your...

  7. New Job - Confidence Low

    Tree5981 replied to jva13's topic in Oncology

    I felt this exact same way when I started oncology. The drugs are overwhelming and it is a lot of information to take in. Just give yourself time to get used to it and slowly over time you will be...

  8. This is a homework question

    Tree5981 replied to PomMom65's topic in Oncology

    Hello, We had a patient that got pregnant while she was receiving chemotherapy. She received adriamycin, which is highly toxic to the fetus and causes deformities. She was informed of this fact and...

  9. CSN Nursing Program

    Tree5981 replied to normitac86's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Will you be applying for the full time or part time track? I did the part time track and worked full time. It was doable with my work

  10. Capella Online RN-BSN Completion

    Tree5981 replied to AmieB75's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am starting in September and I have heard good things from friends that are currently enrolled too. It seems very convenient and my enrollment process so far has been very smooth. I'm excited to...

  11. IL licensure by endorsement

    Tree5981 replied to mt2544's topic in Illinois Nursing

    You have to call 217-782-8556 to request a fingerprint card. The line is busy a lot but keep calling until you get someone. I got the fingerprint card by mail and then went to Fingerprint Pros. If u...

  12. IL licensure by endorsement

    Tree5981 replied to mt2544's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I have a nevada license too and applied for Illinois. It took me a few months but I had no issues getting an Illinois license. The hardest part was getting them to send me a fingerprint card. They...

  13. Petition to help new grads get experience

    Tree5981 replied to Brian's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I graduated from nursing school I got an internship in oncology that was funded through a government grant. I think there should be more programs like this out there for nurses. It is a great...

  14. Nursing office always busy!

    Tree5981 replied to theatredork's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I had that problem too. I just had to keep calling over and over again until I finally got through They sent my fingerprint card shortly after (about 2 weeks). So just keep calling until you get...

  15. New grads Need Not Apply

    Tree5981 replied to elisiah's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work in an outpatient facility and it will be closing in 2 months. I only have 8 months experience. I can tell you that the job hunting situation is looking pretty sad for me as well. In response...

  16. RNs Relocating to Las Vegas

    Tree5981 replied to team_Rnurses's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I have lived in Las Vegas for almost 9 years. I moved here when it was booming and it was very easy to find work. I hated it the 1st year I moved here but it grew on me. Unfortunately, the job...

  17. Applying to jobs outside your RN state of licensure

    Tree5981 replied to ctrn3478's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know that some states I looked into offer a temporary license and its

  18. Illinois license timeframe?

    Tree5981 replied to lsid16's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I am endorsing from NV to IL....but I am applying for a temp license as well for IL. Does anyone know if that takes forever too? I'm trying to give myself a good 6 month window because I know it...

  19. What to do when a doctor won't let you read back an order

    Tree5981 replied to aem31's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've done this too!! hahaha love

  20. New nurse feeling overwhelmed!

    Tree5981 replied to bankssarn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are NOT the only one who feels this way. I have been a new grad for 7 months now and I see a huge difference in my confidence already. It slowly gets better. Not a day goes by that I don't feel...

  21. 8s vs 12s; night shift or day shift?

    Tree5981 replied to wish_me_luck's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I personally don't like 5 8 hr shifts. I don't like getting up early every morning 5 days in a row. Plus if you need to get personal stuff done during the week you have to take PTO. However, the...

  22. Narcotics administration

    Tree5981 replied to schoolmack's topic in Patient Medications

    I agree with this completely. And to add...she states "Many (not all) patients with chronic pain need limits so they don't monopolize your time". Say what??!! Patients with chronic pain shouldn't...

  23. Narcotics administration

    Tree5981 replied to schoolmack's topic in Patient Medications

    I agree with this completely. And to add...she states "Many (not all) patients with chronic pain need limits so they don't monopolize your time". Say what??!! Patients with chronic pain shouldn't...

  24. Narcotics administration

    Tree5981 replied to schoolmack's topic in Patient Medications

    I don't understand the point of withholding pain medication. I once asked a hospice pharmacist "so if they are a drug addict would you still withhold giving them pain medication?" and he replied...

  25. Have I Committed Career Suicide?

    Tree5981 replied to KaressaD's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Not sure where you live but I know it has taken some of my fellow new grads almost a year to find a job. My personal opinion is that gap won't hurt you since there are others out there who are still...