Tree5981 ADN, BSN, MSN

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 pursue this avenue. Thanks :)

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 in the ER by the nurses. I promised I would never...

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

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 like a total hermit. Otherwise, you feel like you ...

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 mentioned.

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 questions. There are no tests at all. This was th...

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 surprised how much you learn. For me, the best thi...

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 was torn about terminating the pregnancy. Eventu...

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 schedule.

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 hear how you like it once you start! I'm anxious t...

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 want lives scan u can only use the ones on the lis...

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 mail you information on what forms you may be missi...

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 learning environment,, and got certified in chemo. ...

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 someone.

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 to the previous poster stating that there are mor...

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 market has changed drastically since the economy has go...

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

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 takes long.

I've done this too!! hahaha love it!

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 stupid. Even though we feel inadequate, just know ...

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 upside is we get holidays off. Honestly though, I wo...

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 be limited! If anything, you should let the physic...

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 be limited! If anything, you should let the physic...

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 "no". And I 100% agree. What would be the point? I w...

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 waiting to get jobs for months just as the previou...