HerbalGypsy

HerbalGypsy

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  1. Ageism in Nursing: A Pervasive Problem

    HerbalGypsy replied to VickyRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thought provoking article and comments. I have been a nurse for 7 years but I am an older nurse having passed my boards at the age of 55 with and ADN. I am currently in school for my BSN and fairly...

  2. want to be an oncology nurse

    HerbalGypsy replied to cymphilly's topic in Oncology

    You don't say where you are located. However, Washington Hospital Center in Washington DC has a resident program for new graduates with possible openings on the medical-oncology unit. It is an...

  3. Am I being realistic? Nursing school at 45?

    HerbalGypsy replied to aidensmom403's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I graduated with an ADN and passed my boards at 54. Been at the bedside for the last five years, Got my OCN and I am back at school to get my BSN. No, your not too

  4. Nurses in oncology having stillborns

    HerbalGypsy replied to quetepye's topic in Oncology

    Nurses who are pregnant are not allowed to handle chemotherapy on our unit. They just have to let management know as soon as they know

  5. Looking for some advice!! RN working onc for the 1st time

    HerbalGypsy replied to yadis572002's topic in Oncology

    Join ONS. They provide an amazing journal and great opportunities for

  6. Saline flushes causing nausea for my patients

    HerbalGypsy replied to aeberstein's topic in Oncology

    I've been working in medical-oncology for almost 5 years and have found this to be quite common with central lines. Sometimes flushing slowly has been effective, but I will often tell patients to...

  7. My sister is on life support

    HerbalGypsy replied to realnursealso/LPN's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for you and all those who love your sister. May you find solace in the love she shares with all of you, here and

  8. nursing errors

    HerbalGypsy posted a topic in General Nursing

    There has been a number of threads r/t med errors. however, what about medical errors. I am seriously considering leaving my current position because of a mistake I have made. No harm came to the...

  9. nursing errors

    HerbalGypsy replied to HerbalGypsy's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for responding so quickly. Hopefully, I'll sleep okay. I think maybe because I am one of those "mature" new nurses, I don't allow myself to make mistakes. Most of my peers agewise have been...

  10. BSN does not mean better... Sometimes education is overrated!

    HerbalGypsy replied to lovegoddess1977's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    My only response is that to become an RN, ADNs and BSNs all must take and pass the same exam. Therefore, they should get the same

  11. Washington Hospital Center - Good for grads?

    HerbalGypsy replied to chachi69's topic in General Nursing

    Hi There! Washington Hospital Center does hire travel nurses. They are frequently on my unit. 3NE. We had one travel nurse on the unit for 1 year! Her choice. As previously stated, the acuity is...

  12. What do you love about working in oncology?

    HerbalGypsy replied to PatricksRNMommy's topic in Oncology

    It is truly the patients that make it worthwhile. You are able to develop an ongoing relationship as they go through multiple cycles of chemo. Outcomes will differ but how the heart is touched is...

  13. So, why Oncology?

    HerbalGypsy replied to bucketheart's topic in Oncology

    Oncology nursing from the start! Lost a sister along time ago, to something "like leukemia". Always wanted to support others in similar circumstances. It is so very rewarding. We have many who come...

  14. Nurse for a year!

    HerbalGypsy posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just renewed my license for the first time and it feels terrific I waited a loooong time to become a nurse and I just love bedside nursing. It is enourmously challenging and rewarding. It can be...

  15. cleaning poop

    HerbalGypsy replied to tprashad's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, the pooh factor. Most of the time it does not bother me. Just once, when a patient had exploding diarrhea. Thank goodness he could walk to the bathroom. The entire bathroom was covered. Not...

  16. Scrubs for Short People!

    HerbalGypsy replied to Pinky2's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    This is the time of year to stock up on capris length pants! I am 5' 1/2 so I also have a length problem. Would love to be your weight:lol2: I found the capris length to work great. Hope this...

  17. New Grad Oncology Fellowship-Yikes!

    HerbalGypsy replied to TypicalFish's topic in Oncology

    Hi Dawn, We may get to know each other! I was also just hired as a new grad at a magnet hospital and I have a July start date. I am looking forward with great anticipation and trepedation to...

  18. 4/22/05 Show 20/20 H2O myth

    HerbalGypsy replied to bellcollector's topic in General Nursing

    I also disagree with 20/20. However, it is important to increase the amount of water consumed gradually. This allows the body to adjust to the increase and use the water and not just eliminate it....

  19. "Cheat Sheets"

    HerbalGypsy posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi All, As a relatively new grad (Dec04) I am seeking to design a "brain" for use on a med oncology floor. (hopefuuly) Pt load is 5:1. I used a variety of styles as a student, but not one that I...

  20. dec grads, when r u taking the nclex?

    HerbalGypsy replied to SpecFuz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    NCCLEXI took the test Feb 14. It shut off after 75 questions. I thought I had failed. I had alot of the alternative style questions. The type where you must select all of the correct answers or it...

  21. Anyone else graduating in December?

    HerbalGypsy replied to youngRNstudent's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The sixteenth was my final! Woohoo!! Our pinning was canceled because of weather. Just have to prepare for the NCLEX. I cannot believe that I have fullfilled a lifelong dream. I am waiting to get...