Marvin1379

Marvin1379 has 3 years experience and specializes in Oncology; Burn ICU.

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

   Marvin1379 replied to jentrump29's topic in Oncology

   Certification is not required to get into oncology. As the previous poster listed, there are criteria that you have to meet to become certified. SOME hospitals encourage certification, whereas others (even the prestigious ones) see it as a "nice to...

2. HELP with nursing credential order

   Marvin1379 replied to mzjennx's topic in ADN/BSN

   You do not put ACLS after your name. It's not intended for that. Otherwise, as a few of the above have said, it goes in order of hardest to lose. Such as I am Marvin1379, BS, RN, OCN. Ive heard conflicting opinions about "BSN." technically, it's wron...

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

   Marvin1379 replied to jentrump29's topic in Oncology

   Certifications in general help you in the future. I just became OCN certified (2 days ago, in fact), but even if I leave Oncology, I believe it will help me. It shows that I am dedicated to more than the minimum. It shows determination to learn mo...