Emilynn09

Emilynn09

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  1. Why did you choose oncology?

    Emilynn09 replied to PlourdieRN's topic in Oncology

    I'm not an ONC Certified nurse but, I do work in Oncology and I really love working with people who have cancer. They are the most appreciative people you can possibly work with. I also find much...

  2. Chemo patient to nurse ratios

    Emilynn09 replied to jbluehorseh's topic in Oncology

    I work on a med/surg/oncology floor and without chemo the ratio is 5:1, 3:1 if you are giving chemo. This is in California. I'm not familiar with other states and thinking this might vary from not...

  3. Taking ACLS, what to expect and how to prepare?

    Emilynn09 replied to gloryfied's topic in First Year After Licensure

    DITTO to this

  4. Career change

    Emilynn09 replied to LittlenurseRN's topic in Nursing Career

    This is not true. While the market is hard right now it's not impossible. I am a new grad and was hired right away after graduating. I know this is an exceptionally lucky circumstance, but that means...

  5. Leaving my old job for a new one..Why am I leaving tho?

    Emilynn09 replied to gloryfied's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you leave your current job off, your resume is going to look like you are an RN with ZERO nursing experience, why would you want to do that? Leave it on, 7 months is better than no experience. I...

  6. RN-BSN July 2012..

    Emilynn09 replied to Jess_Missouri_RN's topic in Chamberlain College

    I am working full time and taking Transitions and SOCS350N; I don't have children but I have dogs and a husband and I am finding that I have more than enough time to complete the assignments in both...

  7. Possible move to Texas, need input

    Emilynn09 replied to Emilynn09's topic in Texas Nursing

    PERFECT! That'll be me by the time we move. Only 8 more months until I have my BSN! I knew it would be a fantabulous idea to get that done right

  8. ACLS+ EKG Certification?

    Emilynn09 posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hello, I'm a new nurse, been working for about six months now. The floor I work on at work is temporarily closed for some reason or other, so I have been floating around the hospital wherever they can...

  9. Possible move to Texas, need input

    Emilynn09 replied to Emilynn09's topic in Texas Nursing

    Awesome. I hope I have the same

  10. rn to bsn online 12 months

    Emilynn09 replied to bigdaddy2011's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am doing Chamberlain, since I have a BS in another field I cleared all the GEs and it'll take me just under 9 months to complete a BSN. I like it, it's accredited regionally and by

  11. Hospitals only hiring BSN's?

    Emilynn09 replied to txhopeful13's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    i am an adn rn and i was hired before i even passed nclex at a local hospital. i've been working now for about 6 months. yes, it can be done and hospitals do hire

  12. Online BSN programs for someone without a nursing background?

    Emilynn09 replied to HenryH's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Are you sure these aren't RN to BSN bridge programs that you are seeing

  13. Can a registered nurse live comfortably with their salary?

    Emilynn09 replied to Heath9672's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Yes. You can live comfortably. I own my home (not a mansion) and I drive a BMW that I bought new. The house and the car are the ONLY debt I have, I also save a considerable amount of money each month....

  14. sharing stethoscopes?

    Emilynn09 replied to eternalbride's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Not at all, wipe it down between not only users but patients as well and it should be

  15. Possible move to Texas, need input

    Emilynn09 replied to Emilynn09's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks so much, it's definitely going to be over in the Ft. Worth area. I guess there's no spot for him in Austin, so if anyone knows that area well, I'd love to hear it. Good areas to live, places to...

  16. RN-BSN July 2012..

    Emilynn09 replied to Jess_Missouri_RN's topic in Chamberlain College

    It cut out 8 weeks for me from the total time. But, because I cleared so many of the general ed courses, I did find myself in a position of trying to meet their 35 unit residency requirement, so I'm...

  17. Possible move to Texas, need input

    Emilynn09 replied to Emilynn09's topic in Texas Nursing

    Funny, I come from CA and the cost of living was LOW to me, even thought I'd be making less as an

  18. RN-BSN July 2012..

    Emilynn09 replied to Jess_Missouri_RN's topic in Chamberlain College

    Because I have a bachelor's already, I cleared a lot of the GE units. I, too, was accepted into a Cal State program and was registered to start in Fall there, and left for chamberlain. I found the...

  19. Possible move to Texas, need input

    Emilynn09 replied to Emilynn09's topic in Texas Nursing

    That's great news! I worry about us having to move and then me being out of a job. My worst fear is having my husband go and me having to stay behind because lack of job. I'm hoping when the time...

  20. Possible move to Texas, need input

    Emilynn09 replied to Emilynn09's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks so much for the input Lonestar. We've just discovered that maybe Ft. Worth may be an option as well, do you know anything about that area too

  21. With BSN at Chamberlain can you get an MSN elsewhere???

    Emilynn09 replied to bharlan712's topic in Chamberlain College

    That accreditation is a national accreditation so in a sense it is accredited. What one should look for is a regional accreditation. For example in the western US it's called a WASC accreditation. You...

  22. Interview for oncology position: Do I disclose that I'm pregnant?

    Emilynn09 replied to jessicakay's topic in Oncology

    This is TRUE. I was hired on as a new grad on an Oncology floor and just now, I am being required to take the ONS Chemo certification at 6 months in. I have never administered chemo or radiation yet,...

  23. Florida impared nurse program

    Emilynn09 replied to lavalamprn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Welcome to my daily life. Patient care takes more importance than charting. How many nurses have had to stay after shift from time to time to finish up charting. This is not so

  24. Florida impared nurse program

    Emilynn09 replied to lavalamprn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Something doesn't sound right. So you're tired, that's why you fell asleep- and patient's complain. I've had people complain about me before and no one wanted to report me to the board. Heck, I've...

  25. Not even a word of English

    Emilynn09 replied to MomRN0913's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    For me, the concern comes with communication. How am I to be an effective nurse if I can't communicate with my patient or have them Communicate with me. This person needs a nurse who can speak with...