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  1. Pediatric oncology nursing

    ittybittynurse replied to torashl's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work in Adult Oncology outpatient. I am now inpatient and with peds and cancer. So I just finished my training about 2 weeks ago. Because of my previous experience with chemotherapy I felt I...

  2. Which would be better? ADN or BSN?

    ittybittynurse replied to Reckless96's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Many hospitals aren't hiring ADN anymore. Go with BSN. I know of nurses with experience and have an ADN, and are going back to get BSN, they have kids now, and work full time and go to school full...

  3. HELP!! I had a stalker and because of HIPAA I lost my RN

    ittybittynurse replied to rssawyer's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    DON'T GIVE UP.

  4. Question about two chemo meds

    ittybittynurse replied to happyhaeju's topic in Oncology

    In my facility (outpatient) we push adria. Over 30 minutes while hydration drips. Cyclophosphimide hangs in a bag after

  5. How can I start with Oncology Nursing?

    ittybittynurse replied to jenmesh's topic in Oncology

    Don't be afraid to jump into it. I did right after college. I love it. Seek for outpatient clinics/dr. Offices where you can grow and focus more on treatment rather than bedside

  6. 10 ml Saline Flush- Metallic Taste??

    ittybittynurse posted a topic in Oncology

    After accessing many porta-caths at my outpatient oncology office I have discovered that some patients (not all) have a metallic taste at the back of their mouth. Some smell a salty strong bad odor as...

  7. Northridge Hospital Medical Center

    ittybittynurse posted a topic in California Nursing

    NHCM RN Residency application was was due in the last week of April Has any applicants had a call back

  8. Loma Linda RN Residency in Pediatrics

    ittybittynurse posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Did any else apply to their rn residency program for their pediatric units. hei app was due in april. I am wondering if anyone has heard back from Loma Linda University Children's Hospital - RN...

  9. Nurses Deserve More Respect!

    ittybittynurse replied to natasharostova's topic in General Nursing

    It's always challenging to convey to outsiders what we (nurses) do in terms that are meaningful to them. There is still a widespread belief that nurses are "helpers" to the physician, obediently and...

  10. Northridge Hospital Medical Center

    ittybittynurse replied to ittybittynurse's topic in California Nursing

    What is the difference between internal and external

  11. Northridge Hospital Medical Center

    ittybittynurse replied to ittybittynurse's topic in California Nursing

    They should be calling us this week or next...anyone got a call back yet>???????????????? im

  12. Northridge Hospital Medical Center

    ittybittynurse replied to ittybittynurse's topic in California Nursing

    Northridge on Roscoe is correct, it is part of CHW (catholic healthcare west). Also Mid-May officially begins on the 15th , which makes it May 17th for working days. So I guess starting next week....

  13. New Grads of 2009

    ittybittynurse replied to LUVNURSING2008's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a graduate from May 2009, but I passed my nclex in December '09, I started looking for jobs after I passed. I have not found a job

  14. Northridge Hospital Medical Center

    ittybittynurse replied to ittybittynurse's topic in California Nursing

    When do you think they will start calling people for interviews. I don't want to call and bother them just because May isn't over yet. But then again i'm so eager to find

  15. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    ittybittynurse replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    its

  16. Failed the nclex the 2nd time... feeling down

    ittybittynurse replied to RN,BSN84's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Take your time. I too failed twice, i passed the third time. Dont rush, because there isn't any jobs anyway....so take your precious time and study everything all over again!! Again take your time,...

  17. Bummed...

    ittybittynurse replied to Byaggha's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I failed the first time, I failed the second time. And while I was studying for the third time, I studied EVERY DETAIL!!!!!!! I passed the third

  18. Applying Without Any Luck, What Now?

    ittybittynurse replied to zabbaloo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated in MAY 2009! I have a license, I haven't got hired. I've been doing babysitting jobs. I don't have kids. Thankfully I'm still living with the old folks and just vacationing . ha..... I...

  19. How come it is so difficult to get a job as a New Grad? PLEASE HELP.

    ittybittynurse replied to AmandaLdaisy's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm going through the same thing here in L.A. I need a job! Its been almost a year since I graduated. Well according to the hospitals here, there is not enough funding to train the new graduate...

  20. Survey: Should nurses from other countries be recruited to aid in the nursing shortag

    ittybittynurse replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    How about we use the money and help train new graduate nurses, we can't find

  21. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    ittybittynurse replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I PASSED!!! WOO... for the third time I passed. The second time I took the Nclex it went straight to theCredit Card page, adn i found out I failed. The Third time I took it I got the Pop Up, and I...

  22. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    ittybittynurse replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The second time I took the nclex I got the CC page, and I failed. I took it again for the third time and I got a Pop Up, and I'm still waiting for my results. When you go to the Pearson website,...

  23. Qbanks from KAPLAN, did it help you pass?

    ittybittynurse posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Did anyone practice from the Qbanks, and can actually admit that it helped a lot in passing the NCLEX???? bc and I failed the nclex twice already So I bought the Kaplan qbanks for the second time,...

  24. OXYGEN OR MORPHINE?

    ittybittynurse posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The NCLEX Question: A man comes to the ER complaining of retrosternal chest pain, SOB. BP 110/70, HR 100 and irregular, RR 28. After attaching the cardiac monitor which of the following orders are...

  25. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    ittybittynurse replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1. Insertion of CVC, pt. should NOT deep breath. instead pt SHOULD do Valsalva Maneuver. 2. Sulfonamides are to treat inflammatory bowel disease, increase fluids 3. Multiple Myeloma is unique as a...