NurseKate16

NurseKate16 has 4 years experience and specializes in Post-Surgical, Urology, Short Procedures.

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1. Metallic taste/nausea with saline flushes

   NurseKate16 replied to BiohazardBetty's topic in Oncology

   I always thought the metallic taste was from the heparin flush? My patients complain at the end when I flush their port with heparin, and then again at their next treatment when I use saline to flush...

2. ONS Chemo course online

   NurseKate16 replied to msnorth's topic in Oncology

   I took it last year. It was difficult and it even lists it as a course for experienced chemo nurses. However, I was required to take it before ever being around chemo. I passed it, but I don't think...

3. Why I love being an oncology nurse

   NurseKate16 posted a topic in Oncology

   I was feeling emotional and was deep in thought one night at my son's football practice so I posted the following on facebook. I got quite a response so I thought I'd share my thoughts here too:-) I...

4. port accessing tips.

   NurseKate16 replied to busybee04's topic in Oncology

   Agreed, stabilization is key and it's better to be firm with the stick like it's a thumb tack. It goes in smoother and is less painful than a slow break of the skin. I have only been doing this about...

5. Do you enjoy being a nurse?

   NurseKate16 replied to LPNalltheway's topic in General Nursing

   I can honestly and wholeheartedly say I love being a nurse. This is my second nursing job and third in the healthcare field ( I was a nursing assistant/unit secretary prior to graduating). I love...

6. RN to MSN Online-Regis University?

   NurseKate16 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

   Hello everyone! I will be completing my RN to BSN program in June. I am attending University of Phoenix online. I know the school doesn't have the greatest reputation so for my MSN I would like to...

7. discouraged...

   NurseKate16 replied to NurseKate16's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I emailed HR to follow up and just let them know again I am interested and they replied "Kate thank you for the email. We are still in the process of reviewing candidates, and will be in touch a bit...

8. St Barnabas, Livingston, NJ ORIENTATION SOON!

   NurseKate16 replied to MindiRN724's topic in New Jersey Nursing

   No but I know it's a great hospital! Good

9. Any current RN to BSN students..

   NurseKate16 posted a topic in School, College Programs

   Going to UOP( or attending online)? I am !!! Hi

10. I Got In!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    NurseKate16 replied to Cali_Nurse_209's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats and good

11. discouraged...

    NurseKate16 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have been a Registered Nurse for two years at a Urology Office Based Surgery Center. I was a Nursing Assistant for 5 years in the hospital on the post-surgical floor and I worked a bit in the float...

12. HHC

    NurseKate16 replied to milan2006's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Bayada and Visiting Nurse's of New Jersey are the first two that come to

13. Tuition reimbursement in New Jersey?

    NurseKate16 replied to Kelsea1214's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    When I worked at Saint Clare's Hospital they paid for my tuition. They offered this as soon as I started working for them. There are also sometimes smaller organizations or surgicenters that offer...

14. BSN at rutgers?

    NurseKate16 replied to amang's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    If that's what you want to do, go for it. You can also get your Associate's in Nursing at a County College so you can start working sooner as a RN and if you want your BSN later you can continue after...

15. Post Mortem Care

    NurseKate16 replied to mochamonster's topic in General Nursing

    I too treat them with the same respect as I would if they are living and simply care for them how I would want my family members to be treated if they had passed away. I might feel a little sad but...