NurseKate16

NurseKate16

Post-Surgical, Urology, Short Procedures

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  1. 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...

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  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. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. NJ IV/Phlebotomy Certification Classes

    NurseKate16 posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    My coworker and I are both RNs. We work in an Office-Based Surgery setting and see patients for both office visits and procedures with anesthesia. We have been seeing an increased need for us to start...

  8. Any current RN to BSN students..

    NurseKate16 posted a topic in School, College Programs

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

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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

  12. I Got In!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

    Congrats and good

  13. 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

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. Socializing after work in your scrubs

    NurseKate16 replied to klone's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You do know some secretaries or other dental or medical staff that are not currently seeing patients wear scrubs? I'm a nurse and on the days that we don't have patients I still am required to wear...

  18. Freaking out a little! Taking NCLEX-RN tomorrow!

    NurseKate16 replied to travelcat18's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yayyyyyyyy!!!!!!

  19. Need to interview a nurse or NP

    NurseKate16 replied to raecudzy1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Answered your questions. Please let me know if you need anything else.

  20. CCM (County College of Morris) - Anyone applied to Nursing program for Fall?

    NurseKate16 replied to RNdreams7's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I was very happy with it and felt they prepared you for the nclex. I am very happy I went there. And yes, I am in school for my BSN and it's both exciting and dreadful

  21. Website suggestions?

    NurseKate16 replied to Pat2012's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Making a profile on LinkedIn may be helpful. I did (when not even looking for a new job) and got recruiters and human resources managers messaging me in my area. I got some interviews later on that...

  22. Need to interview a nurse or NP

    NurseKate16 replied to raecudzy1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Sent you an

  23. Freaking out a little! Taking NCLEX-RN tomorrow!

    NurseKate16 replied to travelcat18's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck! Let us know how it goes!!! I remember being so

  24. CCM (County College of Morris) - Anyone applied to Nursing program for Fall?

    NurseKate16 replied to RNdreams7's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Good luck from a CCM graduate!! I remember waiting for my letter a few years

  25. North Jersey hospitals

    NurseKate16 replied to Natural510's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Saint Clare's Hospitals, Morristown Memorial Hospital, Hackettstown Medical Center, those are a few. As for Barnabas.. I have never worked there but I was a patient in the burn unit as a child and...