CarryThatWeight

CarryThatWeight BSN

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  1. What is the difference between oncology nurse and AGCNS-ONC?

    CarryThatWeight replied to aarellano22's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an oncology certified nurse (OCN), but I don't know any of those other initials you mentioned. Hopefully someone else will come along to help answer your

  2. escaping hprp

    CarryThatWeight replied to brayrn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    How did you come to be wrongly placed in the

  3. Scrub the Hub

    CarryThatWeight replied to ManNurseBear's topic in General Nursing

    Are you a newer nurse? The reason I ask is that I think most nurses, after some years of experience, are humbled by our humanness and tendency to make mistakes. We become less judgmental and more...

  4. Scrub the Hub

    CarryThatWeight replied to ManNurseBear's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, that's kind of harsh. The OP said they made a mistake and felt bad about it! No one is perfect. In the grand scheme of things, it IS unlikely to cause a major issue. And yes, I work oncology and...

  5. Evolution and Nursing

    CarryThatWeight replied to TheFowldogg's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    GrumpyRN just wants to fight.

  6. Do Your Coworkers do this?

    CarryThatWeight replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    At my job, they tell us we may need to come in on our days off to get training for certain procedures. I'm sorry, but I'm full time and my days off are just that - OFF days. If they can't find time to...

  7. Should I resign, or be suspended?

    CarryThatWeight replied to mahroya's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm surprised no one has mentioned this, but if you are not represented by a union, you are likely an "at-will" employee. This means that either party--employer or employee--may terminate the working...

  8. Nurse brutally beaten in a Brooklyn Hospital

    CarryThatWeight replied to HGTVrn33's topic in Nursing News

    Concealed only goes so far... eventually, someone WILL find out. Your shirt or pants leg may ride up, you bend over, someone sees a shape through your scrubs... Then you will be fired, and likely...

  9. Nurse brutally beaten in a Brooklyn Hospital

    CarryThatWeight replied to HGTVrn33's topic in Nursing News

    I have a concealed handgun license and carry too, but in my state it is illegal to carry in a hospital. So unless I'm willing to commit a crime by carrying unlawfully, a gun would not protect me...

  10. Sacramento Job Market

    CarryThatWeight replied to cna to crna2b's topic in California Nursing

    Sacramento is not a good market for nurses. Are you a nurse or a CNA? There are only a few main hospital systems: Sutter, UC Davis, Kaiser, and Mercy (Catholic Healthcare West). All of them are very...

  11. The Right to Die with Dignity- MD assisted suicide

    CarryThatWeight replied to SL2014's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm with Ruby. Regardless of method, a person can try to end their own life, but they don't have the right to involve someone else. As such, we as healthcare providers would never recommend to...

  12. Help, concerned about new job

    CarryThatWeight replied to Armywife08's topic in Texas Nursing

    I had to have a booster for MMR when I started nursing school. I had had all the required shots as a child but was showing low antibody levels for Mumps. I got the MMR booster and had no

  13. Atheism in nursing

    CarryThatWeight replied to pugmom79's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Pugmom79, I am a Christian, but I think you were very appropriate and respectful. I think you did the right thing by stating your boundary and offering to step out, rather than participate in...

  14. When will I learn? Right back where I started

    CarryThatWeight replied to Marshall1's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I understand where you're coming from. Having gone on and off medication for many years, I have recently gone back on antidepressants. I didn't want to either, but was having similar issues as you...

  15. Oncology nursing experiences

    CarryThatWeight replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in Oncology

    Oncology is both very rewarding and very challenging emotionally. We see the same patients over and over, often for long periods of time, so we develop relationships with them and their family...

  16. New RN needs advice

    CarryThatWeight replied to RescueNinja13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm so sorry! I can't see anything that you did wrong, based on what you wrote. You were advocating for your patient, which is what a good nurse does. Agree with PP - can you get out of your contract...

  17. Why do Nurses tell students to go BSN??

    CarryThatWeight replied to besaangel's topic in General Students

    Quite frankly, you should get a BSN first because it's miserable to work your butt off in an ADN program, get a 4.0, and go job hunting only to be told repeatedly that you're not good enough because...

  18. Jurisprudence prep course

    CarryThatWeight replied to orangepink's topic in Texas Nursing

    I endorsed from California last year. I paid for the prep course, sat through it in one sitting and passed the exam on the first try. For me, it was worth the $25. You can open other website, but if...

  19. City of Hope New Grad 2013 App

    CarryThatWeight replied to sashimi's topic in California Nursing

    Jaspersun, I tried to PM you back but your inbox is

  20. Moving to dallas, tx from california, new grad RN, need advice!

    CarryThatWeight replied to lynloro's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am a California native and I moved to Dallas 9 months ago. I love it here! However, I have a BSN and had three years of experience when I came. My hospital does not hire ADN new grads, and while I...

  21. Endorsing Cali. License to another state! Please help.

    CarryThatWeight replied to ehjoanne's topic in California Nursing

    I was originally licensed in California and didn't have a Texas license when I received two job offers in Dallas. I was given about two months to relocate, endorse my license, and start work. Both...

  22. California NCLEX-RN endorsing to Texas

    CarryThatWeight replied to roseannabiog16's topic in Nurse Registration

    Oh, well being from the Philippines changes everything. There is a Nurse Registration forum; you should try posting there. I don't know anything about international nursing

  23. My experience of nclex and FAILED

    CarryThatWeight replied to stephanie11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm a Christian too but that's some really interesting theology you've got that you can use God's promises in relation to the NCLEX and feel that God let you down since you didn't pass... I agree with...

  24. City of Hope New Grad 2013 App

    CarryThatWeight replied to sashimi's topic in California Nursing

    NurseK7, I sent you a pm, but you may not be able to read it if you haven't had 15 posts here yet. When is your

  25. California NCLEX-RN endorsing to Texas

    CarryThatWeight replied to roseannabiog16's topic in Nurse Registration

    You mean you don't know if you are a nurse? If you have a license number from the board, you are a nurse. If you don't, you're not. The only way to get one is to be eligible for and pass the NCLEX....