bonnielilgirl

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1. how to prepare OCN exam

   bonnielilgirl replied to evershygal's topic in Oncology

   Hi-these are the two books that I used to study for the OCN (well the updated versions of them anyways) one is basically a textbook and the other is how just a book of questions in the same style as the OCN. It follows the format of the textbook. Co...

2. What is it like to be an Oncology nurse?

   bonnielilgirl replied to EmBSNStudent's topic in Oncology

   Oncology certification-or OCN is basically a test you take on all oncology related areas. Things like side effect management, oncology emergencies, different types of cancer, treatments like chemo, radiation, surgery...stuff like that. It's definitel...

3. What is it like to be an Oncology nurse?

   bonnielilgirl replied to EmBSNStudent's topic in Oncology

   Like CuticleCare said...Amazing. Wonderful. Fun. Challenging. Scary. Terrifying. Sad. Rewarding. I started off as a new grad with absolutely no idea what I was in for. I love it, love my patients and the environment. I got oncology certified recentl...

4. OCN vs. Cancer Basics Vs. Bio/chemo cert

   bonnielilgirl replied to LevitateMe's topic in Oncology

   I'm scheduled to take the test soon and a little nervous... Anyone have any idea how long it takes to find out if I passed? (or not...gulp)

5. Just...ugh

   bonnielilgirl replied to bonnielilgirl's topic in General Nursing

   They did, I appreciate it! I guess I still have ways to go but youre right things happen and I guess the only thing to do is to learn from your mistakes and keep on learning right?

6. Just...ugh

   bonnielilgirl replied to bonnielilgirl's topic in General Nursing

   Forgetting a patients percocet for 45 minutes while I dealt with another nurse, my manager, an NP, the clerk, the phone, and someone bringing my patient for a test all vying for my attention, poor guy had to sit in pain cause it just slipped my mind....

7. Just...ugh

   bonnielilgirl replied to bonnielilgirl's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks. I appreciate your words. And that couch/tea combo sounds really nice...

8. Just...ugh

   bonnielilgirl posted a topic in General Nursing

   Just a little self-pitying lament on my part (yes, I am aware this doesnt technically have any right to be on a public board but a little support would be so super appreciated...) I just feel so yucky after today's shift. Im newish but not new and t...

9. Any Jewish nurses?

   bonnielilgirl replied to Cora_Ann's topic in Spirituality

   Why chag sameach to you as well!

10. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    bonnielilgirl replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Relations

    To most of my colleagues: Thank you a million times over for being who you are. Thank you for helping this "green" nurse adjust and learn with kindness and respect, and making that transition to colleague when I got some more experience under my belt...

11. Oncology Nursing Vent

    bonnielilgirl replied to bonnielilgirl's topic in Oncology

    I dont let it affect me, actually. I do love my job, nothing anyone says will change that. I just hate the conversations I have to have with people who havent got a clue...

12. Oncology Nursing Vent

    bonnielilgirl replied to bonnielilgirl's topic in Oncology

    Thanks everyone...glad to know I'm not the only one that feels this way!!

13. Oncology Nursing Vent

    bonnielilgirl posted a topic in Oncology

    Hi everyone! So starting off, I am a new grad (well, not so new anymore when I think about the fact that I graduated pretty much a year ago) and I started working on an med onc unit 4 months ago. Now, this is acutally not a vent about my job. I real...

14. Just a vent folks...

    bonnielilgirl replied to bonnielilgirl's topic in Job Hunt

    Glad to know its not just me then...thanks again for well wishes and advice! Missy32 you are right, my friends are really helping me out now...they do understand!

15. Just a vent folks...

    bonnielilgirl replied to bonnielilgirl's topic in Job Hunt

    Thank you itsmejuli and irisk for your kind words!