Surg-OncRN

Surg-OncRN

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  1. Lessons Learned From A Decade Of Nursing

    Surg-OncRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Click on the link and let me know what you think. Lessons Learned From A Decade Of Nursing — Nursing Life Back to Health What are some of the lessons you have learned from

  2. RN Bloggers!

    Surg-OncRN replied to IckuRN's topic in General Nursing

    Nobody is commenting so I will. I have recently started my own nursing blog where I help nurses and their loved ones live a healthy life. I see so many in healthcare not living even close to a healthy...

  3. CAT vs. conventional medicine

    Surg-OncRN replied to gedson's topic in General Nursing

    This is a great question Gedson. I want to commend you for asking about this. CAT is poorly understood in the medical, nursing community, because frankly they are just not educated on it. Personally,...

  4. Nursing school is making me fat

    Surg-OncRN replied to gedson's topic in General Students

    The key I have found to keeping weight under control is to stay full. A lot of people advocate for eating bread, fruit, and other snack foods. These are all carbohydrates and the way to stay full and...

  5. The Controversy: Mandatory Flu Vaccines

    Surg-OncRN replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    1) No, I do not believe it works. There are still chemicals and heavy metals in the vaccine I do not want in my body. 2) No 3) I will be nice and say the flu vaccine may give a slight benefit. I do...

  6. RN- BSN online

    Surg-OncRN replied to GenSurgRNFA's topic in School, College Programs

    You can always try Fort Hays State University in Kansas. I have really been impressed with their RN to BSN online program. It is only 182 a semester hour as well and you get a grade. Realize with WGU...

  7. Already ready to Quit

    Surg-OncRN replied to emilyjRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi Emily, I can empathize with your situation here. First of all, I want to commend you on reaching out for advice instead of letting this drag on for years causing further stress. First thing you...

  8. 9 Tips For Surviving Nurse Practitioner School

    Surg-OncRN replied to Michael M. Heuninckx's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Great article Michael, thanks for the tips and advice. I am looking forward to going to NP school after I complete my RN to BSN program. Will definitely be checking out the

  9. Night Shift Woes...When Do You Sleep On Your Days Off????

    Surg-OncRN replied to BibleBarb56's topic in General Nursing

    For myself, I work 12 hour nights during the week. I have worked night shifts for four years in my career. I think the first thing to do is get other areas of health dialed in like eating right and...

  10. Where to get these certifications?

    Surg-OncRN replied to nursebabyxoxo's topic in Holistic

    I would consider posting this under the Holistic Nurse Forum on this website under specialties. You will get better feedback on this topic there. This is a vast topic and could go in a million...

  11. Functional Medicine Doctor

    Surg-OncRN replied to aly.mehis's topic in Holistic

    Your Welcome! Sure, it will not hurt. You should be able to get better feedback over

  12. is your immune system suffering?

    Surg-OncRN replied to nealiiih's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Been doing Med-Surg bedside nursing in a big academic setting and have not gotten sick in at least four years. Make sure you are taking a pro-biotic and working on replenishing the good gut bacteria....

  13. 7 tips for Nurse Entrepreneurs- Its critical to FAIL in order to SUCCEED.

    Surg-OncRN replied to Nursepreneur's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Some great advice Nursepreneur. I especially like number 2 and 5. I believe every failure brings you one step closer to success and if you are all over the place you will become a jack of all trades...

  14. Functional Medicine Doctor

    Surg-OncRN replied to aly.mehis's topic in Holistic

    Straight up I would go for your BSN as soon as possible if you want to be a functional medicine practitioner. With a BSN, you will not have to take any of the extra classes, but be prepared to study...

  15. Fort Hays-FHSU

    Surg-OncRN replied to eyler94558's topic in Online Distance Learning

    So far I have taken five classes at Fort Hays. Honestly, I am very happy with the quality of education. Also, they are very helpful if you do have an issue. I think they have been doing online...

  16. VA Nursing Salary Negotiation

    Surg-OncRN posted a topic in Government, Military

    I am being offered a job at the VA medical center. Does anyone know if or how flexible their salary offer is for an experienced staff nurse. Would like to hear any advice or feedback based on your...

  17. Fort Hays State University

    Surg-OncRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey guys, I am strongly considering this school to do my RN-BSN. It attracts me for a number of reasons. 100% online, low cost, accredited, 30 credit hours for RN-BSN, good reputation, and not many...

  18. I really want to quit my job....

    Surg-OncRN replied to aspragg5387's topic in Nursing Career

    Unfortunately, many nurses face this problem of dreading their job in any nursing position. I have struggled with it myself at times and still struggle with it some. I believe there is some good...

  19. New nurse fears

    Surg-OncRN replied to redcherrynurse's topic in General Students

    I was terrified when I started working in the hospital as well. GrnTea is right, in order to grow you need to step out of your comfort zone. This transition will not only help you to become a better...

  20. I chose Nursing as my major! College Freshman

    Surg-OncRN replied to Hondagirl95's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As Esme12 said, many have done it. All I can say is keep focused on your goal and do not listen to the negative people in your life. As you stated, anything is possible with God and I believe that as...

  21. I hate my job (vent)

    Surg-OncRN replied to MarrahRN91's topic in General Nursing

    Some good advice from jadelpn and Anna. After eight years I have learned that in order to love my job it is up to me. My stress and job satisfaction depends a lot on the attitude I take towards the...

  22. Question about CSMRN

    Surg-OncRN replied to ViolinTreble's topic in Medical-Surgical

    You should be good but call them and ask to be sure. As far as studying goes, I would get a solid review book and do a lot of nclex adult med-surg questions and you should be fine. Give yourself about...

  23. I am in school for my ASN, can I become a Naturopathic Practitioner?

    Surg-OncRN replied to hayleyyelyah's topic in Holistic

    This is a topic that has been on my mind for a few years now and every day I work in the hospital I want to do it more and more. To get an accurate answer on this question myself, I have emailed some...

  24. Fort Hays univ

    Surg-OncRN replied to ERnurse71's topic in School, College Programs

    I am in my first semester and am happy so far with the quality of education and organization of the school. They seem like they know what they are doing and want you to go to school at their...

  25. How did you get out of getting the Flu shot?

    Surg-OncRN posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    Hi, I have gotten the flu shot every year since becoming a nurse seven years ago. I have decided I do not want to take it anymore for reasons I will not get into right now. My facility pushes getting...