Cricket183

Cricket183 BSN, RN

Oncology (OCN)

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  1. Saw an angry clinical instructor...

    Cricket183 replied to Bortaz's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had some really tough clinical instructors who had very high expectations. But they all acted completely professional and were fair to everyone. I hate that those students are getting such a bad...

  2. Is it appropriate to ask this in an interview?

    Cricket183 replied to Suckitupbuttercup's topic in General Nursing

    In my opinion you absolutely have the right to ask about staffing ratios. You also have the right to ask about the culture of the unit, attitudes about teamwork, average turnover, etc. (basically...

  3. Do you dream about work?

    Cricket183 replied to joyful_wanderer's topic in General Nursing

    I had a dream about nursing just last night. Very strange because I have not worked as a nurse in 6 1/2 years (currently on disability). I have been looking into the possibility of returning to...

  4. Keeping License Active?

    Cricket183 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Retired Nurses

    I kept my license active for about 18 months after I went on disability (at age 40). At that point I placed it on inactive status, which is an option in my state. There is no fee to do so here....

  5. Jobs for quiet / introvert nurses

    Cricket183 replied to jigzawnurse28's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I, too, am an introvert. And although I am not shy and do not have social anxiety, I am very reserved and quiet. I think there is this mistaken perception that nurses need to be extroverts. It's so...

  6. Colace & MI

    Cricket183 replied to tiffc8433's topic in Patient Medications

    Cardiology is not my specialty (oncology is) but I seem to remember back in the recesses of my brain that it is given so that patients avoid straining while having a bowel movement--vasovagal...

  7. ICU vs Oncology for new grad

    Cricket183 replied to kelsn's topic in General Nursing

    I began my nursing career on an oncology unit. I had always wanted to work NICU but at the time there weren't any openings for new grads. I quickly feel in love with oncology nursing and have never...

  8. first nursing job offer but no benefits?

    Cricket183 replied to loveteenamarie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Is aesthetics something you are interested in? If so, this is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door. I agree with TheCommuter. Jobs for new grads are hard to come by, especially in...

  9. Failing. Help!!!

    Cricket183 replied to jscott102259's topic in General Students

    One of the key factors in retaining what you study is to identify your learning style. There are many theories of learning styles. Most people use a combination of learning styles but usually have a...

  10. Does 12 hr shifter work less than 8 hr shifter?

    Cricket183 replied to sourapril's topic in General Nursing

    Where I worked we were required to work seven 12 hour shifts in a two week period, which works out to a minimum of 84 hours/2

  11. What is the answer to this question??!!

    Cricket183 replied to Lev's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Lev

  12. Another crazy question..need input

    Cricket183 replied to Lev's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree that it all depends on the rule. If the rule is something with minor consequences when broken, it might annoy me but I generally will keep my thoughts to myself. Let's say the rule is no...

  13. Float Pool Vent

    Cricket183 replied to Bezoars's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked as the charge nurse on an inpatient oncology unit I almost always assigned the "easier" patients to a nurse who floated to our unit. This was not because I felt that they were...

  14. Disabled seems to have some new meaning!

    Cricket183 replied to suanna's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have been on disability now for 6 1/2 years. I HATE IT! I am only 46 and the thought of this potentially being the rest of my life scares and depresses me. I worked hard for my nursing degree and...

  15. Infusaport--unusual placement

    Cricket183 posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I had surgery today to place a port. I have RSD/CRPS and receive ketamine infusions every four weeks for four days in a row. I have really poor veins and getting IV access on me has always been a...

  16. rn refresher course

    Cricket183 replied to bbRN1972's topic in General Nursing

    There is also a refresher course through Austin Community College in association with multiple other community colleges throughout the state. The didactic portion is completed online with the...

  17. Psych brought up the "D" word today

    Cricket183 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I have been on SSDI for just over six years now. I was approved the first time I applied and had my first check within 5 months from when I applied. I never saw a doctor other than my own. That...

  18. To Return to Nursing or Not?

    Cricket183 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I am possibly facing a dilemma. Six years ago I was forced to leave nursing and go on medical disability. At the time I was 40, working in a very busy inpatient oncology unit and had just received...

  19. To Return to Nursing or Not?

    Cricket183 replied to Cricket183's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you all so much for the input. I hadn't really even considered private duty nursing as an option because all of my experience is inpatient oncology, but I do like the option. Part-time or per...

  20. I Miss Nursing

    Cricket183 posted a topic in Retired Nurses

    Six years ago today (actually Feb. 29th) was my last day to work. I was a RN on a very busy inpatient oncology unit. I loved it! There is something very special about working with cancer patients...

  21. Nursing School Incivility

    Cricket183 replied to amw79's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Did you not get a chance to evaluate your preceptor? When I was a preceptor for the local college I filled out an evaluation on the student but they also filled out one on

  22. What is up with these Sickle Cell Patients?!

    Cricket183 replied to BrandNewbieNurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I realize this is an old post but I wanted to put in my two cents. I am (was) a RN in oncology for many years before being diagnosed with RSD/CRPS seven years ago which resulted in me being forced to...

  23. The Face of a Medical Error...

    Cricket183 replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    So glad to hear you are doing well. When the incident I was involved in happened, it took a long time for me to come to terms with it. It was such a complex situation with so many others involved (6...

  24. Most challenging nursing department

    Cricket183 replied to rose89's topic in General Nursing

    I worked inpatient Oncology and loved it. (I'm currently on disability and miss it terribly!) It was always something new and interesting to me. I really think every nurse has their own niche where...

  25. The Face of a Medical Error...

    Cricket183 replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Music in My Heart, Been thinking about you and wondering how you are doing?