MercedesBaseyScottRN MSN

MercedesBaseyScottRN has 10 years experience as a MSN and specializes in Oncology nursing and patient navigation.

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   Why You Should Pursue a Career in Oncology Nursing

   MercedesBaseyScottRN posted a topic in Oncology

   What is an Oncology Nurse? Oncology nurses provide care and treatment for patients suffering from various cancer and hematology disorders. These treatments can take place in the inpatient setting...
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   PICOT HELP

   MercedesBaseyScottRN replied to MercedesBaseyScottRN's topic in General Students

   Hailie, Thank you for your feedback. I originally attempted that because I've always noticed it's easier to do research when the topic is broad. It's just that PICOTs seem so specific in all that they...
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   PICOT HELP

   MercedesBaseyScottRN posted a topic in General Students

   Hello, im currently in grad school and struggling with my PICOT question. It originally was: In new graduate nurses (P), does a smaller nurse to patient ratio (I) compared to the traditional nurse to...
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   PCCN certification help

   MercedesBaseyScottRN replied to MercedesBaseyScottRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   I took my exam last Monday and passed. Thanks for everyones
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   PCCN certification help

   MercedesBaseyScottRN replied to MercedesBaseyScottRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Question Tarabara, Barbara Pope's reviews has questions but I'm having trouble finding the
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   PCCN certification help

   MercedesBaseyScottRN replied to MercedesBaseyScottRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Thanks guys, great to hear no vents. What about hemodynamic monitoring? CVP, PWP, SVR, things like
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   PCCN certification help

   MercedesBaseyScottRN posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Is anyone PCCN certified and recently taken the test? What did you use to study and what do you feel helped? I'm using the Progressive Care Nursing Certification preparation, review, and practice exam...
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   MD Anderson GN Residency Summer 2015

   MercedesBaseyScottRN replied to Guest488419's topic in Texas Nursing

   Deej394, Hi, I began the program in February. It definitely has it's positives and negatives. Benefits and pay is pretty good. But the hospital has been suffering from a pretty big nursing shortage...
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   Relocating to Texas

   MercedesBaseyScottRN replied to hopeful003's topic in Texas Nursing

   I wouldnt really suggest relocating here until you have a position lined up unless you really have the finances and resources. Ive seen too many liscensed nursed waiting 6 months-year for a job or...
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    MD Anderson GN Residency Spring 2015

    MercedesBaseyScottRN replied to peaches816's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Can anyone who's started tell me what they do about BLS training? I just realized mine is expired and I start Monday and I'm surprised they haven't already asked for a copy of my
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    MD Anderson RN Program 2015

    MercedesBaseyScottRN replied to ilovemaxpuppy's topic in Texas Nursing

    I just studied by myself using my hesi review book and doing any free practice questions I could find online. You'll do awesome! I heard Hurst is super good! And I considered asking just in case, but...
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    MD Anderson RN Program 2015

    MercedesBaseyScottRN replied to ilovemaxpuppy's topic in Texas Nursing

    I've been chilling for too long smh lol. It sucks because I knocked my test out so fast and already did all my new hire stuff, but I got hired to MDA in the last batch of interviews so I don't start...
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    MD Anderson RN Program 2015

    MercedesBaseyScottRN replied to ilovemaxpuppy's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yeah we got our ATTs at a little before the end of December. First classmate took boards new years eve and then I had mine January 3rd, the first date available. What are you using to
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    MD Anderson RN Program 2015

    MercedesBaseyScottRN replied to ilovemaxpuppy's topic in Texas Nursing

    I passed my NCLEX January 3rd! Had to go ahead and get that out of the way lol. What about
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    how to pass NCLEX-RN 2015

    MercedesBaseyScottRN replied to aiampinay85's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you haven't been in school since 08 and went to a non US nursing school I suggest you taking a full review course (Kaplan or Hurst or other options) because since 08 lots have things have