MercedesBaseyScottRN MSN

Oncology nursing and patient navigation

Member

All Content by MercedesBaseyScottRN

  1. MercedesBaseyScottRN

    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...
  2. MercedesBaseyScottRN

    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...
  3. MercedesBaseyScottRN

    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...
  4. MercedesBaseyScottRN

    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...
  5. MercedesBaseyScottRN

    PCCN certification help

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

    I took my exam last Monday and passed. Thanks for everyones
  6. MercedesBaseyScottRN

    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
  7. MercedesBaseyScottRN

    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
  8. MercedesBaseyScottRN

    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...
  9. MercedesBaseyScottRN

    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...
  10. MercedesBaseyScottRN

    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
  11. MercedesBaseyScottRN

    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...
  12. MercedesBaseyScottRN

    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...
  13. MercedesBaseyScottRN

    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
  14. MercedesBaseyScottRN

    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
  15. MercedesBaseyScottRN

    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
  16. MercedesBaseyScottRN

    Did anything really help you pass nclex?

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

    ^^^ I agree. My program always had us take exams on the computer and always used application questions, so taking the nclex felt like just another nursing school test. And our pass rates are high. I...
  17. MercedesBaseyScottRN

    Low Kaplan Qbank Scores

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

    I took mine today. I was making an average of 60-65 on my Kaplan questions. Just keep doing them and reading the rationales and I'm sure you'll do
  18. MercedesBaseyScottRN

    PLEASE stop stressing the nclex... just stop

    MercedesBaseyScottRN replied to bella14k's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So glad I came across this post! I test Saturday and have been considering rescheduling it due to fear. But my nursing school preps well and I am an awesome test taker. But seeing so many people...
  19. MercedesBaseyScottRN

    nclex passed

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

    So did you do any review course at all? I'm super nervous because most people take those expensive courses and I just can't afford that. I did well on my exit HESI so it is predicted that I have 97...
  20. MercedesBaseyScottRN

    MD Anderson GN Residency Spring 2015

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

    Ok good. Thanks for the info. I'll try to give her more time before I freak out lol. Cassybear, Yes, I have my
  21. MercedesBaseyScottRN

    MD Anderson GN Residency Spring 2015

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

    I'm getting calls for other interviews but I don't wanna waste anyone's time if its not necessary. But I don't know anything about the positon except the floor I'm on and that I work nights. Waiting...
  22. MercedesBaseyScottRN

    MD Anderson GN Residency Spring 2015

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

    How long ago did you interview and then when did you hear when they you started? I interviewed almost 3 weeks ago, she emailed and said I got the position the same night, and said she'd contact me...
  23. MercedesBaseyScottRN

    MD Anderson GN Residency Spring 2015

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

    Has anyone gotten any information about the positions? Like pay and start date,
  24. MercedesBaseyScottRN

    Texas BON ATT - December grads

    MercedesBaseyScottRN replied to Abbylynne's topic in Texas Nursing

    Most people have told me that after you finally get your ATT you can schedule your test pretty soon. Like within a week or 2 if thats what you want. Testing centers test twice a day, 6 days a week. So...
  25. MercedesBaseyScottRN

    Texas BON ATT - December grads

    MercedesBaseyScottRN replied to Abbylynne's topic in Texas Nursing

    I wish i started that early. MD Anderson doesn't start until February. I can't imagine not being in school and not working for the next 2 months. That really depends on your hospital. Baylor in Dallas...