OncoRN84

OncoRN84 has 10 years experience and specializes in Oncology.

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1. Is ICU nursing in California better?

   OncoRN84 replied to EternalFeather's topic in MICU, SICU

   I don't know that nursing is "better" in California. But I can tell you my experience in moving from Ohio to California. Now, keep in mind that I never worked ICU in Ohio, I worked Step-down but the...

2. Nursing nightmares.

   OncoRN84 replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

   Ditto the forgotten patient dream. I think everyone has that one. I used to have one where I come home and the patients are all over my apartment. There was even a med cart in the living room. I...

3. Second Victims - the Nurse that Makes a Mistake

   OncoRN84 replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

   This is horrid and DOES NOT encourage a culture of safety. This encourages people to hide errors which most likely are systematic. I am so sorry for anyone that has had to endure this process. I...

4. Feel like a horrible nurse!

   OncoRN84 replied to Verygreennurse's topic in General Nursing

   That first year will make or break you but your judgement sounds reasonable. I really wouldn't be terribly concerned about that pressure for an hd patient awaiting dialysis that morning. Be kind to...

5. If you could redo it....would you choose nursing?

   OncoRN84 replied to ICURNPA92's topic in General Nursing

   I sure would. Is it perfect, no. Should you do it just for money? - hell no. The current climate is extremely trying, however, the caring for actual human beings is the part that matters. An old...

6. Littman vs. MDF Stethoscope Help

   OncoRN84 replied to hdreeves's topic in General Students

   I don't really care for littman scopes. I have always had adc cardio. I have one with a thumb grip that I love. My first one walked away about 3 years ago, I bought the same one. You may be able to...

7. Discrimination for being a new mom?

   OncoRN84 replied to Karn88's topic in General Nursing

   This is not discrimination. If you dragged me to HR for this, let me tell you- I would be less than thrilled. That is a serious threat, lest you forget. You were off, on a leave. If you have no...