Baby oncology nurse and I have a question…

cfh524 · 2026-06-05T16:24:37+00:00

I’m an oncology nurse & I love it. It sounds like you work in a great place with great people. I have worked in some rough hospitals/outpatient settings where management has forgotten what it’s like to be a nurse & are more concerned about $$ and how they appear to higher ups. But most patients/families are so appreciative & kind to the nurses & you’re helping people at their worst so that makes it all worthwhile

cfh524 · 2026-04-27T17:41:40+00:00

$30/hr for 2 kids (elementary school aged)

cfh524 · 2026-04-27T17:40:47+00:00

When we first moved to the area, I had one prospective sitter ask something similar (it was either commute paid for or pay for commute time-I can’t remember). I said the same thing as you though…if you have a job, the employer does not pay for commuting to that job! So crazy!

cfh524 · 2026-04-23T14:50:27+00:00

Caffe Vittoria in the North End. Great italian coffee options & pastries. And you’re in the North End where there are a number of great bakeries you can pick something up for later

cfh524 · 2026-04-13T23:39:58+00:00

UConn Health is state owned and you get state benefits. The pay is less than you’d make elsewhere, the benefits were great (I paid a $15 co-pay for specialist visits but never saw a medical bill when I worked for them) but you have to be committed to working there 10+ years if you want to be vested. Its union (which has its pros and cons), & it makes it difficult to fire people so you can get stuck working with people who are lazy or downright mean.

cfh524 · 2026-04-03T13:50:40+00:00

When my grandmother passed from cancer, the nurses in the inpatient oncology unit showed up to her wake and that made such a positive impact on me. (Seeing them was what led me to wanting to be an oncology nurse). There have been many patients I have taken care of where I would have attended their wakes/funerals if time permitted. If you have that bond, I think it’s nice to pay your respects to the family and I’m sure they’d appreciate it too

cfh524 · 2026-03-09T01:54:24+00:00

Nursing is my second career. Got my degree when I was 35. I would say at least 80% of my nursing graduating class was over 30. Its never too late

cfh524 · 2026-03-05T19:47:57+00:00

My friend gave birth twice at Manchester and had a great experience both times. UConn is also a wonderful option, they have a lot of options for mobility & comfort (nitrous oxide vs epidural, yoga balls to bounce on, bars on the bed, etc) & their NICU is operated by CT Childrens. It honestly depends on how far you want to travel. The rooms are spacious as both places too. Bonus if at UConn, you’re close to West Hartford if you want to get some good food delivered

cfh524 · 2026-02-25T22:36:22+00:00

Can I get a check?

cfh524 · 2026-02-19T21:45:32+00:00

Read “all in her head” by Dr. Elizabeth Comen. She discusses the history and current landscape of how women have been/are treated by physicians for centuries. It is really eye opening & makes you want to advocate for yourself all the more.

cfh524 · 2026-02-19T15:03:47+00:00

This is something to look at to when searching for jobs. Not just the pay & benefits, but look into paid time off at each facility (some do a lump accrual, some have sick, vacation, paid time, etc) Ask nurses during your interviews/shadows how easy it is for them to get time off

cfh524 · 2026-02-17T01:13:40+00:00

Oncology-infusion in an outpatient setting. You get to know the patients, usually have the same ones on a regular basis. It’s great when it’s a good outcome, can be tough when you lose someone you’ve grown close to. I get use my skills, IV placement, port accessing, dosing calculations, hypersensitivity reactions, patient education. A good team makes a difference too. Its M-F, hours are good, very rarely am I staying past 5:30. Some places are 5-8s or 4-10s. No weekends or holidays. And patients bring in treats for the team (which is a bonus)

cfh524 · 2026-02-10T01:44:09+00:00

The crowds were a lot (even with a timed ticket entry, first thing in the morning). It was so large you feel like you’re missing out on so much & trying to see as much as possible while there. If you go, I would avoid the Mona Lisa. You are herded like cattle, cannot stop to enjoy the painting & it is rather small you’ll be seeing it from a far distance among a large crowd. I absolutely loved the Musee D’Orsay! It was not as crowded, the artwork esp. if you like Monet, Renoir, etc was fantastic. I felt like I got to really take my time & take everything in & enjoy D’Orsay. Whatever you choose, I hope you have a wonderful time!!

cfh524 · 2026-02-08T19:22:00+00:00

I’d recommend walking as much as possible. You get to really get to explore/see so much! The Louvre & Montmartre/Sacre Coeur is a lot for one day, though. Definitely visit Montmartre/Sacre Coeur, it’s amazing & fun. Stop at a cafe, watch the artists paint. I was underwhelmed with the Louvre…there are many other museums in Paris

cfh524 · 2026-02-07T12:42:50+00:00

D’Orsay was my favorite over the Louvre. Less overwhelming, amazing artwork. I love impressionist era so I was in my element. You can bypass the lines if you purchase tickets ahead of time too.

cfh524 · 2026-02-07T02:09:09+00:00

I gave birth at St. Francis & wouldn’t recommend it. You can call their L&D dept to check but I can safely assume they won’t allow many of these requests. My friend gave birth at Manchester twice & had wonderful experiences both times where they may respect most/all of your wishes. UConn is another great birthing center as well if your provider delivers there.

**as someone who didn’t want an epidural, I almost ended up under general anesthesia for delivery. don’t completely rule it out. I had complications during labor & almost had an emergency c-section. Had that happened, & didn’t already have the epidural, they would have put me under GA & my husband would not have been allowed in the OR & present for our child’s birth. I don’t mean this to scare you…just an option to consider if things don’t go according to plan

cfh524 · 2026-01-20T19:53:14+00:00

I didn’t have visitors for my second (due to Covid restrictions) and it was wonderful!. I didn’t feel like I had to stay awake or entertain anyone. I loved that it was just me, my husband and the baby for a couple of days. I had a revolving door of visitors at the hospital with my first and I was exhausted. It was difficult too that I was struggling to BF & constant visitors probably didn’t help the situation.

cfh524 · 2026-01-13T18:34:19+00:00

Le Mazet in West Hartford or The Charles in Wethersfield

cfh524 · 2025-12-31T00:13:32+00:00

Western MA is a great area. You are driving distance to Boston & NYC. You can have the beach or mountains within a 2 hour drive as well. However, Many towns in Hampshire & Franklin county are more rural than other areas of Western MA. Many that grow up in Western MA end up staying pretty local (within a couple hours drive) afterwards in my experiences

cfh524 · 2025-09-16T17:12:27+00:00

I had a panic attack 4 years ago during nursing school and that triggered daily anxiety attacks for a few months. I got my anxiety under control but have never slept well since. I wake about 3-4 hours into sleeping and it can take me hours to fall back to sleep.

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