[Blackberry2]

Hello,
I just got a job offer to work in a MD office and one of our responsibilities is to mix and admin meds/give chemo. Can someone give me info about the risks involve?and what do u know about working in an oncology and hematology MD clinic?

thank you,

[CriticalCareOnc]

hello Blackberry2,

you must first have to attend a chemotherapy course preferrably an ONS chemotherapy provider course. it will consist of didactic instruction about the basics of chemotherapy and SAFE HANDLING of cytotoxic drugs. it is very very important because every nurse need to protect him/herself from cytotoxic exposure, expecially since you will be mixing the drugs urself. that is common in that kind of setting (MD office). in other settings, in patient or outpatient cancer center, the pharmacy will mix the drugs for you. oncology is a challenging field. administering chemotherapeutic drugs is but one of the main responsibilities of onc. nurses. i wish you well in this new endeavor of yours. but please attend the chemo class and you have to be validated (skillswise) per facility policy.

[Blackberry2]

thank you for ur response. it was well said.