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1. PPE for empty chemo bags?

   das replied to Sailingshoes's topic in Oncology

   One the topic of PPE, I work in an out patient infusion area and we wear chemo gloves for mixing, handling and administration and our Program Director is really starting to push the idea of wearing gown, gloves mask and glassesfor everything. They w...

2. Chemo clinic outpatient scheduling

   das replied to das's topic in Oncology

   We are scheduling them in our main computer too. Our Docs have all at one point agreed to start early, but quickly go back to the "banker's hours" which adds to our bottle neck. Our PA comes in at 0900 and will start seeing chemo patients right away...

3. Chemo clinic outpatient scheduling

   das posted a topic in Oncology

   We have been attempting to solve a bottle neck problem in our scheduling. Our MD's are not varing their schedules and we are getting slammed from 1000-1400. We currently have 12 chairs, 8 pumps and 2-3 nurses working from 0800-1700. Our out-take ...

4. Any advice re: outpatient chemo center?

   das replied to julieK's topic in Oncology

   I've worked in an outpatient/doctors office for the past 6 years(15 yrs in house with 7 on an Oncology Unit total 21 nursing years). I love my job but it has changed over the last few years. Lots more complicated chemos and complex protocols. Lear...

5. What's the weirdest baby name?

   das replied to teresab_2000's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Teaspoon Typhoon he worked in :) housekeeping at the hospital where I worked

6. Problems with Rn's in clinicals

   das replied to bonnieL123's topic in General Nursing

   Did you ever think that the staff also gets overwhelmed and tired of students? When I worked in ICU and the ED, we had LPN, RN, EMT adn EMS students. It got to the point that I hated to go to work and have to deal with another student and I am a fi...

7. How do you feel about ADN nurses?

   das replied to Stacy W's topic in Career Support

   I have to disagree with the statement that all RN's should be required to advance their education to at least the BSN level. It is a personel choice and I don't care who funds it. I have been active at local and state levels of our professional ...

8. How do you feel about ADN nurses?

   das replied to Stacy W's topic in Career Support

   I laugh so hard everytime this topic comes up! Don't worry about what others think, do it for yourself, if you feel the need. Work hard to be the best nurse you can be, care for your patients, co-workers and yourself. Share your knowledge base and...

9. Chemotherapy Administration

   das replied to angelRN64's topic in Oncology

   I work in an outpatient Oncology office and we do not wear gowns, always wear gloves when handling chemo and administering it. We have gowns and goggles available to anyone who would like to use them, but I haven't worn a gown since I left the inpa...

10. Help With Blood Draws

    das replied to EyesForward's topic in Oncology

    We draw all of our clinic patients off of a 24g IV and have success 99% of the time. Occasionally we hemolize, but not that often. We use 24g Intima IV Catheters. Similar to butterflies, flush with hep and cap until it's chemo time. There are ti...

11. Intravenous Radiation Therapy

    das replied to medicrnohio's topic in Oncology

    What I believe you are referring to would be strontium chloride Sr89. It is used for bony met pain from prostate or breast cancer. Patient have experienced relief for 4-16 months. It is administered in Radiation Oncology .

12. Diabetic nurse

    das replied to beckymcrn's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent replies!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so proud to hear all the support and appropriate information given. I am married to a diabetic and have 2 close friends(both nurses) who are diabetics. I also have a 2 yo nephew newly dx in Feb. All are insulin...

13. ellence

    das replied to das's topic in Oncology

    A port or VAD would always be our preference, but not always an option. If we see a problem early in the treatment phase we ask for a VAD, but if it is the 5th or 6th of 6 treatments it is not an option.

14. ellence

    das replied to das's topic in Oncology

    We have only recently started using the Ellence. Our MDs are at odds if the Ellence is any better than Adria. Up to that point we have always used Ardia and have not had any problems. We inject the Ellence into the y-port closest to the patient th...

15. ellence

    das posted a topic in Oncology

    Has any one out there had phlebitis problems with Ellence??? We have had 3 FEC( 5FU, Ellence and Cytoxan) patients develope phlebitis even up to several weeks post treatment. We have not had a problem with our ACs or FACs. These are all periperal ...