Hello all. I am back with another question. If you have a pt receiving chemotherapy (SQ Velcade) is it ok for them to share a semi-private room with a non-oncology pt? I say not but honestly can not find any evidence anyewhere to support this. Any h...
Hello All. I am working at a hospital that only allows Urologist to place 3-way foley catheter for pt with hemorrhagic cystitis. I am wondering what the practice is at other locations. Also, if there is any evidence you can provide that would be hel...
bonodonnaonaroll replied to ADN2003's topic in Oncology
The link was good...thank you. However, I still have not found an answer for "fever eating up platlets". Does anyone know the rationale for this? Thanks, Julie
bonodonnaonaroll replied to bonodonnaonaroll's topic in NP
Thank all of you for answering. I think my delima is that I don't want the responsibility of the NP. I keep thinking that CNS is the better way for me to go. I know that in some states CNS me prescibe but, this in not true everywhere. I have learned...
I am currently in an NP program. Was wondering....if I finish, become certified and decide I don't like it, can I return to regular floor nursing? Thanks.
Hello All, I have been thinking for some time about joining the service. 44-yo with >20 yrs experience, last 10 yrs in Oncology. I see on the website that the Navy lists Oncology as a speciality but, the Army does not. Can I join the Navy with onc...
bonodonnaonaroll replied to plum94's topic in Oncology
I took mine Oct. 18 and.....I passed!!! Have been wanting to do this since 2000 and just now got around to it. I am so happy! Good luck to everyone else.
bonodonnaonaroll replied to ADN2003's topic in Oncology
I've often wondered what is meant by platlets being "chewed up" during fevers. Why would more platlets be destroyed during a febrile episode? Thanks for any answers. Julie
bonodonnaonaroll replied to belabelisa's topic in Government
Here, here! I am a lurker here, keep thinking about joining but talk myself out of it. Unfortunately, med-surg is an incredibly hard area. Having had experience in M/S, Onco and ICU I can say they can all be equally hard but in different ways. Depen...