onc_research

onc_research specializes in oncology, clinical trials, home health.

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1. Nurses in oncology having stillborns

   onc_research replied to quetepye's topic in Oncology

   only actively trying to conceive

2. Nurses in oncology having stillborns

   onc_research replied to quetepye's topic in Oncology

   Good.You should not be working with chemotherapy if you are going to try and conceive.

3. Help! Theorist Betty Neuman used in oncology?

   onc_research replied to GirloftheSun's topic in Oncology

   You can try Orem's self care deficit theory. Patients undergoing chemotherapy need to learn about side effects and how to deal with them. Not only that, the family is involved in the patient's care and needs instruction as well. For example an patien...

4. Looking for information re: RN admission to MSN program w/non-nursing BS?

   onc_research replied to AJL_91's topic in Post Graduate

   Hello, I have and ADN and a BS in another field. I went through UoP MSN bridge program which required me to take 3 courses from the BSN program before I was able to begin the MSN core curriculum. I didn't feel that I was short changed by going this ...

5. Colon Cancer Stage 3

   onc_research replied to caligirl2's topic in Oncology

   Hello, The X means the information at the time of the staging was not available. You can check out the ACS website for more information on staging. http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_3X_How_is_colon_and_rectum_cancer_staged.asp

6. Stg IV lung cancer

   onc_research replied to crazylilkelly's topic in Oncology

   I'm sorry to hear that. The five year survival stats are dismal. My brother in law survived 15 months when he was dx with NSCLC. He presented with severe back pain which turned out to be impending cord compression due to the tumor. He received radiat...

7. Interleukin

   onc_research replied to Kristy_joyz's topic in Oncology

   IL2 acts by stimulating your body's immune system and killer T cells to attack cancer cells. Steroids will suppress your immune system thereby decreasing the intended effects of IL-2

8. chemo at MD's office

   onc_research replied to mgababyko's topic in Oncology

   That is how I got started working in outpatient oncology. You would be considered an employee and would have to complete the appropriate forms. You need to consider your salary. 10 years ago when I went from the hospital to the clinic I took a paycut...

9. New Grad wants to be an Oncology RN

   onc_research replied to FromNH2VAwherenext's topic in Oncology

   Nursing shortage is bad here.....We're hiring new grads in the ICU and ER

10. Dialysis nurse considering oncology... again

    onc_research replied to DeLana_RN's topic in Oncology

    Hello, It really depends on your facility regarding who administers. You are already an experienced nurse so I think it would be very easy for you to work on an inpatient onc floor or even outpatient chemo. Last year our facility hired 2 RN's (experi...

11. Good MSN/MBA online programs?

    onc_research replied to Papadoc's topic in Post Graduate

    I think you need to clarify that. I have a Bachelor of Science in another field other than nursing. I was able to enter the RN MSN bridge program at UOP, the criteria then was that I had to be an RN. As far as I know, You cannot take the RN NCLEX e...

12. getting a masters degree without a bachelors in nursing?

    onc_research replied to BethT's topic in Post Graduate

    Yes, some programs have the RN - MSN bridge program. You have to take a few courses at the BSN level and then proceed to the MSN courses. You also must meet the requirements of the program is you must have your anatomy, physiology, micro, statistics...

13. Possible to shift to clinical trials at my age?

    onc_research replied to Sisyphus's topic in Research

    Hi nurseamy, I have an opportunity to work with Pfizer/KForce as a monitor. I have previous experience as a study coordinator and have considered advancing to a monitoring position. Do you know of anyone who has worked with this organization? I am to...

14. LPN at outpatient clinic job, should I stay?

    onc_research replied to JMari's topic in Ambulatory

    You don't give yourself much credit for what you do. I work in a busy specialty outpatient clinic. Some of my responsibilities include MA work. So at times I feel like a highly paid MA If you stick with it you will learn how the health care industry...

15. How much is too much? (salary)

    onc_research replied to change07's topic in Research

    Hello change07 If you check out SalaryWizard you find that the average salary in the US for research nurses is around 60,000. I've seen research nurses move on to work with pharmaceutical companies as Clinical Research Associates.