Spirit A-glow

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1. Help me...any info will do

   Spirit A-glow replied to fairyprincess2003's topic in Oncology

   How does one obtain Certification in Oncology? In my new position in Radiation Therapy I have been requested to obtain this certification. Any advice or guidance would be apreciated. I have been looking for review material and have so far been unab...

2. Any Rad nurses out there??

   Spirit A-glow replied to RadRN2's topic in Radiology

   I am new to this position - minimal orieintation - only nurse in department. Would also like information for documentation.

3. Any Rad nurses out there??

   Spirit A-glow replied to RadRN2's topic in Radiology

   I am new to this position - minimal orieintation - only nurse in department. Would also like information for documentation.

4. Hypertension during Angio Procedures

   Spirit A-glow replied to Spirit A-glow's topic in Radiology

   I havn't done a search on the WADA - but waiting for the pt now - my understanding is that we use Amatol injected into the cerebral branches and Neuro does some studies before some elective surgical procedure. - I'll fill you in when I know more. ...

5. Hypertension during Angio Procedures

   Spirit A-glow replied to Spirit A-glow's topic in Radiology

   Sorry, wasn't done - hit the return key and it submitted my reply a little early.... I do not have the pix system, must use crash cart if needed urgently. I have a few drugs on hand.. Benedryl, Eppi, Atropine, Lido - but anything else - no. This ...

6. Hypertension during Angio Procedures

   Spirit A-glow replied to Spirit A-glow's topic in Radiology

   Sorry, wasn't done - hit the return key and it submitted my reply a little early.... I do not have the pix system, must use crash cart if needed urgently. I have a few drugs on hand.. Benedryl, Eppi, Atropine, Lido - but anything else - no. This ...

7. Hypertension during Angio Procedures

   Spirit A-glow replied to Spirit A-glow's topic in Radiology

   Thank you for your imput. The beginnign or your comments match my experience so far (rads do not handle BP, refer to their referring service.. so I tell PACU this, but still bump heads. They want me to provide them with the numbers to call. - now loo...

8. Hypertension during Angio Procedures

   Spirit A-glow posted a topic in Radiology

   Our radiologist do not pay any attention to my warnings of increased Hypertension. When exceeding 200/? I get a little concerned. They do not. - I take the pt to recovery after the proceedure and get unpleasantly attacked. My question is do you have ...

9. Spirituality and Healthcare

   Spirit A-glow replied to Cmeyer's topic in Holistic

   Myst - I agree with you & Joyce ~ there is plenty out there that will help the person center themselves and look within. Available now are Meditation, Guided imagery, Healing Touch, Taichi, Qigong, Reiki etc. also Auromotherapy to assist in setti...

10. Schedule ideas?

    Spirit A-glow replied to RADRN59's topic in Radiology

11. Schedule ideas?

    Spirit A-glow replied to RADRN59's topic in Radiology

    I have just found this site as RadRN59 - so I am new and interrested in different solutions to some problems. I have just come on board to Radiology as the only RN - doing conscious sedation, Iv's, injections and any other need that crops - up emerg...