Soneshine

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1. Need help with priming PCA tubing

   Soneshine replied to Soneshine's topic in General Nursing

   Dee Angel, Could you please send me a link. I actually tried searching the internet first- with really no luck Thanks

2. Need help with priming PCA tubing

   Soneshine posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I am returning to a Med/surg floor next week after being out of general floor nursing for a couple of years. I am having some anxiety about simple procedures & setting up a PCA pump is one of them? Anyone have any good instructions or tips ...

3. Chemo without pumps???? A little long

   Soneshine replied to Ivanna_Nurse's topic in Oncology

   First of all, let me say that, that is a lot of chemo pts that you see in a day for one nurse (particularly if you mix chemo). Sounds like a lot of responsibility. I also work in an outpatient chemo clinic & mix chemo. We maybe have 6 chemos per ...

4. new chemo RN hanging chemo without another chemo RN working

   Soneshine replied to sunshinetoo's topic in Oncology

   Let me add to the previous post that the 2 nurses who check chemo, need to both be chemo competent (meaning they've somehow demonstrated competency through their skills being observed by another knowledgable & experienced R.N) This is my understa...

5. Concerned about exposure to chemo drugs!!

   Soneshine replied to Soneshine's topic in Oncology

   Thank you! These are really good suggestions. I am feeling a bit more at ease now. The best one can do is follow all of the recommended safety precautions & not worry excessively. The fact of the matter is, is that you could die tomorrow in a...

6. Concerned about exposure to chemo drugs!!

   Soneshine posted a topic in Oncology

   Hi! I am new to Oncology and have been working in an outpatient clinic for a little over a month now. At our clinic, the nurses mix all of the chemo drugs in a BSC. I really like everything about this specialty so far, except for the idea of person...

7. Characteristics of an Oncology Nurse

   Soneshine replied to pRNss808's topic in Oncology

   1. Good assessment skills (looking at patients/family in a holistic manner). Cancer affects every aspect of the patient's/family member's life. Knowledge about the different type of cancers/drugs. Compassionate & good listening skills! 2. Oncol...

8. How do you stay in shape & prevent weight gain during the holidays

   Soneshine posted a topic in Stress 101

   When you're stressed & surrounded by endless goodies!!

9. Desperate need of advice

   Soneshine posted a topic in Oncology

   Hi! I'm a new oncology nurse. I'm in desperate need of advice on being new in this area. Anything really would help! I'm worried about of giving chemo- and having a shorter training period than previously thought. During the interview, they mad...

10. I'm a horrible employee

    Soneshine replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    I most certainly agree with the majority here! You are not horrible or wortless anything!! Infact, probably just the opposite I bet. Please know that there are people out there that do care about your situation. Please be honest with your boss, bu...

11. Help! need advice please..new RN job offer

    Soneshine replied to kendel's topic in Career Support

    Wow, I would not have accepted both positions, but this is my opinion. There is a learning curve present in each job and 2 weeks is not enough time to make an accurate assessment as to whether you like the job. It took me a good 6 months before I s...

12. What can we do to change this to prevent errors?

    Soneshine replied to cafecreme's topic in General Nursing

    Adequate staffing is key! Another issue is working 12 hr shifts. While I prefer 12 hrs and more days off, I think it creates safety issues. Both safety issues for the patient and the nurse. For example, as the night goes on and the stress levels rema...

13. New Oncology Nurse

    Soneshine posted a topic in Oncology

    Hi All, I just got a job in an outpatient oncology clinic!!! I'm very excited and nervous at the same time. I've been a nurse for a little over a year now, working in Med/surg. Before I start my new job, do you have any advice for a new nurse in On...

14. Anyone work in outpatient oncology??

    Soneshine posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Would like some opinions. I'm very interested in oncology nursing and am thinking of applying for a job at an oncology outpatient center. I'd like to hear from people who have either worked in oncology or have opinions about it! Would like to ...

15. Need opinions on what I should do!

    Soneshine posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm currently working on a med/surg floor at a smaller, rural hospital. I have been there for a bit over a year now. During this time, I've had mixed feelings about being in this area. I know that it is not my niche in the nursing world- but at th...