ashwee356

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1. PPE

   ashwee356 replied to mappers's topic in Oncology

   Umm, yes. But the question doesnt have anything to do with being chemo certified or taking a chemo/bio course. The OP has a valid question because not every facility has the exact same policies in regards to PPE.

2. PPE

   ashwee356 replied to mappers's topic in Oncology

   Yes we do a lot of chemo too, and it is about 50 (or more) gowns a day. On and then off and straight into the yellow bucket. We have asked if we could change anything to reduce cost and waste. Our oncology NP always replies, " we'll even if you don't...

3. PPE

   ashwee356 replied to mappers's topic in Oncology

   Chemo gown (thicker than regular gowns), chemo gloves ( also thicker, longer). Throw away both after EACH administration, even on the same patient... Some places re-wear the gown which is a no-no according to ONS. We also use Pha-seal, which is a lur...

4. Need of the Ordering physician to be in the building?

   ashwee356 replied to witc's topic in Oncology

   Ultimately it is your state board of nursing you should check with. Then hospital or facility policies, and so forth. With that said, I work in an outpatient infusion center which is located inside of the hospital. All of our oncologists are located...

5. Employment Outlook

   ashwee356 replied to WYMTOR's topic in General Nursing

   In Cheyenne new grads start at 24.00/hr at the hospital. Don't know how much with experience. Just like most other areas, its less at drs offices and such. :)

6. Cleaning fetal monitor equipment

   ashwee356 replied to clo883RNC's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Fetal monitor cleaning has always been confusing to me... in the sense that I have also found many dirty ones in "clean" rooms. Nasty! I mean, even used telemetry boxes go into a biohazard bag and are put into a dirty bin to be cleaned. I think you a...