Coriander BSN, RN

Hospice & Palliative Care, Oncology, M/S

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About Coriander

Coriander is a BSN, RN and specializes in Hospice & Palliative Care, Oncology, M/S.


MSN-Ed in progress

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  1. Coriander

    Haldol IV?

    We require patients to be tele monitored for IV haldol.
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    Help with gowning and gloving for chemo

    Specialized chemo gown and double long sleeved nitrile gloves along with a mask with face shield. Every time. I work inpatient medical oncology.
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    To Say or Not to Say Hospice?

    Lovely. I think the word hospice can have different meanings for some, and doesn't always need to be said. Thank you for this.
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    500 cc of Vanco/Ns over 2 hours via pump via picc line

    We must use the pumps for safety reasons on the floors at my hospital, even for normal saline. The ER is the only dept that doesn't use them for boluses.
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    500 cc of Vanco/Ns over 2 hours via pump via picc line

    This rate is normal for our unit, too. We have a lot of central lines and vanco.
  6. I'm 40 and love 12 hour shifts.
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    summer 2015 sharp San Diego new grad program

    Welcome to CV, chad.maili. :)
  8. I didn't see that. Thanks so much.
  9. I can help. Message me privately, please. :)
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    hard of hearing

    I have an electronic scope and love it. I used to have a hearing aid but lost it during a code. I now realize my hearing has worsened so I really need to replace it. It's important to truly hear our patients and colleagues. The price of a hearing ai...
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    Can I accomplish becoming an RN at 26?

    I graduated nursing school at 37. I'll graduate with my MSN at 41. It's not too late. :)
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    How do I contact the CA BRN

    I agree with calling the gentleman back first thing in the morning. The BRN is undergoing extreme staffing issues as well as a possible sunset, so the office is under a lot of stress. I understand your frustration. Keep trying, and follow up on the o...
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    Central line dressing days

    Dressings are every 6 days and prn. Lines and caps are changed every Monday and Thursday. RNs own their lines although the vascular nurse will sometimes do a change. Patients who present with an outside line will have a picture taken (of the site) a...
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    Can't get a hold of BRN

    The BRN is overseen by the DCA and has no choice in most matters. They're in their Sunset Hearing right now and hopefully there will be changes made without us losing the entire institution.
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    summer 2015 sharp San Diego new grad program

    Chula, for their residency program, does panel interviews with three to six people from various units. Memorial and Grossmont do the same.