LUVONCRN replied to Kim Valentine's topic in Oncology
ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!!!!! Duragesic patches are made to dispense the medication transdermally over a period of time usually 72hrs. Cutting the patch will never ensure that the patient is getting the correct dosage. Also some duragesic manufacturers make...
LUVONCRN replied to Kim Valentine's topic in Oncology
I agree! I think this an unsafe practice and I would not place the patch on the patient using this method. I think your solution of applying for 25mcg patches, dispensed as 12.5mcg is a great idea.
LUVONCRN replied to janellewhalen's topic in Oncology
I used the Core curriculm study guide and I found that helpful. I also had a disk that was study questions that I found helpful. I did take a review course but it really wasnt helpful. I found that just doing the questions was helpful. Good Luck!
LUVONCRN replied to Sailingshoes's topic in Oncology
I work in a big Cancer Hospital. The policy was just changed and we are now required to wear gown and gloves to put up and take down chemo. I think its a great change and that there should be universal practice that every facility follows.
Just wanted to give you a bit of encouragement! I am also just off of orientation and am going thru hell it feels like AHHHHHHH. I am exactly off of orientation and have work 3 shifts. My third one was horrible. I even started crying (at the nurses s...