Manal Al Humaid

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1. Central Lines

   Manal Al Humaid replied to capitalsfan83's topic in Oncology

   It seems that a worldwide issue !! Even in our organization does have a written protocol about giving chemo through CVAD but unfortunately solid tumor patients who receive it for a few hours are not included.

2. Resource for cancer basics?

   Manal Al Humaid replied to Swellz's topic in Oncology

   LIPPINCOT manual of nursing practice & your nursing assessment book will consolidate your basic knowledge. Also, familiarize yourself with unit/ward books and files and don't stress yourself by memorizing all medication you will know them as you...

3. Starting on the bone marrow transplant unit - help!

   Manal Al Humaid replied to Certifiable's topic in Oncology

   Firstly, welcome back Secondly, don't think about making mistakes because for sure they wont throw you alone with patients, they will prepare very well since it's a sensitive specialized area. My advice, ask, ask , ask never be a shame of asking. It...

4. starting IV's

   Manal Al Humaid replied to BrendaH84's topic in Oncology

   All roads lead to Rome. As long as you get a good blood return then it doesn't matter, be comfortable with the way you used to it.

5. Why oncology?

   Manal Al Humaid replied to RN-BSNheather's topic in Oncology

   Surprisingly i was just thinking about this topic a few minutes ago. I chose Oncology because it has a huge learning opportunity where you have to keep yourself up to date with disease process, medical/nursing management and treatment modalities. Ano...