LikesToSwim

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1. Ice in the mouth, does it really cut down on oral mucocitis?

   LikesToSwim replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in Oncology

   I think that the data is unclear (but I'm not up on the latest research). In the infusion room where I have worked, some nurses offer cups of ice to people who are getting adriamycin pushes. They think it makes a difference in reducing mouth sores. ...

2. top meds used in the hospital

   LikesToSwim replied to prettylittlenurse2b's topic in Student Assist

   Meds we use commonly: Protonix (we use on pretty much everyone) Heparin SubQ or Lovenox SubQ (same thing- most people get one) For pain: Morphine IV (for immediate relief) Oxyfast (short-acting) Oxycontin (long acting - 12 hour- pain med) sometimes...

3. OCN Review advice please!

   LikesToSwim replied to janellewhalen's topic in Oncology

   Yep, I passed!

4. What's in your sharps container?

   LikesToSwim replied to dontwakeme's topic in General Nursing

   We also waste narcotics in our sharps container, including used Fentanyl patches, PCA tubing, and Dilaudid/morphine syringes & vials.

5. 5fu during infusion

   LikesToSwim replied to bethchpn's topic in Oncology

   I have no idea why it would be run that way-- I just haven't encountered it, sorry! Maybe it's something new. If you do find out why the chemo is administered that way, I'd love to hear, just for curiosity's sake.

6. Chemo

   LikesToSwim replied to notsure's topic in General Nursing

   here's what the ons has to say (quoted directly from their website): is it safe for nurses to administer chemotherapy if they are pregnant or trying to conceive? the issue of whether nurses should administer chemotherapy while trying to conceive or d...

7. OCN Review advice please!

   LikesToSwim replied to janellewhalen's topic in Oncology

   I would jump right into the questions, and don't get stressed if you don't remember (or even understand) every little detail. What worked for me was to go through the OCN Core Curriculum Study Guide (the scary book with all the multiple-choice ques...

8. 5fu during infusion

   LikesToSwim replied to bethchpn's topic in Oncology

   We use Micromedex to check compatability (or we just call the hospital pharmacy.) Here's what Micromedex has to say about running the following meds on a Y-port: Fluorouracil-Irinotecan hydrochloride: Not Tested Fluorouracil-Leucovorin calcium: Compa...

9. Sloan-Kettering

   LikesToSwim replied to mtnmom's topic in Oncology

   When my father-in-law was treated at Sloane-Kettering, we were really impressed with the care he got. My mother-in-law appreciated that when she had questions (especially after her husband came back home), she could call and leave messages, and her ...

10. Protocol for checking continous infusion chemo-- what do you do?

    LikesToSwim posted a topic in Oncology

    Quick question-- If you have someone on a continuous infusion of chemo-- for example, a Baxter Intermate ("baby bottle") pump infusing 5-FU over 40+ hours-- what is the policy at your hospitals for checking blood return through the line that it's inf...

11. Have any of you hear of hospitals..

    LikesToSwim replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NCLEX

    Some places do pay for you to take a review course. I know this because I will be working at a hospital that will pay for a review course of my choosing (but not the actual NCLEX itself). If I were you, I would just ask! If a place didn't want to hi...

12. Tips for passing time while waiting for results?

    LikesToSwim replied to megamoo1979's topic in NCLEX

    :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: CONGRATULATIONS, Megan!!! (Or should I say Megan, RN!!!!) What fantastic news! Hope you get to enjoy the weekend!!!! :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons:

13. Tips for passing time while waiting for results?

    LikesToSwim replied to megamoo1979's topic in NCLEX

    I just took my test too-- and I'm torn between thinking that I start studying again (in case I need to take it again) and just vegging out. So far, the vegging out has won. Here's what I've accomplished since this morning (my test was in the mornin...

14. Nclex

    LikesToSwim replied to masr's topic in NCLEX

    Hi M-- Can I agonize with you? :barf01: I just took my NCLEX-RN today, too. When I left the room, I felt like crap. It shut off at 75 questions. I remember looking down in the right hand corner of the screen to look at the question count as I pro...