AAOnc22

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1. Port Accessing and Reaccessing frequency

   AAOnc22 replied to Chastity's topic in Oncology

   outpatient infusion centers that I've worked at we usually let the patient decide. If they have treatment multiple days in a row we will let them leave their port accessed and go home as long as they know to be careful and to cover the dressing if sh...

2. Facility that will crush chemo drug

   AAOnc22 replied to ashleycancerfighter's topic in Oncology

   In general, oral chemo's shouldn't be crushed anyway, there's a reason it is a pill and not a powder. You could try doing some research on if the chemo is available in other forms/routes but usually that will cost more and insurances won't cover it, ...

3. Nursing student interested in oncology

   AAOnc22 replied to Steve627's topic in Oncology

   I started on BMT as a new grad and while I think there is a lot you will only learn on the job once you start, I think it could also be helpful to have a general understanding of oncology/cancer in general. ONS and many other websites/texts will have...

4. It will take me 7 years just for a bsn.

   AAOnc22 replied to futurernmaybe's topic in General Students

   If you want to be a nurse and it's your only option, then it's your only option! Nursing is my second degree and I went into my ADN program when I was 25. I went for an ADN and now currently finishing my RN-BSN program online. I went this route inste...

5. Night cna oncology position

   AAOnc22 replied to sierracast's topic in Oncology

   I am a BMT/heme/onc nurse now but worked as an oncology CNA (as well as on other floors) before becoming a nurse. working with oncology patients is really rewarding but can be difficult as well. In my experience, a lot of oncology patients are more i...

6. Chemo for hospitalized patients.

   AAOnc22 replied to YoBee's topic in Oncology

   I work bone marrow transplant and give tons of chemo! our ratios are 3:1, sometimes 2:1. Giving chemo is actually usually a really quick process, so we don't necessarily change our ratios based on a patient having chemo. We are ONS certified in che...

7. Where to start ? ONC

   AAOnc22 replied to RNewbieMA's topic in Oncology

   Don't worry about those two, It really is shameful to act in such a way to a nurse who is just looking for some advice. We all need help/advice/guidance at some point and I think it's great that you are thinking about your future as a nurse. It does...