sggirl

sggirl specializes in oncology.

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1. How was Nurses Week celebrated at your Facility

   sggirl replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in General Nursing

   nothing at all. I was disappointed in my employer

2. Chemo Check!

   sggirl replied to RNview's topic in General Nursing

   I work in the outpt Oncology clinic setting. The only infusion pump the primary nurse verifies is the portable ( take home continuous infusion pump) CADD pump. We do not check the regular infusion pumps. We do confirm infusion rates for chemothera...

3. Please share nurse to pt ratio

   sggirl replied to RADONC-RN's topic in Oncology

   I work in an outpatient 16 chair Oncology/Hematology clinic with 2 doctors. The nurse/patient ratio is 8:1 to sometimes 10:1 depending on staffing. We administer chemotherapy, Infed infusions, IVF's, IV antibiotics. We also administer research chemot...

4. Please share nurse to pt ratio

   sggirl replied to RADONC-RN's topic in Oncology

   I work in an outpatient 16 chair Oncology/Hematology clinic with 2 doctors. The nurse/patient ratio is 8:1 to sometimes 10:1 depending on staffing. We administer chemotherapy, Infed infusions, IVF's, IV antibiotics. We also administer research chem...

5. Newbie!

   sggirl replied to ericalynn's topic in Oncology

   Congratulations on the new job. Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing is an excellent resource for Oncolgy Nursing. After 16 years in Oncology , I still refer to this book frequently. Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Guidelines for Practice is an excell...

6. Do most people get into Nursing Schools on first try?

   sggirl replied to lc3's topic in General Nursing

   1st try. On a dare.