happyRN21

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1. Oral chemotherapy

   happyRN21 posted a topic in General Nursing

   HI, I would like to know about what the protocols in other hospitals say about non-chemo certified RNs giving oral chemotherapy to patients with non-malignant conditions. For example, I have seen Hydroxyurea PO given for sickle cell anemia and Methot...

2. Diltiazem

   happyRN21 posted a topic in General Nursing

   HI everyone, I have the following question. How fast do you push 10 mg of Diltiazem for a pt with AFib with rapid ventricular response? Also, how often can you give Diltiazem IVP if the pt's HR does not decrease less than 100 bpm? Thanks.

3. amp of D50

   happyRN21 posted a topic in Student Assist

   Hi everyone, I have the following questions: If a person is hypoglycemic and unconscious, do you give an amp of D50 or 1mg of glucagon I'm in the ED? I also want to know what an amp actually means. How many mg/cc is an amp of D50 and how do you admin...

4. Phone interview

   happyRN21 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I was just wondering if phone interviews are common or not. Are questions the same for phone interviews and in-person interviews? Do they last the same amount of time? Thanks in advance for your responses.