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1. PPE for empty chemo bags?

   das replied to Sailingshoes's topic in Oncology

   One the topic of PPE, I work in an out patient infusion area and we wear chemo gloves for mixing, handling and administration and our Program Director is really starting to push the idea of wearing...

2. Chemo clinic outpatient scheduling

   das replied to das's topic in Oncology

   We are scheduling them in our main computer too. Our Docs have all at one point agreed to start early, but quickly go back to the "banker's hours" which adds to our bottle neck. Our PA comes in at...

3. Chemo clinic outpatient scheduling

   das posted a topic in Oncology

   We have been attempting to solve a bottle neck problem in our scheduling. Our MD's are not varing their schedules and we are getting slammed from 1000-1400. We currently have 12 chairs, 8 pumps and...

4. Any advice re: outpatient chemo center?

   das replied to julieK's topic in Oncology

   I've worked in an outpatient/doctors office for the past 6 years(15 yrs in house with 7 on an Oncology Unit total 21 nursing years). I love my job but it has changed over the last few years. Lots...

5. Problems with Rn's in clinicals

   das replied to bonnieL123's topic in General Nursing

   Did you ever think that the staff also gets overwhelmed and tired of students? When I worked in ICU and the ED, we had LPN, RN, EMT adn EMS students. It got to the point that I hated to go to work...

6. How do you feel about ADN nurses?

   das replied to Stacy W's topic in Nursing Career

   I have to disagree with the statement that all RN's should be required to advance their education to at least the BSN level. It is a personel choice and I don't care who funds it. I have been...

7. How do you feel about ADN nurses?

   das replied to Stacy W's topic in Nursing Career

   I laugh so hard everytime this topic comes up! Don't worry about what others think, do it for yourself, if you feel the need. Work hard to be the best nurse you can be, care for your patients,...

8. Chemotherapy Administration

   das replied to angelRN64's topic in Oncology

   I work in an outpatient Oncology office and we do not wear gowns, always wear gloves when handling chemo and administering it. We have gowns and goggles available to anyone who would like to use...

9. Help With Blood Draws

   das replied to EyesForward's topic in Oncology

   We draw all of our clinic patients off of a 24g IV and have success 99% of the time. Occasionally we hemolize, but not that often. We use 24g Intima IV Catheters. Similar to butterflies, flush...

10. Intravenous Radiation Therapy

    das replied to medicrnohio's topic in Oncology

    What I believe you are referring to would be strontium chloride Sr89. It is used for bony met pain from prostate or breast cancer. Patient have experienced relief for 4-16 months. It is...

11. Frightening events during chemotherapy

    das replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Oncology

    I work in a Hem/Onc office with an OP dept. There are 2 chemo certified RNs and 2 triage RNs, also chemo certified (plus 2 LPNs) We have 12 available chemo chairs (and sometimes there are 12...

12. Interview in Oncology

    das replied to YOGI_NAMASTE's topic in Oncology

    I started on an Oncology unit 18 years ago and spent 7 years there. It is the best place to learn about the whole patient. Cancer affects every aspect of their lives. Not only psych-soc but every...

13. Have you ever administered IV iron?

    das replied to NurseDennie's topic in General Nursing

    I work in an outpatient Hem/Onc office and we give Iron Dextran, Ferrlecit, and Venofer and (thank goodness) have had no problems. ALWAYS ALWAYS do the test dose. Our Docs require 30 min wait after...