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1. Rooming chemo pt with non-oncology pt

   bonodonnaonaroll posted a topic in Oncology

   Hello all. I am back with another question. If you have a pt receiving chemotherapy (SQ Velcade) is it ok for them to share a semi-private room with a non-oncology pt? I say not but honestly can not find any evidence anyewhere to support this. Any h...

2. 3-way Foley for Hemorrhagic Cystitis

   bonodonnaonaroll replied to bonodonnaonaroll's topic in Oncology

   Thank you all for taking the time to respond

3. 3-way Foley for Hemorrhagic Cystitis

   bonodonnaonaroll posted a topic in Oncology

   Hello All. I am working at a hospital that only allows Urologist to place 3-way foley catheter for pt with hemorrhagic cystitis. I am wondering what the practice is at other locations. Also, if there is any evidence you can provide that would be hel...

4. Febrile oncology pt to transfuse or not? Help!!

   bonodonnaonaroll replied to ADN2003's topic in Oncology

   The link was good...thank you. However, I still have not found an answer for "fever eating up platlets". Does anyone know the rationale for this? Thanks, Julie

5. Unusual Question

   bonodonnaonaroll replied to bonodonnaonaroll's topic in NP

   Thank all of you for answering. I think my delima is that I don't want the responsibility of the NP. I keep thinking that CNS is the better way for me to go. I know that in some states CNS me prescibe but, this in not true everywhere. I have learned...

6. Unusual Question

   bonodonnaonaroll posted a topic in NP

   I am currently in an NP program. Was wondering....if I finish, become certified and decide I don't like it, can I return to regular floor nursing? Thanks.

7. Navy and Oncology

   bonodonnaonaroll posted a topic in Government

   Hello All, I have been thinking for some time about joining the service. 44-yo with >20 yrs experience, last 10 yrs in Oncology. I see on the website that the Navy lists Oncology as a speciality but, the Army does not. Can I join the Navy with onc...

8. sign-on bounus payout

   bonodonnaonaroll replied to The Little Greek's topic in Government

   What areas are considered critical need? My area is oncology-the service doesn't seem to see that as a needed speciality. Julie

9. OCN test

   bonodonnaonaroll replied to plum94's topic in Oncology

   I took mine Oct. 18 and.....I passed!!! Have been wanting to do this since 2000 and just now got around to it. I am so happy! Good luck to everyone else.

10. Febrile oncology pt to transfuse or not? Help!!

    bonodonnaonaroll replied to ADN2003's topic in Oncology

    I've often wondered what is meant by platlets being "chewed up" during fevers. Why would more platlets be destroyed during a febrile episode? Thanks for any answers. Julie

11. OCN test

    bonodonnaonaroll replied to plum94's topic in Oncology

    I'm in the same boat. I scored 75% on the free practice tests. I wonder if that is going to be enough?

12. From RC -> AC Army Nurse Corps, Report date 3 APR 06 Madigan Army Medical Center...

    bonodonnaonaroll replied to Corvette Guy's topic in Government

    I also was wondering what happened. He always seemed straight to me.

13. Navy Nurse Questions

    bonodonnaonaroll replied to belabelisa's topic in Government

    Here, here! I am a lurker here, keep thinking about joining but talk myself out of it. Unfortunately, med-surg is an incredibly hard area. Having had experience in M/S, Onco and ICU I can say they can all be equally hard but in different ways. Depen...

14. US Navy or England

    bonodonnaonaroll replied to navynursetobe's topic in Government

    What is a utilization tour?

15. RN moving to TX from CA

    bonodonnaonaroll replied to sirena1481's topic in Texas

    I'm still here because I have to finish school. I'm going as fast as I can!