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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...

  2. 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...

  3. 3-way Foley for Hemorrhagic Cystitis

    bonodonnaonaroll replied to bonodonnaonaroll's topic in Oncology

    Thank you all for taking the time to

  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,

  5. Unusual Question

    bonodonnaonaroll posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, 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?

  6. Unusual Question

    bonodonnaonaroll replied to bonodonnaonaroll's topic in Nurse Practitioners, 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...

  7. Navy and Oncology

    bonodonnaonaroll posted a topic in Government, Military

    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...

  8. sign-on bounus payout

    bonodonnaonaroll replied to The Little Greek's topic in Government, Military

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

  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

  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.

  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

  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, Military

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

  13. Navy Nurse Questions

    bonodonnaonaroll replied to belabelisa's topic in Government, Military

    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...

  14. RN moving to TX from CA

    bonodonnaonaroll replied to sirena1481's topic in Texas Nursing

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

  15. RN moving to TX from CA

    bonodonnaonaroll replied to sirena1481's topic in Texas Nursing

    I live in HOuston and would give anything to move back to San Francisco! The weather is ungodly hot and humid from April to October. The working conditions stink. Nurses have minimal power in even...

  16. Where are some places to buy scrubs in Houston?

    bonodonnaonaroll replied to jetta1's topic in Texas Nursing

    That place on Holcomb went out of business. Noted a few weeks ago a for lease

  17. Given the Texas Nursing Shortage-What is being done to attreact nurses?

    bonodonnaonaroll replied to yvette7719's topic in Texas Nursing

    I completely agree with the previous posters. There is a problem of nurses that leave the field due to working conditions. My previous employer staffed there medical floor with a minimum of 6:1 and...

  18. 1:1 for CVVH?

    bonodonnaonaroll posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I thought CVVH was 1:1. I interviewed at a MICU and they staff it as 2:1 uncless unstable. Any

  19. Houston or Bust, Help relocation?

    bonodonnaonaroll replied to Tranquility's topic in Texas Nursing

    Well, I have a different take on Houston. It is not only hot, it is unmercifully hot! I am from the midwest and used to hot, very humid weather. Here, it lasts from April until November. It is so...

  20. Texas BON to issue Position statement on Nursing Work hours

    bonodonnaonaroll replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Absoutly agree with previous poster. At my current location the Nurses are taking average6-7 patients (Med-Surg), usually with no NA. Occassionally they have had to take up to 9! Why can't the board...

  21. The Methodist Hospital

    bonodonnaonaroll replied to joy1181's topic in Texas Nursing

    The Methodist Hospital at the med center in Houston.

  22. The Methodist Hospital

    bonodonnaonaroll replied to joy1181's topic in Texas Nursing

    Still looking for information.

  23. VA questions

    bonodonnaonaroll replied to Jules A's topic in Government, Military

    In what way is it

  24. TEXAS nurse/patient ratios?

    bonodonnaonaroll replied to smk1's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am currently at a hospital in Houston, not the med center, on an oncology unit. Our ratio is 4:1 with 1 NA for 18 pt's. Occassionally we will get a 2nd NA. My sister unit, med-surg on the same...

  25. Cmsu

    bonodonnaonaroll replied to stine75's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I am from Warrensburg and took my prereq's there. That has been many years ago, but, I have a cousin who is going to school (not nursing). The nursing students do clinicals in the local...