radoncrn

radoncrn specializes in ICU/PACU/SICU, Radiation Oncology.

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1. Low Blood Sugar. D50?

   radoncrn replied to EJSRN's topic in General Nursing

   Every institution should have a hypoglycemia protocol that should be followed. You may want to take this opportunity to develop one with your Diabetic Educators. Don't let anyone fool you into...

2. Losing patients - does it get easier?

   radoncrn replied to future L&Dnurse's topic in Oncology

   As nurses we need to remember the entire spectrum of life care. Sometimes the most satisfying thing I do as a Radiarion Oncology Nurse is empower my patients to make their own end of life decisions....

3. How much pain relief?

   radoncrn replied to Becca_RN's topic in General Nursing

   We can't give medical advice here per TOS. Read the labels and do not double dose any one med....think of your liver and

4. How about a thread for baby names you liked?

   radoncrn replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   My favorites are..... Boys....Ian Mackenzie Jonathan Keegan Colin Andrew Girls...Sarah Rachael Brittany

5. Ethical Death or Not?

   radoncrn replied to dinkysam's topic in General Nursing

   I also think that you did what a reasonable and prudent nurse would do. We are NURSES...we need to be advocates for our patients at all stages in their life. Not giving the suppository would have made...

6. How would you have handled this?

   radoncrn posted a topic in School

   I am the proud mother of 5 children who attend public school in Western Massachusetts. A situation occurred recently that involved my 10 year old son. I do not think it was handled correctly, but...

7. Why can't doctors just "TELL" their patients the TRUTH!?!

   radoncrn replied to MrsStraty's topic in Oncology

   Carlissa, I am sorry for your loss. I work in Radiation Oncology. My Doc is wonderful. He gently but honestly discusses end of life issues. I have shared a 'therapeutic cry' many times with my...