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  1. narcotic theft investigation

    ChemoRN replied to sunny1973's topic in General Nursing

    This exact thing happened to me, except it was Demerol IV. I wasted a lot of "demerol" with a certain nurse - only it was saline! You can't tell the difference! Nothing happened to me because of it,...

  2. Oncology Nurse/Patient Ratio

    ChemoRN replied to MissRNC's topic in Oncology

    27 patients gives us 9 nurses, 4 techs and 1 MR. That's what we are allowed to have. If you don't have 9 nurses, you just suck it up. We do have some variance with acuity. I have worked with 8 and...

  3. Should Nurses attend patient funerals

    ChemoRN replied to Hayden's topic in General Nursing

    I have attended a few patient funerals - the one's who were really special to me. I admit I did it for myself, to get closure, etc. But I think it benefitted the families also. At one particular...

  4. Pregnant and working as RN

    ChemoRN replied to tcolleen's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!! First babies are so exciting! I worked my full nine months (Or 8 1/2 as the case may be ) IMHO - you're already through the hard part. Nothing like working in your first trimester...

  5. Don't you love it when the doctor compliments you?

    ChemoRN replied to deespoohbear's topic in General Nursing

    I had a doctor introduce me to one of his colleagues as "the best nurse I've ever known". It was pretty special because this particular doctor was also my patient :) :) :)

  6. OCN Exam

    ChemoRN replied to nanablue2's topic in Oncology

    I really liked the core curriculum study guide. It had sample questions and such in it that helped me think along the right lines. So much of what I do has become second nature that I need...

  7. ports

    ChemoRN replied to micky's topic in Oncology

    You can use a vacutainer on ports, and most permacaths. You are not supposed to use them on PICC lines because of the pressure. I agree with Sleepyhead. A lot of the port a caths I've used have...

  8. OCN Exam

    ChemoRN replied to nanablue2's topic in Oncology

    Hooray for you nanablue2!! I really liked the practice tests too. The core curriculum was hard for me. My unit is on mandatory overtime, between that and two kids and a husband and a life - well,...

  9. OCN Exam

    ChemoRN replied to nanablue2's topic in Oncology

    I PASSED!! Got the results today. Very excited!! Good luck with your studying. Are you taking the new computerized version or the pencil and paper

  10. Almost zero WBC count

    ChemoRN replied to misti_z's topic in Oncology

    Misty_z As a hem-onc and BMT nurse - I am an expert on neutropenia;) You are absolutely correct - ALL neutropenic patients should be on neutropenic precautions which is exactly the same thing as...

  11. How is code blue announced at your facility?

    ChemoRN replied to deespoohbear's topic in General Nursing

    We are on a quiet system also, so you almost never hear the overhead, except for an emergency. For codes, our operators call "STAT" and either medical or pediatric. They sometimes call for specific...

  12. OCN Exam

    ChemoRN replied to nanablue2's topic in Oncology

    Good luck to you! I will also take the exam next Saturday. Unfortunately, I have no good advice. It's my first time. Been so busy - haven't studied like I should have. I've heard that Core...

  13. Precepting

    ChemoRN replied to Jen S's topic in General Nursing

    I love to teach - in fact I teach several classes for my hospital. I really enjoying fostering learning in new grads or nurses unfamiliar with my area. I have to agree with you though, I am not...