onc_research replied to GirloftheSun's topic in Oncology
You can try Orem's self care deficit theory. Patients undergoing chemotherapy need to learn about side effects and how to deal with them. Not only that, the family is involved in the patient's care and needs instruction as well. For example an patien...
onc_research replied to AJL_91's topic in Post Graduate
Hello, I have and ADN and a BS in another field. I went through UoP MSN bridge program which required me to take 3 courses from the BSN program before I was able to begin the MSN core curriculum. I didn't feel that I was short changed by going this ...
onc_research replied to caligirl2's topic in Oncology
Hello, The X means the information at the time of the staging was not available. You can check out the ACS website for more information on staging. http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_3X_How_is_colon_and_rectum_cancer_staged.asp
onc_research replied to crazylilkelly's topic in Oncology
I'm sorry to hear that. The five year survival stats are dismal. My brother in law survived 15 months when he was dx with NSCLC. He presented with severe back pain which turned out to be impending cord compression due to the tumor. He received radiat...
onc_research replied to Kristy_joyz's topic in Oncology
IL2 acts by stimulating your body's immune system and killer T cells to attack cancer cells. Steroids will suppress your immune system thereby decreasing the intended effects of IL-2
onc_research replied to mgababyko's topic in Oncology
That is how I got started working in outpatient oncology. You would be considered an employee and would have to complete the appropriate forms. You need to consider your salary. 10 years ago when I went from the hospital to the clinic I took a paycut...
onc_research replied to DeLana_RN's topic in Oncology
Hello, It really depends on your facility regarding who administers. You are already an experienced nurse so I think it would be very easy for you to work on an inpatient onc floor or even outpatient chemo. Last year our facility hired 2 RN's (experi...
onc_research replied to Papadoc's topic in Post Graduate
I think you need to clarify that. I have a Bachelor of Science in another field other than nursing. I was able to enter the RN MSN bridge program at UOP, the criteria then was that I had to be an RN. As far as I know, You cannot take the RN NCLEX e...
onc_research replied to BethT's topic in Post Graduate
Yes, some programs have the RN - MSN bridge program. You have to take a few courses at the BSN level and then proceed to the MSN courses. You also must meet the requirements of the program is you must have your anatomy, physiology, micro, statistics...
onc_research replied to Sisyphus's topic in Research
Hi nurseamy, I have an opportunity to work with Pfizer/KForce as a monitor. I have previous experience as a study coordinator and have considered advancing to a monitoring position. Do you know of anyone who has worked with this organization? I am to...
onc_research replied to JMari's topic in Ambulatory
You don't give yourself much credit for what you do. I work in a busy specialty outpatient clinic. Some of my responsibilities include MA work. So at times I feel like a highly paid MA If you stick with it you will learn how the health care industry...
onc_research replied to change07's topic in Research
Hello change07 If you check out SalaryWizard you find that the average salary in the US for research nurses is around 60,000. I've seen research nurses move on to work with pharmaceutical companies as Clinical Research Associates.
onc_research replied to timdmb's topic in Oncology
Hello, I'm new to this forum but have been in oncology for most of my career and I enjoy it tremdously. As a member of ONS, please ck out their site. http://www.ons.org. The organization has established a mentorship program for nurses new to oncology...
onc_research replied to lish_99's topic in Oncology
Glad you love oncology. I hope you plan to make it your career choice, I have been an ONC nurse for the last 20 years. Have your co-workers referred you to the Oncology Nursing Society Website? (http://www.ons.org) There is a section for nurses and ...
Hello jenbea, Yes it can be done, but you will work hard. I work full time 40 - 50 hours a week. Not to discourage you, there were times I felt that I didn't have a life; I would come home from work and then hit the computer. When I first started I ...