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  1. Need help with priming PCA tubing

    Soneshine posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I am returning to a Med/surg floor next week after being out of general floor nursing for a couple of years. I am having some anxiety about simple procedures & setting up a PCA pump is one of...

  2. Need help with priming PCA tubing

    Soneshine replied to Soneshine's topic in General Nursing

    Dee Angel, Could you please send me a link. I actually tried searching the internet first- with really no luck

  3. Chemo without pumps???? A little long

    Soneshine replied to Ivanna_Nurse's topic in Oncology

    First of all, let me say that, that is a lot of chemo pts that you see in a day for one nurse (particularly if you mix chemo). Sounds like a lot of responsibility. I also work in an outpatient chemo...

  4. How do you stay in shape & prevent weight gain during the holidays

    Soneshine posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    When you're stressed & surrounded by endless

  5. new chemo RN hanging chemo without another chemo RN working

    Soneshine replied to sunshinetoo's topic in Oncology

    Let me add to the previous post that the 2 nurses who check chemo, need to both be chemo competent (meaning they've somehow demonstrated competency through their skills being observed by another...

  6. Concerned about exposure to chemo drugs!!

    Soneshine posted a topic in Oncology

    Hi! I am new to Oncology and have been working in an outpatient clinic for a little over a month now. At our clinic, the nurses mix all of the chemo drugs in a BSC. I really like everything about...

  7. Concerned about exposure to chemo drugs!!

    Soneshine replied to Soneshine's topic in Oncology

    Thank you! These are really good suggestions. I am feeling a bit more at ease now. The best one can do is follow all of the recommended safety precautions & not worry excessively. The fact of...

  8. Desperate need of advice

    Soneshine posted a topic in Oncology

    Hi! I'm a new oncology nurse. I'm in desperate need of advice on being new in this area. Anything really would help! I'm worried about of giving chemo- and having a shorter training period than...

  9. Characteristics of an Oncology Nurse

    Soneshine replied to pRNss808's topic in Oncology

    1. Good assessment skills (looking at patients/family in a holistic manner). Cancer affects every aspect of the patient's/family member's life. Knowledge about the different type of cancers/drugs....

  10. I'm a horrible employee

    Soneshine replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    I most certainly agree with the majority here! You are not horrible or wortless anything!! Infact, probably just the opposite I bet. Please know that there are people out there that do care about...

  11. Help! need advice please..new RN job offer

    Soneshine replied to kendel's topic in Nursing Career

    Wow, I would not have accepted both positions, but this is my opinion. There is a learning curve present in each job and 2 weeks is not enough time to make an accurate assessment as to whether you...

  12. New Oncology Nurse

    Soneshine posted a topic in Oncology

    Hi All, I just got a job in an outpatient oncology clinic!!! I'm very excited and nervous at the same time. I've been a nurse for a little over a year now, working in Med/surg. Before I start my new...

  13. What can we do to change this to prevent errors?

    Soneshine replied to cafecreme's topic in General Nursing

    Adequate staffing is key! Another issue is working 12 hr shifts. While I prefer 12 hrs and more days off, I think it creates safety issues. Both safety issues for the patient and the nurse. For...

  14. Anyone work in outpatient oncology??

    Soneshine posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Would like some opinions. I'm very interested in oncology nursing and am thinking of applying for a job at an oncology outpatient center. I'd like to hear from people who have either worked in...

  15. Need opinions on what I should do!

    Soneshine posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm currently working on a med/surg floor at a smaller, rural hospital. I have been there for a bit over a year now. During this time, I've had mixed feelings about being in this area. I know that...

  16. Depression, burnout, etc

    Soneshine replied to Piglet08's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently working through many of the same emotions that you describe. Nursing is very taxing work in addition to your already so-called life! I am working on being more mindful of things in my...

  17. Opinions about night shift and personal health

    Soneshine posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I recently had a discussion with some of my co-workers regarding working nights and overall inpact on health. a few years back, I recall hearing that nurses who work on the night shift have a...

  18. Any Advice????

    Soneshine replied to dreamrider_212's topic in General Nursing

    YES! I felt this way, especially right after getting my first job and being on my own (without my preceptor). I had so much anxiety that I wondered the same thing as you.....are these feelings...

  19. Would REALLY appreciate some advice!!!

    Soneshine posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I'll try to make this quick. I am a nurse working 12 hr nights on the medical unit at a smaller hospital. I am a fairly new nurse (almost a year). The turnover is pretty high and I will soon...

  20. Week 3 of school

    Soneshine replied to SPCStudent's topic in General Nursing

    Week 3 specifically, I can't honestly remember- but I do vividly recall wanting to quit on multiple occassions. This is normal. I'm sure you'll soon hear of others that feel the same if you haven't...

  21. IV med admin: terrified of making error!

    Soneshine replied to RNcDreams's topic in Emergency

    With IV pushes, I always flush before and after with at least 5 cc of NS for peripheral IV's. If it concerns a piggyback, I will set primary fluid (if they have it) to a TKO rate and flush 10 or so...

  22. What is your schedule like?

    Soneshine posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi All, Just curious, what does your typical schedule look like for those who work full time? Do you work in blocks? If you work nights, does your schedule change?

  23. I am stressed to the maxxxxx..

    Soneshine replied to rnbubbles04's topic in General Nursing

    Don't forget there are questions that "don't count" 75 questions is a better indicator of passing then 275!! I felt the same way you do right after I took it. I think that most people do (don't...

  24. Feeling Nervous about Potential ?'s @ Job Interview Tomorrow.

    Soneshine replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    This is the site that I used prior to my job interview last year: http://www.hospitalsoup.com/interview-questions.asp I think that the key is to answer the questions as confident as possible- but act...

  25. Nclex

    Soneshine replied to icunurse2007's topic in General Nursing

    I used Saunders and Hesi & passed with 75- I would recommend answering as many practice questions as possible- and to prioritize based on assessment first then implemention, evaluation, ect....