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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 them? Anyone have any good instructions or tips ...

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

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 clinic & mix chemo. We maybe have 6 chemos per ...

When you're stressed & surrounded by endless goodies!!

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 knowledgable & experienced R.N) This is my understa...

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 this specialty so far, except for the idea of person...

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 the matter is, is that you could die tomorrow in a...

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 previously thought. During the interview, they mad...

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. Compassionate & good listening skills! 2. Oncol...

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 your situation. Please be honest with your boss, bu...

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 like the job. It took me a good 6 months before I s...

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 job, do you have any advice for a new nurse in On...

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 example, as the night goes on and the stress levels rema...

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 oncology or have opinions about it! Would like to ...

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 it is not my niche in the nursing world- but at th...

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 everyday life. It takes a lot of patience and se...

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 greater incidence of cancer? Something to do with disr...

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 normal and am I cut out for nursing? Please try to rem...

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 have to be the nurse training new nurses; become mor...

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 already. Hang in there though..believe it nor not...

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 cc's. With central lines, I always follow the pro...

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? Thanks!

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 forgett that). Now try to do something nice for your...

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 relaxed at the same time. This is easier said tha...

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. Also keep in mind your ABC's. Remember the goal is s...