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  1. 5fu during infusion

    bethchpn replied to bethchpn's topic in Oncology

    Thanks so much for the reply. We also use Micromedix but feel it is not to up to date because it says it is not tested for LV and Irinotecan and they are run together all the time. We confirmed with...

  2. WET to Dry

    bethchpn replied to EJSRN's topic in General Nursing

    It is very unusual to see wet to dry unless you have an order from an older doctor who is not up on wound care. There are many products out there now that can keep a wound moist without changing as...

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

    bethchpn replied to Ivanna_Nurse's topic in Oncology

    That is a totally unsafe situation for you and the patients. We work 1 RN to 1-3 patients and when I have 3 it feels unsafe at times. I actually think this should be reported. We are required to have...

  4. Just accepted the oncology position and now find out 4 weeks pregnant

    bethchpn replied to nursebear168's topic in Oncology

    I think you need to take several things into consideration. 1. Will you be asked to mix chemo? Some facilities they both mix and hang. 2. How safe are the practices they use. Do they gown and double...

  5. Implanted Ports

    bethchpn replied to PBNurse's topic in Oncology

    I find when I see new RN's try to access ports that they miss it when they are very tentative. Once you feel it firmly "jab" it in so you hit the back of the port. You will get to feel a dull thump...

  6. What do you think about people calling you "honey"?

    bethchpn replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Agree!!!!!!

  7. What do you think about people calling you "honey"?

    bethchpn replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    These are sentiments

  8. OCN test

    bethchpn replied to plum94's topic in Oncology

    Well I PASSED!!!! I am so happy. It was really hard. I thought there was alot about radiation and I dont work in that area. I was worried. It is so nice that you get to know if you pass right away....

  9. OCN test

    bethchpn replied to plum94's topic in Oncology

    Thanks for the word of confidence! I did take the review class last spring but it was so long ago I hope it still helps. I feel like I know the material but some of the questions on the practice test...

  10. OCN test

    bethchpn replied to plum94's topic in Oncology

    Well I have studied some more and take it in 2 days. bonodonnaonaroll are you taking it soon. I wish others that have taken this would chime in. I am very

  11. OCN test

    bethchpn replied to plum94's topic in Oncology

    I am new to the forum and I am taking the test Oct 15th and am very nervous. I have studyed with the Core Curriculum test book and not done as well as the meniscus test review Oncology Nursing...

  12. Finally full time Oncology

    bethchpn replied to ThirdWorldGirl's topic in Oncology

    I am happy for you and hope you enjoy it as much as I have. I have worked for 2.5 yrs in this field, 5 yrs in Hospice before this and love them both. One piece of advice I can give you is to get and...