jhlynngirl

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1. So what is it like being an oncology nurse?

   jhlynngirl replied to Chibi Baka's topic in Oncology

   I became an oncology nurse in honor of someone special who touched my life for a very brief time. I went into this specialty straight out of nursing school, perhaps biting off a little more than I could chew. I did an internship in pediatric oncology...

2. Is it possible to have such a passion to Oncology??

   jhlynngirl replied to goodspiritsRN's topic in Oncology

   I did :) I went from RN school to a pediatric oncology internship, to adult oncology, and I absolutley love it!! I am going into my second year of nursing. It is alot to learn, but it can be done. Be prepared to give yourself some time and don't be ...

3. Mediport Flushes And Hh

   jhlynngirl replied to JennyHHRN's topic in Home Health

   the mediport must be maintained. A hisory of anemia is a good reason for a port, certainly if she does not have any veins? A port flush takes 2 minutes.

4. she tried to access mediport, it was really a pacer

   jhlynngirl replied to jilliebean's topic in General Nursing

   I am an oncology nurse. I work with mediports on a daily basis. You would be surprised how many nurses ruin my patients ports in the hospital. The incompetence is sickening to me. As a nurse, I find it liberating to admit what I do not know, and lear...

5. Hi everybody! + Mediport access question

   jhlynngirl replied to OncNewbie's topic in General Nursing

   Hello. I am also a hem/onc nurse. Your message sounds a little scary to me. My professional opinion is this, suck it up and ank for help before you hurt one of your patients. The internet is probably one of the worst places to seek out "good" info, a...