SteffersRN87

SteffersRN87 BSN, RN

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  1. High Dose Chemotherapy & Hemorrhagic Cystitis

    SteffersRN87 posted a topic in Oncology

    Hello all! I am required to do a nursing research / evidence-based practice project specific to my specialty area to be able to advance in my hospital's clinical ladder program. I currently work...

  2. OCN Exam ?'s

    SteffersRN87 posted a topic in Oncology

    Hello everyone! I am planning on taking the OCN exam next summer (2010). I recently purchased the Core Curriculum book & study guide and have been utilizing it in my preparation. A few questions...

  3. New Grad Med Surg Nurse Freaking Out!

    SteffersRN87 replied to shakedwnst924's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just relax! It's only the 2nd week of your job, and it is completely normal to be stressed out (even this much). Is your preceptor giving you just 2 patients or the full 6 or

  4. May fail out of nursing school--challenge lpn boards options???

    SteffersRN87 replied to buffalowing81's topic in General Nursing

    I know that in Pennsylvania, you must be a graduate of an approved LPN program to sit for the NCLEX-PN. The LPN program is different from the RN program in the role and function of that particular...

  5. How should I start preparing for nursing school?

    SteffersRN87 replied to Emile's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, I would work as much as you can and try to save as much money as you can. I went to a three year diploma program with classes Tuesday through Friday and worked Friday, Saturday, and Sunday...

  6. How many of you have sought additional education?

    SteffersRN87 replied to DirtyBlackSocks's topic in General Nursing

    When I graduated from high school, my stepfather was laid off from the airlines. I had to pursue my nursing education through a local hospital-based diploma program. I had always wanted to complete...

  7. Your Pet Peeves in Nursing..

    SteffersRN87 replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I could go on about this subject for days... I recently had an elderly male patient (cute as a button) with a super annoying family. When he returned from the PACU, I asked if I could get him...

  8. what exactly do people do at those nursing associations?

    SteffersRN87 replied to carebearsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I belong to the Oncology Nursing Society... Membership is about $102 per year... You receive subscriptions to the Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing and Oncology Nursing Forum, both are great...

  9. Chemo and WBC Question

    SteffersRN87 replied to abundantjoy07's topic in General Nursing

    Most often, our docs write these parameters for SOLID TUMORS AND LYMPHOMAS ONLY: WBC less than or equal to 3, ANC less than or equal to 1500, hemoglobin less than or equal to 10, platelets less than...

  10. Clarion University MSN

    SteffersRN87 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone! Has anyone had experience with the MSN programs at Clarion University of PA? I am interested in the nursing education track. I'd like to know what previous or current students or...

  11. Blood Transfusions

    SteffersRN87 replied to jab77's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I work oupatient oncology/hematology/BMT and give PRBC's and plts almost every day. We use the CLC 2000 adapters (caps) and there has never been anything said about not using them for transfusions....

  12. Did I need to call the Doc?

    SteffersRN87 replied to ChiSmile6's topic in General Nursing

    My personal theory is that you need to learn by doing. You will learn through experience what you should do in situations like this. But for now, utilize your resources - fellow staff nurses, charge...

  13. Question about IV push meds

    SteffersRN87 replied to sn0594's topic in General Nursing

    I would stop the continuous IV infusion (and put a sterile cap on it)... flush with 10 mL's... give your IVP... flush with 10 mL's... restart your continuous IV infusion... and call it a day... I...

  14. Reforming nursing education...

    SteffersRN87 posted a topic in General Nursing

    After reading several threads regarding the entry-level MSN programs and which level of nursing education should become the standard, I want to share a classroom discussion I had a while back... What...

  15. When Previewing Pre Nursing Students For Admission Into Nursing School

    SteffersRN87 replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in General Nursing

    I am going to have to agree with those that say the school should be teaching her how to read. It will be a great disadvantage if she cannot read. For example, if a cardiac cath patient has problems...

  16. Feeling bad because I didn't "go with my gut"

    SteffersRN87 replied to LuVnLpN08's topic in General Nursing

    Just so you know, if your COPD patient has a SPO2 of 69%, they need a little more than 3L of O2... In this situation, it is OK to put them on a higher concentration of O2! Hypoxia only complicates...

  17. Dilaudid and bp

    SteffersRN87 replied to cmonkey's topic in General Nursing

    I love Toradol! I had cholecystitis and was given it and it was the best experience of my life! I'm a cheap date, I know! Actually, I was in a car accident and bashed my face off of the steering...

  18. Do you push Fentanyl on the floor?

    SteffersRN87 replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Fentanyl has a high risk of causing sedation and respiratory depression and can drop a BP. I worked in ICU and we gave it like candy. I work in outpatient oncology and invasive/surgical procedure...

  19. Nursing Journal Suggestions????

    SteffersRN87 replied to mamaames's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest a journal that is related to your specialty. I find that Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing and Oncology Nursing Forum suit me very well because they keep me informed on what's new...

  20. Reforming nursing education...

    SteffersRN87 replied to SteffersRN87's topic in General Nursing

    well like I said... it was just a

  21. CNA Exam for a NREMT-B

    SteffersRN87 replied to ParaStorm's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am from Pennsylvania so my answer may not apply to your situation, but... I completed and EMT-B course and received state certification in high school. While completing my liberal arts and science...

  22. Drug seekers: where's the compassion?

    SteffersRN87 replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    I pass out pain medications like there is no tomorrow... Who am I to

  23. Outpatient vs. Inpatient for new grad

    SteffersRN87 replied to prinsessa's topic in General Nursing

    I work outpatient oncology... I would start on the oncology unit because you will get TONS of experience... Inpatient oncology units can vary but you may be working with medical and surgical...

  24. Wildest lab values you've ever seen?

    SteffersRN87 replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    Hgb of 3.8 in an adult sickle cell patient INR of 14 in an elderly man who go his meds confused K+ of 9.1 WBC of 410,000 and manual WBC of 6 Plt count of 1 I work in hem/onc so I see lots of labs that...

  25. Stress Relief

    SteffersRN87 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I see over and over many new grads are stressed out over their new jobs. So, I though it would be helpful to share some stress relief tips that would help them out! -if I have a stressful day, I...