Schwarte

Schwarte has 6 years experience and specializes in Oncology.

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1. ONC CERTIFICATION

   Schwarte replied to lbutler's topic in Oncology

   ONS Core curriculum was the most true to the test, I thought. The one I studied with is dk green. Review a section, take notes, and then do the questions for that section. My best advice!

2. ONC CERTIFICATION

   Schwarte replied to lbutler's topic in Oncology

   mizj.... DON'T GIVE UP! I passed on my 3rd time, my heart was pounding and my palms were sweating when it was time to hit that official "done' button at the end the 3rd time. I asked for a "private" room to take the test in so I wouldn't have any di...

3. Question for onco nurse r/t chemo precautions

   Schwarte replied to ccf317's topic in Oncology

   I think you have increased you risk of having children with 6 fingers, lol just kidding... I am sure you will be fine!

4. Need some advice

   Schwarte replied to Jenzel27's topic in Oncology

   That's the downfall of this job for sure! Be comforted in the fact that you made him more comfortable and he is at peace now. It's tough and you did the right thing.

5. neupogen

   Schwarte replied to Susan Patterson's topic in Oncology

   I haven't ever seen it given IV either. SQ for sure!

6. hospice question

   Schwarte replied to amy1997's topic in Oncology

   found this at epocrates online: (nothing about cancer patients) contraindications/cautions . hypersens. to drug/class/compon. suicidal pts paralytic ileus caution if drug abuse hx caution if chronic alcohol use caution if cns depressant use caution...

7. hospice question

   Schwarte replied to amy1997's topic in Oncology

   Hmmm we don't use it most of the time but we have had some patients use it, so I am not sure. I would google it or something and see what you come up with. Wonder why you wouldn't want to?

8. paper interview

   Schwarte replied to sunshineforuRN's topic in Oncology

   It's been awhile since you posted this... wondering if you got the job already or are you still in the hiring phase. The application process seems kinda lengthy. I have worked in the out pt oncology setting for 6 1/2 years now and like it pretty we...

9. New nurse and new oncolgy nurse .... help!

   Schwarte replied to Mrs leese's topic in Oncology

   I work for an oncologist who just wrote a book called "Surviving the Cancer System" that would be beneficial for you! It's written for newly diagnosed cancer patients and caregivers but would be appropriate for your situation too. It covers a lot of...

10. Trying to get pregnant and had chemo exposure!!

    Schwarte replied to NikNik16's topic in Oncology

    I wouldn't worry too much about it! At the outpt chemo clinic I work in we have had lots of nurses pregnant, including myself twice, that have all had healthy babies. We have all been around and administered chemo while trying to conceive, however, ...