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  1. drug shortage ?

    beckabeckahi replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    I work in oncology, and we have had a shortage of drugs for over a year now. Believe it or not, one of the local hospitals is out of DECADRON. I can think of four or five chemo drugs that have been in...

  2. Treatment for uncontrolled N/V post chemo

    beckabeckahi replied to MillieT's topic in Oncology

    We use Emend and dexamethasone regularly, as well as Aloxi, which would be given day of treatment. They both work well, also the Ativan as others have

  3. Looking for some advice!! RN working onc for the 1st time

    beckabeckahi replied to yadis572002's topic in Oncology

    Are you working inpatient? If so work with your preceptor/education dept to find a chemo certification course, that's a good start. Use the patients you take care of as case studies, look up there...

  4. senior staff bullying?--in tears

    beckabeckahi replied to crazyaaa's topic in General Nursing

    There are bigger issues than an unwashed bottle. She's being a jerk, let it go, and believe in yourself a little more. I once had a nurse come and find me to tell me my patient was on the floor in a...

  5. Oncology Patient Ratios

    beckabeckahi replied to kelliegbsn's topic in Oncology

    It's 6-8 patients where I work, days or nights. It's too many

  6. Group Home and Giving Meds

    beckabeckahi replied to Cherry2000's topic in General Nursing

    Before I was a nurse I worked in a group home and gave out meds all the time. But those were in labeled containers not in pill boxes. We took med training that was approved by the department of...

  7. Nursing Habits: Sleeping Pills

    beckabeckahi replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I've learned my lesson with Ambien too. Turns alert and oriented into disoriented and a fall risk. If patient takes at home, usually not an issue, but if not, there about a 20% chance they'll go off...

  8. new grad interested in outpatient infusion

    beckabeckahi replied to mwcrsn's topic in Oncology

    I would recommend getting some hospital experience first. Infusion center is where i would like to be headed, it's a nice setting. If chemo/oncology is your interest specifically, seek out a...

  9. I'm only 22 years old.

    beckabeckahi replied to oncologynurse77's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, as a fellow oncology nurse, I think that some days we all feel this way. What I am beginning to learn, is that it takes time and awareness, to manage your feelings. I have been...

  10. Best way to RN?

    beckabeckahi replied to Iflew's topic in General Nursing

    If you plan to go LPN first, make sure you check out jobs that will be available to you, and if you would like those jobs. In my part of the country, LPN's can find work in nursing homes (some of...

  11. Define Nursing in 3 words

    beckabeckahi replied to FutureNurseSaga's topic in General Nursing

    Professional butt wiper. Ok here's a more serious one..... Challenging. Rewarding.

  12. Death bed visions

    beckabeckahi replied to legend0710's topic in General Nursing

    Beyond the visions for the patients, I have felt a definite presence in the room with me as the patients pass. Of course, I have to check the pulse technically, but the feeling which I can't describe...

  13. Febrile oncology pt to transfuse or not? Help!!

    beckabeckahi replied to ADN2003's topic in Oncology

    Nurse Ratched, Thanks for that link, it's a nice for pt. education.

  14. Funniest Complaint on Press Ganey Scores

    beckabeckahi replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    Well at least they "x" out the names, our hospital publishes unit specific surveys with the names of nurses in Docs right in there. This is my first year at the hospital, and I was a little surprised...

  15. Did you work when going to nursing school?

    beckabeckahi replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in General Nursing

    I worked full time nights while I was nursing school, took off the last two months and worked PRN. My week was Monday thru Thurs nursing school, into work thurs-sat night. Stay up all day sunday to...

  16. Hospital Survival Guide for Friends and Family

    beckabeckahi replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    .Also if you do visit with small children, please, please, please, do not let them sit on the floor and play with their toys. Ick, yuck, not a clean place. Yes it looks clean and shiny but we all...

  17. Do you have Nurse Aides?

    beckabeckahi replied to sister--*'s topic in General Nursing

    I work on med surg and we have one aide for thirty beds. Alot of days no aid at all. Boy do I wish for more aides. It's great when we're all running around like crazy and there is no one around to...

  18. What I love about nursing

    beckabeckahi replied to clemmm78's topic in General Nursing

    I love my job because never before in my life have I felt such a "fit" as when in the company of fellow nurses. This crazy profession feeds my need for variety and oh so many challenges. I love my...

  19. Night Shift and family issues

    beckabeckahi replied to kate1114's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I agree with previous posts about everyone getting together and talking and getting greivances out in the open. Always helps build some support. With that said, Working and balancing family is...

  20. doctors without borders/MSF

    beckabeckahi replied to FutureNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    I have planned on doing medical missions since I decided to back to school. I am barely a year into my nursing career--but plan to go on medical missions when my daughter graduates high school ( a...

  21. Can you share your thoughts....

    beckabeckahi replied to Carla25's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, thanks to everybody for your replies. They definitely gave me some inspiration although I'm sorry to say I don't have a verse to

  22. I am a nurse, but I dream of....

    beckabeckahi replied to Elisheva's topic in General Nursing

    1. A coffee shop musician 2. Gourmet cook/B&B owner 3. Travel journalist 4. Trophy wife (just kidding.....I

  23. Dream job: Where and Why?

    beckabeckahi replied to cwinlv's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with you!! I keep telling my husband when my daughter goes off to college we're going on the road and I will be a traveling nurse-medic for festivals and

  24. To those who are having a hard time...

    beckabeckahi replied to Anagray's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for your honesty and words of

  25. How long will I be miserable?

    beckabeckahi replied to nrcnurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well put AC439. I think the disillusionment does stem in part from nursing school, and of course the stars in our own eyes. I mean really, if someone had told me the truth, I don't know if I would...