TLC0716

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1. IV filters with Chemo???

   TLC0716 replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in Oncology

   I just looked it up quickly and you are supposed to use a filter with Etoposide. http://www.cancercare.on.ca/pdfdrugs/Etoposi.pdf#search='etoposide%20and%20filter' YIKES! I've been hanging it for...

2. Anyone have the new "Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing"?

   TLC0716 replied to girlsptz's topic in Oncology

   I agree - it is a great book. It's the one book I used to study for the OCN exam and passed on the first try. Buy

3. IV filters with Chemo???

   TLC0716 replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in Oncology

   i also work in bone marrow transplant. we give etoposide all the time and have never used a filter with it. we do use filters when administering taxol. off-hand that's the only chemo that we...

4. Is it safe to be on an onco unit while pregnant?

   TLC0716 replied to mermette's topic in Oncology

   I've worked in oncology for 8 years; had three children while working there. As previously said, you won't be handling chemo, but would need to use universal precautions when handling...