pavementandpearls

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1. building relationships with patients

   pavementandpearls replied to sophie<3's topic in Oncology

   Inpatient oncology is generally very problem-focused (BMT, acute pain, acute nausea, bleeding, etc) so patients turnover quickly, although some do end up needing longer-term hospitalization....

2. How valuable is your OCN?

   pavementandpearls replied to mappers's topic in Oncology

   My company offers an annual $1000 bonus for OCN nurses; no reimbursement for the initial costs associated with ONS membership and OCN test

3. Xeloda

   pavementandpearls replied to adamsmom2's topic in Oncology

   Xeloda is very common and there is a wide range of doses and schedules. In addition the GI symptoms mappers mentioned, it can also cause dermatological side effects, known as "hand-foot syndrome;" you...

4. What does left lung cancer status post 3 cycles treatment mean?

   pavementandpearls replied to crunchytaco's topic in Oncology

   Depending on tumor size, location, staging, etc, lung cancer is often treated with concurrent chemoradiation. Many patients who complete treatment will have lingering pulmonary symptoms secondary to...

5. Thinking of oncology nursing

   pavementandpearls replied to italianrn07's topic in Oncology

   I agree with mappers; a solid nursing foundation will get you far in oncology. My workplace (outpatient oncology) leans towards RNs who have a critical care background, ie ICU or ER, as our patient...