We currently see patients that get HiDAC as an outpatient. Are there any clinics in which the RN's do the neurologic checks to assess cerebellar function (signature log, gait check etc.) prior to the cytarabine dose on day 1, 3, and 5? We have been having ...
Hi Vicki, Our charge nurse does not take patients, we function much like Tammy described. We have a cordless "charge" phone that is a back line for the clinics to add patients on as well. Dana ------------------------------ Dana Driskill RN MSN OCN ...
Hi Vicki, No, our charge nurse does not take patients, This frees her up to help others, oversee the day's activities, help start difficult IV's, make out the next day's schedule, handle emergencies and anything else that comes up (and it always does) ...
Hi - We tell patients to bring with them any home medications they may need during their visit and to tell/check with their infusion nurse before taking them. Thanks, Regina ------------------------------ Regina Carlisle BSN RN OCN Shaker Heights ...
Thank you ------------------------------ Pamela Laszewski BSN RN Clinical Leader Karmanos Cancer Center Detroit MI ------------------------------
Yes. Our infusion charge nurses take care of what we call triage patients (injections, hydrations etc). ------------------------------ Angela Adjetey Appiah MSN MPH MA RN FAACM Sr. Administrative Director Cancer Program Administrator Oncology Program ...
Hi Katherine! We have similar questions at our center, both inpatient and outpatient. While Rituxan has been removed as a hazardous drug, I would maintain that it is still a high-alert medication. I have written our policy to state that any chemotherapy ...
In your infusion areas, what is the role of a charge nurse? Do they take patients?