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Category: Oncology Nursing
Recognizing Febrile Neutropenia in Oncology Patients
Has this ever happened to you? A patient arrives for supportive care. On examination, they describe flu-like symptoms, and general … More
Nursing The Unexpected Job Change
Besides reimbursement changes, The Affordable Care Act (ACA) calls for the formation of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs): joint ventures coordinated by … More
Rolling Out Changes So Nurses Aren’t Under a Rock
I was about to administer a chemotherapy infusion. The carboplatin dose was double-checked by a co-worker. First, she calculated the … More
JParadisiRN Guests on RNFMRadio Tonight Oct 14 9pmEST/6pm PST
Great news! I’m being interviewed on “RN.FM Radio: Nursing Unleashed!”, the newest internet radio station for nurses: JParadisiRN’s interview is on Monday, 10/14/13 at 9pm EST / … More
Are Nurses Attracted to Gardening Because We Work in Close Proximity to Death?
On a beautiful late spring morning, I sat in my favorite chair, sipping coffee and writing. Through the window, I … More
Alopecia and the Pirate
Note: In honor of International Talk Like a Pirate Day, I have republished this post. As I write this post, … More
Thoughts on Cairns, Advanced Directives, and DNR Orders
Cairns are ancient, human-made stacks of rocks indicating a landmark or memorial site. Modern-day hikers use cairns as directional markers … More
Advice for Administering Medications with Narrow Safety Margins
I read the order carefully, looked up the medication, and consulted with a pharmacist before giving it. Signing the medication … More
Nurses & Doctors: Make Appreciation Reciprocal
Few life-threatening or terminal diseases present themselves in otherwise healthy, alert, and charming hosts the way cancer does. From the … More
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