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Oncology
Location:
Street 4
# Beds:
30
Adm Director:
Christine Boyette, RN
Clinical Educator:
Jean Ellington, RN
Typical nurse to patient ratio:
RN/LPN Team : 6-8 patients
Typical pt diagnosis:
Solid tumors, leukemias, lymphomas, over-flow/non-infectious medical patients
Common skills utilized:
Pyxis medication system, Alaris IV pumps, ports
Note: Chemo certification for RNs is not required, but is preferred; WHH will support their becoming chemo-certified
Most common meds / those nurses must be familiar with:
All.
Care extenders used:
Occasional Nurse Techs to assist with VS, pass meal trays, I&O, assist with personal care
Certification for Differential:
OCN, thru Onc Nurses Assn
Selling points for Unit:
Teamwork is #1!