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!

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