[blaaveispiken]

This is my final quarter in nursing school and in a couple of weeks I will be doing my preceptorship in the oncology unit at a local hospital. I am so excited about this opportunity especially since I would like to specialize in oncology and eventually become a hospice nurse. I want to be as knowledgeable as possible prior to my start date -- any tips on reading material or any tips just in general? Thanks in advance!

[Kim O'Therapy]

Originally Posted by blaaveispiken

This is my final quarter in nursing school and in a couple of weeks I will be doing my preceptorship in the oncology unit at a local hospital. I am so excited about this opportunity especially since I would like to specialize in oncology and eventually become a hospice nurse. I want to be as knowledgeable as possible prior to my start date -- any tips on reading material or any tips just in general? Thanks in advance!

Congratulations blaav! I work as an aide at an oncology hospital and I'm 99% sure that's what I want to do when I finish my RN. I am excited for you. Do you know which cancer population you will be dealing with? Right now, I work with Sarcoma patients. Good luck to you.

[blaaveispiken]

Thanks for the encouragement. We will find out more this afternoon at school on the specifics of our preceptorship, but what I do know at this point is that I will be in an outpatient oncology clinic located in the hospital. I initially thought I would actually be on the oncology floor of the hospital, but I'm happy with this assignment. I will keep you posted. Tips on preparing for this assignment anyone? THANKS!