karenk82

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1. Looking for oncology nursing stories

   karenk82 posted a topic in Oncology

   I'm starting work on a project and am trying to collect real life stories from oncology nurses. I'm looking for all types, the inspirational, the heartbreaking, what keeps us going, the patients we will never forget and why, why we chose oncology, fu...

2. Will Hospice experience help?

   karenk82 replied to tothepointeLVN's topic in Oncology

   I worked as an oncology RN for 3+ years and hospice experience would definitely help you as would a certification. Most hospitals want RNs to get certified in something and hospice/palliative care does pertain to the oncology nursing job. We had a lo...

3. New Grad Oncology question

   karenk82 replied to bsting's topic in Oncology

   I'm surprised that they would let a new grad mix chemo. I interviewed for a onc clinic job as a fairly new grad and they said no way, the more experienced nurses did it. I was actually relieved as that would make me quite nervous as well. If you look...