Opportunity in Oncology for a Survivor?

[monkeyhq]

I recently discovered that an entry level nursing position has become available in a hospital affiliated oncology center. I want the job. Badly. And I meet all the requirements. But I have an issue, and I need advice.

Let me preface my inquiry with the following: a) I am a relatively 'new' nurse, but I am qualified for the position, b) I went into the field of nursing with the intent of working in oncology, and c) I have not received any sort of professional training regarding the question I am about to ask, and I don't have a clue how to, or if I even should, present myself...

The position available is with MY oncology group. It is a huge practice, but I would be working with physicians and other nurses who treated me in my own cancer battle (5 years ago). I do not know any employer/employee protocol for this type of situation, and before I submit my resume and letter, I really do need sincere, honest advice on any ethics or related issues I might encounter. I really do not know if I even should consider the opportunity. If I remind them I am a survivor, is that a bad thing or a good thing? If I withhold that information and am recognized, is that a bad thing or a good thing?

I really would like to work for this particular center. It is amazing, and the staff inspired me in so many ways.

Advice? Please?

[monkeyhq]

did you get the job???

Not exactly the job for which I applied (they went with another person), but something a little different! Because of the potential for severe psychological implications, I am going to do new patient intake twice a week--standard and focused assessment, health histories, etc. It is a good chance to get my feet wet at this very personal location. My ONC DOC suggested this path instead of full on hire. If I can handle that during the 3-month PT period, they are going to move me to FT, but not in 'my' location, in their other location (which is a lot smaller). If I handle that well for a year, they will slowly transition me to the infusion atrium.

The PT position is going to begin the first week of October. The 90 day 'trial' is a good thing because I don't have to quit my current patient (end-stage ALS), or lose a massive amount of salary, and can still try out oncology. So I am delighted to give this a shot!

Thanks everyone for the amazing support. I truly am grateful.

ETA: SCAREDSILLY, I tried to PM you and your mailbox is full!