What do you love about working in oncology?

It's the look of recognition I get from the sickest patients who keep having to return and their families that keep me going. It's not for everyone, but I love it because I feel I'm allowed to love my patients.

Exactly. You get to know them and their families very well. There's a bond that develops that I've experienced in no other area.

Julie, I'm glad to hear you say I'll develop all my skills b/c I too just accepted a new grad position as an Onc RN. And this is against all odds. I wasn't expected to pass my boards on the 1st try as I was coming off a very difficult final semester. But I did. And since I have very little skills to speak of, everyone (family, friends...) have been pushign me towards medsurg and CV/ICU. But the thought of cardio terrifies me.

Thank you for stating quite frankly that I will get and improve my skills. I've been struggling w/ accepting this role. I already know that teh pace and the idea of compassionate empathetic nursing is what appeals to me, much more so than the excitement of seeing the traumatic stuff.

Chloe

thank you for the help i been thinking where i want to work when i finish school i decided to do oncology

I see people at their very best & I see people at their very worst. I am constantly amazed at the strength of the human spirit and the outcome it plays on a persons health. My patients and their famlies teach me so much. It is not a easy job by any means but, I love it and cannot imagine doing anything else.