Advice for a New Pediatric Hematology/Oncology RN

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Specializes in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology RN.

Hi everyone! I am a new grad and just got a job in pediatric hematology/oncology. If there was any advice you would want to give to a new RN in this speciality I would love to hear it!

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Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.

Remember that when someone has cancer, the whole family has cancer. The parents are NOT going to be at their best and you will need to extend them as much grace as you can muster.

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Specializes in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology RN.

@Nurse SMS Yes that is true. One of the things I love about pediatric care actually is that its not just the patient but the family that you care for as well.

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