I got my dream job!

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Specializes in Oncology.

So I just wanted to exclaim my excitement..

I'm gunna be working on an Oncology/BMT unit! Sometime this year, they will chemo certify me, and next year, they will start the mentoring process to get me BMT certified! The unit has 8 BMT rooms.

I've been a Med/Surg nurse for a year at a small hospital so I've gotten to have a lot of experience with a little bit of everything over the last year, which has been great. I actually really like my little hospital (44 bed). But I wanted to come back home (Portland, OR area), as i've been up an hour north of seattle for 3 years now (2 yrs of school and 1 yr of work)...

Oncology is what is want to specialize in.. and have for a long time. I worked an Oncology unit as a CNA for a yr and 1/2 and it left a strong impression.. Cant freaking believe it!! =)

(and im really glad it panned out, cuz I got sick right before an interview at the same hospital for a cardiac obs position, and had an interview on a general surg/neuro floor that got canceled cuz they hired someone in the meantime lol... not to mention this is totally what i wanna to do so that makes it that much cooler!)

They seemed to really like that i was already an Oncology nursing society member so thank you guys for all your suggestions to other people about that, cuz I totally listened! hah

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That is fantastic news! I am new to this site as I am just getting into nursing but have an affinity for Oncology. If you dont mind me asking, what is the starting rate/salary in oncology units? I know the regional areas differ widely but I am just learning about the specialty.

thanks!

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So happy for you. I wish you the best and good luck. :)

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Congratulations!

Oncology nursing is very rewarding!

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