New Grad Interview for Bone Marrow Transplant

[mathematical]

Hi! I have an interview for a new grad position in BMT. I did my med-surg clinicals in a general oncology unit but my knowledge in cancers is still pretty basic. What kinds of stuff should I focus on when researching BMT? I know that it's a highly specialized area with high acuity patients so I'm pretty nervous. Is BMT categorized as med-surg or critical care?

[nursemcsleepy, BSN, RN]

I think you mean acute care or critical care. At my hospital it falls under critical care, at others it's under special care.

[BD-RN, BSN, RN]

BMT is under the umbrella of oncology, which is specialty nursing in most hospitals. Because the patients are a little more acute then general med surg, the ratio is usually lower. Even in states with higher ratios, you typically will have no more than four patients.

BMT is its own beast, and it is highly specialized. Going into an interview as a new grad, you won't be expected to know much, or anything, so I wouldn't stress too much about that. Once you've been hired, your clinical educators should give you a class, and ongoing education. ONS has a WONDERFUL course on BMT, that I would highly recommend taking on your own, once you e had some exposure.

Don't stress. Should you receive an offer, just remain open minded to a whole new world of nursing. BMT is a special place.