new to oncology any advice?

ga girl · Jul 18, 2008

I can say, after working in Oncology for 8 years......this type of patient is great :) You will get a chance to meet and get to know your patient. You will also get to know the families. They are usually very interested in getting well. They are a patient that you will definitely see go through the stages of grief. Never take it personal if someone is angry :) Alot of them want to talk about their disease, some dont.

You will be so amazed at some of the attitudes of this type of patient. I feel absolutely privledged to be apart of their lives. I hope it is rewarding for you :)

Cisl4him, RN · Jul 25, 2008

I can say, after working in Oncology for 8 years......this type of patient is great :) You will get a chance to meet and get to know your patient. You will also get to know the families. They are usually very interested in getting well. They are a patient that you will definitely see go through the stages of grief. Never take it personal if someone is angry :) Alot of them want to talk about their disease, some dont.
You will be so amazed at some of the attitudes of this type of patient. I feel absolutely privledged to be apart of their lives. I hope it is rewarding for you :)

My mom died when I was 16 from breast cancer and then my stepmom from lung cancer 8 years ago. I have always thought of oncology. I just never thought it would come so soon. I won't be in a hospital setting. I will be in a small lab where patients come in for treatments and check ups. The office does get busy but it does not look like it will be half as busy is what I am used to. I work as a CNA/Unit sectretary on a Telemetry. cancer.

Cisl4him, RN · Jul 26, 2008

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Cisl4him, RN · Aug 1, 2008

I can say, after working in Oncology for 8 years......this type of patient is great :) You will get a chance to meet and get to know your patient. You will also get to know the families. They are usually very interested in getting well. They are a patient that you will definitely see go through the stages of grief. Never take it personal if someone is angry :) Alot of them want to talk about their disease, some dont.
You will be so amazed at some of the attitudes of this type of patient. I feel absolutely privledged to be apart of their lives. I hope it is rewarding for you :)

Hi, I took the position in the oncology unit. I feel i have made the right choice. I will be seeing a patient about every 20 min. or so. Basic assessment, vs, blood, draws, injections and rewriting doctors orders. I can also work with the RNs when time permits just to observe and learn from them. I am able to maintain my seniority and keep my health benefits. See, I have worked at the sister hospital for 20 years. I do not want to leave the entire network because I will loose everything I have gained. That is why I took this position too. I know that I am not starting out using all of my skills but I also figured I could start out slow. What do you think? Plus, Ihave always had a heart for oncology patients as my mom and stepmom were.

Cisl4him, RN · Aug 17, 2008

I can say, after working in Oncology for 8 years......this type of patient is great :) You will get a chance to meet and get to know your patient. You will also get to know the families. They are usually very interested in getting well. They are a patient that you will definitely see go through the stages of grief. Never take it personal if someone is angry :) Alot of them want to talk about their disease, some dont.
You will be so amazed at some of the attitudes of this type of patient. I feel absolutely privledged to be apart of their lives. I hope it is rewarding for you :)

Hi, Well, I'm back. I passed my boards a week ago. I begin a new job at a Cancer Care Center. I will be drawing blood, vital signs, basic assessment for adverse rx to chemo, doctors orders and whatever else they did not have time to tell me. This is a whole new field for me. What should I focus on reviewing prior to beginning this new position. I'm not even exactly sure all that I will be doing. I'm excited that I won't have to do weekends or holidays anymore. I cannot believe this is all happening to me. i have been working in the hospital setting for over 20 years. Thank you

Cisl4him, RN · Aug 18, 2008

Hi, I'm an LPN with 1 year of med/surg experience. I just graduated last year. Anyways...there is an opening on the oncology floor for an LPN. I am applying for it, but just wondering what I should be prepared for. I'm doing some research myself, but any tips or advice would be helpful. Thanks!

What's going on? Did you get this position and if so, how is it going so far?

brissygal, BSN, RN · Sep 9, 2008

I hope I am not gate crashing this discussion. But as I am a fellow nurse working in Oncology - hematology & BMT here in Australia wanting to compare notes with those of you working in this area. Just want to understand what central lines you use? Do they include this list? Porta caths, picc's, hickmans - double lumen & tripple lumans, aphresis hickman's?