Oncology clinicals

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This is my first semester of school, and I just found out that my first clinical will be on the oncology floor in our hospital. I am a bit worried and excited at the same time. Only excited on the fact that when I get done with school I would like to go and work in our childrens hospital. Any suggestions for a student who is completely new to the nursing profession as it is, and having their first clinical in oncology. Guess I was kinda surprised that they would put us there so soon. I am very scared :chair:

This is my last semester in nursing school and I was assigned to oncology my 2nd semester. Well, I didn't know squat like I do now. You're not expected to know it all anyway.... Review Med/Surg cancer, remember aseptic technique, especially with neutropenic patients (really low WBC's), ask a lot of questions and things will start to make sense (like cardiac for me). Remember that your cancer patients are very sick, usually in pain, and scared. Hugs mean a lot. I plan to work oncology upon graduation, God willing.

This is my first semester of school, and I just found out that my first clinical will be on the oncology floor in our hospital. I am a bit worried and excited at the same time. Only excited on the fact that when I get done with school I would like to go and work in our childrens hospital. Any suggestions for a student who is completely new to the nursing profession as it is, and having their first clinical in oncology. Guess I was kinda surprised that they would put us there so soon. I am very scared :chair:
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At least you guys get a scavenger hunt.... for us it's "here's your unit, don't screw it up!" For all my oncology patients.... "I believe in proactive meds before the pain gets too bad"

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