New Grad Nurse in Hem/Onc, Stem Cell Transplant

Specialties Oncology

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Hi all,

I was just hired at a prestigious hospital in Chicago as a New Grad Nurse in Hem/Onc, Stem Cell Transplant Unit!! They called the day after I interviewed & I'm still in shock!!!

If any other new RNs are starting in this area, let's get together on this thread to talk!

Experienced RNs, what has been your experience on a Stem Cell Transplant Unit??

I am currently a CNA on an Oncology unit for the past 14 months, so I have some experience here.

Specializes in Oncology.

Your previous post said you start aug 20. I just happened to be flipping through my old posts yesterday and saw it, so I thought I'd wish you luck. Glad it went well!

Specializes in Bone Marrow Transplant.

Hi everyone! I graduated in May and now have two interviews next week. One (face-to-face) where I live locally on a tele/med-surg floor at a prestigious cancer center where I've worked for the past 6 years in an administrative research position and the other (phone) out of state at a well known academic medical center for an oncology research nurse position. I desperately want floor experience so am likely to go with the med-surg tele position locally if given the option of both. Ultimately I wouldn't mind relocating but will try to put that off after I get at least a year of experience under my belt. Any tips or advice? I'm very nervous as although I've worked at a cancer center for years my clinical exposure has been limited. Add that to the fact that I graduated way back in May and this is October and I'm officially doubting whether or not I"m capable. And I'll be starting my RN-BSN program in January so this timing could be a wee bit stressful:banghead:. Help, lol. What have your experiences been like so far?

Specializes in Bone Marrow Transplant.

Just found out I'll actually be interviewing for a BMT floor! I'm beyond excited (a little nervous too but more excited than anything)!!

Specializes in Bone Marrow Transplant.

Doesn't seem like anyone is following but that's okay. I always like to read happy updates from new grads so here's one from me for someone else out there looking for reassurance. I got a job! Finally! I'll be starting in November and will be working on the BMT Unit. I'm ECSTATIC :D

Hi! Will NMH hire an ADN that will be starting a BSN program? I know some Magnet hospitals will hire ADNs as long as they complete their BSN in a certain timeframe. What do you think?

Specializes in Oncology.

I'm starting my new position on a Heme/Onc unit at a major teaching hospital in the SE this coming Monday 9/23. I'm a new grad & SO excited -- and SO scared. Of course, the first couple weeks will be orientation, & then a 10-12 wk. 'Journeys New Grad Residency'. I'm happy to share experiences / absorb shared wisdom / sympathize over newbie mistakes (hopefully none fatal!) / learn how to learn & stay positive in spite of the difficulty & challenges I will surely encounter.

Specializes in Antepartm and Mother-Baby.

A BMT is what saved my mom's life. My dream job would be to work on a BMT unit. I've applied to places that I know accept new grads (graduating in December with my BSN). I'm nervous and excited and scared all at the same time.

Do any of the Chicago Hospitals hire ADN nurses who are pursuing their BSN?

Hi there im new to this app

My name is susan im a bmt senior nurse, I remember my first day in bmt i was realy scared too

Hi, I'm a new grad RN who has an upcoming interview for the Oncology units at a hospital in Chicago as well...

any tips or recommendations to have a successful interview? I think I'm just really nervous and worried about case study questions.

Any help would be greatly appreciated :)

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