Published Aug 20, 2019
MyAimIsTrue, BSN
201 Posts
I am a new grad in an extremely competitive market and wonder if ONS membership and completing this bundle would make me a more attractive candidate for an oncology unit. I completed my preceptorship on an oncology unit as well. Or are there other types of classes/certifications I should be looking at? I already have ACLS.
Thanks for any advice. I want to get this career going!
NewOncNurseRN, BSN, RN
52 Posts
I would hold off because many units will pay for your ONS membership. With oncology classes and certifications, most will be paid for my your employer and may also require experience (such as the chemotherapy and immunotherapy certication, etc). I also was from a competitive market and only wanted to work oncology. What worked for me was only applying to residency programs on any type of oncology unit, and I applied all over the country. I did end up moving, but I am really happy with the experience.