Calling any and all Ped's Oncology Nurses

[NicuNsg]

Hello!!!

What a rollercoaster ride I have been on!!!! I am a recent RN grad, just moved 180 miles back to my home town with my great husband and two kids. I was all set to start in the NICU, until I took my NCLEX...and I suppose with all my stress...I did not have the concentration, and I did not pass (this time!!).

At any rate, the NICU was all set to hold my position until Sept., when I can re-take the exam. My wallet had other ideas :roll

I have taken a position in Pediatric Oncology as a tech for now and have promised to work as an RN as well in this unit. It still sounds like a wonderful opportunity, no complaints! I love working with children and families, this will enable me to continue to do that!!! I have experience as a tech, I worked in an outpt. facility for special needs kids for quiet a few years.

Now, moving on to the purpose of my thread.......

I would like to see how many Peds HemOnc nurses are out there, any advise that you can give will be GREATLY appreciated. I know from looking on other threads, the advise that is normally given is very good! Thanks in advance!!!!

[curradob]

it is certainly one area in nursing where you can truly have an impact...you're involved in the care of the same families as they go through some of the toughest times in their lives.

it is one of the most rewarding jobs in nursing you can ever have!

[nursingstudent1]

Hello, I am new to this forum - but have a couple questions that can maybe be answered. I am a LVN currently working in an ER and will be graduating in May with my RN (once I pass boards!!!) I have ALWAYS wanted to do pedi hem/onc nursing but don't really know if there is any special training that has to be done before one is able to be hired. I have worked as a LVN in a ER for about a year, while I have been finishing my last year of nursing school. We do see pedi patients but mostly adults. I really want to go into pedi onc nursing, but just don't know where to start other than going to a peds hospital and applying. Does anyone have any suggestions/comments on this matter.

After reading some of the posts I realize just how special you all are and what a wonderful impact you are making on these precious childrens and their families.

Thank you for any info that is given.