WHAT can I do to be an oncology nurse?? help!

[yellowdot11]

Hello!

I am a senior nursing student, expected to graduate in june 2009 (God willing). I really want to apply to a RN internship at a cancer hospital in ohio. It is a very competitive program and I am looking for things to spice up my resume and make it stand out. Any ideas of Oncology related organizations I can join while still a student? Maybe places to volunteer? Anything that I can put on my resume that is related to oncology would better help my chances, but I am having trouble thinking of what it is they would like to see? I would love to hear from you nurses who remember what this first job search is like : (

also, anyone have any experience with RN internship programs for new grads? THANKYOU !!

[DLS_PMHNP, MSN, RN, NP]

I'm a nurse extern at an outpatient cancer center. I'll graduate this April.

I HIGHLY recommend joining the Oncology Nursing Society or at least looking at their website. There is a wealth of info:

http://www.ons.org

I joined the local chapter also and that is how I ended meeting some great nurses and getting my externship.

I couldn't be happier. I wish the same for you.

Best,

Diane

[carol72]

I agree with Diane-RNstudent. In addition, is there a possibility to volunteer at that particular hospital? Even as a general volunteer (non-nursing)? Networking through the institution could be a way of making this happen for you.