Oncology

looked awfully familiar from somewhere. You have a smile and outgoing approachable personality that is difficult to forget! I went back into my emails and realized that you and I met in your office back in 2015 when I was researching the role of an oncology nurse. Here I am 2.5 years later finishing off my second placement on C4. During my year in hematology I have spoken to many of the ODS employees in the lunch room and picked their brains on what it is like to work in ODS and what the patient population

child, I never doubted that my “calling” was to become a nurse, to help and to heal. But when my mom was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2003, I felt an obligation and duty to pursue a career as an oncology nurse and down the road as an oncology nurse practitioner. Is it a defeat to admit I was wrong about oncology being my passion? I ponder and contemplate often, if I let myself down or my mom down if I follow what I truly believe my calling is – to become a nurse educator? When my mom was diagnosed with

Pain Management in the Oncology Patient   Title of research article Gropelli, T., & Sharer, J. (2013). Nurses' Perceptions of Pain Management in Older Adults. MEDSURG Nursing, 22(6), 375-382. Type of research study Qualitative Purpose of study The purpose of this study was to focus on nurses’ perceptions about chronic and acute pain in long-term care. Limited research exists regarding the attitudes of pain management and there is a need indicated to focus on nurses’ perceptions about chronic

educational needs to be met. Patients and families rely on nurses to provide them with information to guide them with successful coping and making informed decisions regarding their care. According to reviewed literature, oncology nurses were able to improve patient care by serving as an oncology nurse navigator (Vaartio-Rajalin & Leino-Kilpi, 2011). This task may involve referring patients and their families to support groups, playing the role of a care facilitator, working hard on improving treatment outcomes

Visionary Name Institution Date Abstract Life as an oncology nurse has been very rewarding. I have learned within my scope of practice an incredible amount of new procedures and have assimilated a wonderful mass of new knowledge. Still, I’m ready for challenge and change, and I know what will it require for me to do in order to accomplish my dream. In the next presentation I intend to give a general idea of all that I will have to do in order to move to the next step. I will

When I was twelve years old, I felt a strong attraction to the nursing profession. When I further looked into the career and researched the different fields of nursing, I connected with the pediatric oncology field. When making a mental checklist of what I wanted in a career, I found that I sought a profession that offers a great amount of diversity, stability, and personal development. Nursing contains all of these elements such as the opportunity to specialize in a variety of areas, a stable job

Clarkson College Essay Working as an oncology nurse has been a life changing experience. I have grown not only as a nurse, but also as a person. My eyes have been opened to the value of life, and not just life itself, but the precious thing that is a healthy life. I cannot count the number of patients from the beginning of my nursing career until now that have told me, “Well, I just didn’t think my symptoms were a big deal” or “The doctor told me I needed additional tests but it didn’t seem important

activities. Passion ■ Commitment ■ Vision Biosketch In 2001, I obtained my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Mary. From 2001-2016, I worked on the Medical/Oncology unit at CHI St. Alexius Health in Bismarck, ND. I started my nursing leadership career in 2009 when I became a Clinical Coordinator for the Medial/Oncology unit. In 2016, I felt the need for growth and professional development. I wanted to equip myself with the tools necessary to empower and support

Working as an oncology nurse has been a life changing experience. I have grown not only as a nurse, but also as a person. My eyes have been opened to the value of life, and not just life itself, but the precious thing that is a healthy life. I cannot count the number of patients from the beginning of my nursing career until now that have told me, “Well, I just didn’t think my symptoms were a big deal” or “The doctor told me I needed additional tests but it didn’t seem important at the time and I

undergraduate career at the University of Minnesota with every intent of working toward a nursing degree and a career as a pediatric oncology nurse. I had been in the hospital a few times and had excellent nurses that took great care of me and my family; making our stay as comfortable as possible under the given circumstances. My interest in the healthcare field, specifically oncology, also stemmed from experiences I had volunteering and fundraising for organizations like Children’s Miracle Network throughout