12 questions
What do Oncology Nurses do?
Educate patients and families
Treat and dress wounds
Administer patient treatments
Diagnose illnesses
What is the biggest challenge an Oncology Nurse faces?
Keep track of numerous details
Knowing some patients will not survive despite the best care
Experience physical & emotional burnout
What is the biggest reward an Oncology Nurse recieves?
Strong impact from patients
Meet inspirational people
Develope a great relationship with patients and families
What are some colleges that have a good nursing program?
Where is Johns Hopkins University?
San Diego, California
Cincinnati, Ohio
Alanta, Georgia
Baltimore, Maryland
What G.P.A do you have to have to get into nursing school?
2.4
2.6
3.0
4.0
What is one thing you have to do to become an Oncology Nurse?
Must be a Registered Nurse
Learn specific Cancer care skills
Take & pass an exam
What are some classes you have to take?
Pharmacology
Human Anatomy
Psychology
Chemistry
How long does it take to specialize in Oncology?
3 years
18 months
1 year
10 months
What is the starting pay for an Oncology Nurse?
$25.65 per hour
$27.90 per hour
$31.73
$28.00 per hour
How much can an Oncology Nurse get paid for overtime?
$42.25
$72.88
$51.25
$62.75
What are some benefits of an Oncology Nurse?
Help make hard things a little less difficult
Get a better perspective about what's important
Get offered standard office hours
In high demand