Oncology Nursing | Nurse day in a life | Hematology-Oncology (HemOnc)| My workflow

[@tropicallymixed.]

FINALLY an oncology vlog that actually shows what a typical day of an Oncology nurse is like. Thank you for detailing your typical day and not showing us how you make coffee or what you ate for lunch.

[@RN-PRN]

This made me laugh out loud. LOL I eat a lot and I love coffee, no one wants to see that on an Oncology video.

[@JR-_-2010]

This is possibly one of the best video on daily shift planning/processes. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart.

[@cindymesser4679]

Love this! As an RN for 27 years and 17 in oncology, this is spot on. It is busy, but as mentioned, so rewarding in the patient and caregiver appreciation and stellar oncology team members who are as dedicated as you. Lifelong friends from the trenches. Thank you!

[@RN-PRN]

This just made my day. Thank you so much for the validation. I love oncology nursing. XoXo

[@KevinJ-o9c]

I wanted to ask...do you suggest going straight into oncology as a new grad, or do you recommend med/Surg or another general specialty first. Thank you.

[@aryeh6635]

Finally a great onc nursing video that shows the actual nursing care not the nurse waking up and showing facecare routine while making oatmeal

[@rubyrueben3339]

I lost my friend September 11th last year to stage four cancer; I miss him so very much. Now that I'm in nursing school, I hope to enter HemOnc to give back to those who helped him. Thank you so much for the informative video. Stay safe.

[@RN-PRN]

I am sorry to hear about your friend. I lost my mom in 2005 from cancer as well. When I got this job, I thought for sure mom was with me. It is a very rewarding career. Please always remember to take care of your self first before anything else. This is something that I had to remind myself constantly. Good luck with your journey in nursing school.

[@JNislandlass]

I appreciated this video! Thanks so much! I just accepted an oncology position as a nurse and this video at least gives me a clearer idea on what to expect on the floor! Thanks for all that you do! God Bless!

[@LLNursing]

Ur video is great! Im currently doing my preceptorship at the oncology unit and ur video helped me realize what to review and study for..thank you!

[@moniquetaylor2604]

Graduate in December from my nursing program, and have two interview lined up with both being oncology units. Thanks for the helpful info.

[@RN-PRN]

Super exciting! Oncology is such a great specialty to get into. You will learn to time manage, tons of medical & surgical nursing, learn to be a great advocate for your patients, and many more. Congratulations 🎉 and good luck to your nursing journey. You will be great!

[@aggy_28]

@@RN-PRN what are the similarities and differences with oncology and MS/tele floor? thanks

[@RN-PRN]

@@aggy_28 based on my own experience: Similarities would be, there's always medical/surgical nursing involved with Oncology patients. For example, a breast cancer who got a mastectomy. You still have to care for the patient as a surgical patient. Or a patient with CHF who has kidney cancer. You have to attend orders like chemo and CHF plan of care, etc. The difference would be, on a regular med surge floor, you would not administer chemotherapy, etc.... chances are your patients has a history of cancer but that is not why they came there for. The telemetry floor is more focused on monitoring cardiac and medications that need to be monitored. Where I worked, there's an option for the patients to be on the telemetry if they need to be. I also worked in a community hospital where tele and med surge is a separate entity and the consensus would be, that after a year in med surge, you can go to a tele floor and move to a more advanced practice like ICU or ED, etc. but all hospitals are different.

[@johnathonmaurice9379]

You should be a nursing professor. Thanks for the video.

[@RN-PRN]

Oh my, thanks for the complement. 🥰 Someday when I get courage, I would.

[@newbeginnings5882]

Wow, sounds alot. It is my desire in becoming an oncology nurse. Thanks for sharing.

[@RN-PRN]

It is alot but once you get on the groove, you will get used to it. Finding your own flow and being organised helps. You will eventually be an Oncology nurse, and will be super great at it.

[@markjames7652]

Awesome video! I start my hem/onc new grad position in a few weeks.Thanks for the valuable information.

[@RN-PRN]

Glad you like it. :)

[@tstoye2012]

Great video with useful information! I hope to be doing what you’re doing at some point!

[@RN-PRN]

Thanks so much! I wanted to show highlights, and hit a few key points - glad I was able to provide a bit of info from my view. You will get there, just hang tight, work hard! xoxo

[@shewritesyc877]

Proud of u sister

[@RN-PRN]

Amen, thank you! xoxo

[@minimzdee419]

Great Video

[@RN-PRN]

Appreciate the comment! xoxo

[@PMHNP101]

Great video! Thank you!. :)

[@KinggTevann__]

⚔️ Sickle Cell Warriors⚔️

[@rae7269]

I just started as a new grad on a med surg oncology unit. We get alot of non cancer patients. How do i get hematology experience? Also i was told i myst wait a year before getting chemo certified. I want to one day become a oncology NP. Where should i work beforehand to prepare me?

[@RN-PRN]

Not all hospitals are the same. Where I worked I had to wait a year to administer chemo (Chemo competent). Most of the time when it's not a straight Oncology floor, they do take medical or surgical patients. This can be both good and bad. Good that you will get knowledge and practice with your medical/surgical skills. Bad if you only want a focused specialty nursing. Also, hematology nursing usually is together with oncology nursing but if you want specific hematology nursing, then you would probably be better off with outpatient. I hope this helped a bit. Good luck.

[@SarahMadden-u1h]

I am considering a position that is offered at an oncology unit starting in January... I graduate in December! It seems like so much to learn and do in a short amount of time... Any tips for new grads?

[@Toni-xv9qz]

Great video! What would you say as a word of advice for a new oncology nurse ? Is it risky to handle chemo? Its very exciting but scary at the same time

[@RN-PRN]

Your facility should have the safety protocol implemented. Just always check your orders, your labs. If it feels wrong…. then it is. Always ask a senior / experienced chemo nurse. Dont be afraid to advocate for your self and or your patient. Protect yourself while giving chemo. I always say, its like giving blood but you need to be more on your toes. 😊

[@karylaaay]

What state are you in Ma’am? I want to pursue onco nurse outside the Philippines.

[@RN-PRN]

From Massachusetts kababayan. 🙂

[@geehmitch12]

😥 im new to oncolgy.. i handle 8-10 chemo pts during chemo day..

[@RN-PRN]

😩That’s horrible and unsafe. What state are u in?

[@geehmitch12]

@@RN-PRN 😭 and yet my co workers want me to handle other patients aside from chemo patients...

[@geehmitch12]

@@RN-PRN Philippines... Im scared... really... 😭😭😭

[@RN-PRN]

Ganyan naman kasi jan diba. Ingat ingat kalang jan beb. May PPE ba kayo? Dangerous naman masyado.

[@geehmitch12]

@@RN-PRN 😭😭 ang alam kong ratio is 1:4 or 1:5 ang chemo... yet dapat hahawak pa ako ng ibang patient bukod sa 10 patient na nag ki chemo