What do experienced nurses have to say about working in Oncology?
Oncology nursing embraces everything I believe a nurse should becompassionate, knowledgeablean advocate for the patient. As in any field of nursing, it is often the nurse who stands between calamity and the patient. I believe this to be especially true in oncology. I like the challenge of using all that I have learned and experience to help my patients achieve a positive outcomewhether it be cure or a pain-free death. -Donna Gavura, RN, OCN Oncology Nurse, 1978-present What do doctors think about the nurses on 5 North? It is a great privilege for myself as well as my patients to interact and be cared for by such capable, caring and responsible health care personnel. My patients go to this floor because of the excellent care they receivesometimes my patients go to other floors and the care they receive there is certainly substandard in comparison. Additionally, I spend a portion of my time at another hospital and worked at a number of Universities prior to moving to Utah and I find nurs
