PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY NURSE

DUTIES OF JOB:

• Provide and coordinate patient care
• Educate patient and parents
• Provide advice and emotional support
• Observe patients and record observations
• Set up plans with patients or work with existing plans

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Hospitals or private offices
• Nights, weekends, holidays
• Rotating shifts
• Full time, 40+ hours

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• BSN (Bachelors of science) typically 4 years
• Nursing license
• Extra schooling: Masters or Doctoral Degree

SKILLS:

• Patience
• Compassion
• Organization

WAGES:

• Entry level: $55,040 (basic)
• Median: $67,930
• Potential: $94,720+

JOB IN THE FUTURE:

• Increase in demand by 19%
• Work in rural areas or low income areas

SIMILAR OCCUPATIONS:

• Dental Hygienists
• Nurse Practitioner
• Nurse Midwive

SELF REFLECTION:

• I enjoy helping people especially kids
• Working in Oncology
• Salary