Job: Medical oncology staff nurse and clinical systems superuser at Northside Hospital in Atlanta.
What I do: "I work on the inpatient oncology unit and bone marrow transplant unit as a staff nurse. I also just obtained a new position where I help teach new computer programs to fellow nurses."
How I got into this: "I had the opportunity to work as a nurse extern on the oncology floor at NSH when I was a senior nursing student."
Best part of the job: "My co-workers. They make a stressful day easier to deal with."
Most challenging part of my job: "Dealing with death and dying."
What people don't know about my job: "Nursing is not all about giving medications. It is a holistic practice."
What keeps me going: "When patients are genuinely appreciative of the care they are receiving from Northside Hospital, I am thankful for my job at this organization."
Preparation needed: "BSN is two years of undergraduate study and two years of nursing school. They must pass the NCLEX after graduation. Nurses must retain [their] license and CEUs to practice in Georgia. Nurses must be prepared mentally, emotionally and physically for the demands of the nursing career."
Salary: "49,000 a year."
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