Whatever your reason for becoming an oncology nurse, continuing to make it a fulfilling career can be difficult as you work long hours and are faced with the tough reality of cancer. Feeling tired and stressed can diminish your interest in advancing your career and may even cause you to be less engaged with patients. To keep your enthusiasm for nursing alive, consider the following tips.

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Make sure you’re prepared for the latest trend in interviewing techniques. Employers everywhere are starting to use a process called behavioral interviewing. They are looking for solid examples of your past performance and problem-solving skills. Here is some insight on how to ace this kind of interview.

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If you’ve been in oncology for a couple of years or more, it may be time to start thinking about obtaining a certification. Adding a certification to your credentials can benefit you, your employer, and your patients in a number of ways.

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As budgets tighten at institutions and at home, getting the continuing nursing education (CNE) you need to stay at the top of your career can be difficult. ONS offers a number of ways to receive CNE credit on your own time at an affordable price.

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There’s no doubt about it, oncology nursing is a growing field that will always be in demand. We’ll always have patients to care for, but our patients’ needs may change, and we need to change with them. Just like the latest electronic gadgets and TV shows, oncology nursing sees trends. Your choice of subspecialty is a prime example of how you can follow these trends and stay highly relevant in the future. If you haven’t thought much about taking on a subspecialty, now is the time.

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