Mercy Medical Center Oncology Nursing ... It’s All About the Patients…… Oncology nurses are drawn to the specialty by varied forces, but they almost all stay in the field for one reason – the patients, always the patients. A career in oncology nursing requires the high-tech skills of a critical care nurse, the psychosocial skills of a behavioral health professional, the organizational abilities of a Medical Surgical RN, the hope and spirituality of a chaplain, and the counseling and community contacts of a social worker. Compassion, a big heart, and a healthy dose of humor also are prerequisites for working in this field. About Us OCN Certified Nursing Staff 36 Bed Inpatient Unit Medical Oncology Surgical GYN Oncology Chemotherapy Administration 20 Chair Outpatient Chemotherapy Unit Designated by the American College of Surgeons commission on cancer as a Community Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Center. Patients have the opportunity to participate in over 40 national research protocols for their treatment regimen. Nationally recognized team of medical and surgical oncologists Educational Opportunities 10 week Oncology Fellowship Program following completion of Med/Surg Internship which includes: Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing Chemotherapy Administration Weekly Multidisciplinary Cancer Conferences which include: Breast Cancer GYN Cancer Medical Oncology Surgical Cancer Practice related Educational Seminars held throughout the year which include: Clinical Nurse Specialist Program GYN Oncology Seminar Medical Oncology Semniars "An Oncology Nurse is like a wildflower…each is a source of strength and beauty. Both bring comfort to those within their touch." Oncology Nursing Society, 1989 For additional information about a career in Oncology Nursing at Mercy Medical Center, please contact: Monica Nelson, RN, BSN Coordinator, Center for Nursing Excellence 410-332-9580