From Patient to Provider: The Lived Experience of Pediatric Oncology Survivors Who Work as Pediatric Oncology Nurses

Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing : Official Journal of the Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses
Teresa M Conte

Abstract

There is little known about the experiences of former pediatric oncology patients that are currently working as pediatric oncology nurses. Literature reviews yielded no direct research studies involving this group of nurses. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to describe the experiences of these former oncology patients that are now oncology nurses. Eleven pediatric oncology nurses were interviewed for this study, and the following themes emerged: Awe and Awkwardness, Guilt and Gratitude, Sharing My Story, Wanting to Remember/Wanting to Forget, and Past Treatment/Current Challenges. The results of this study demonstrate the unique challenges these survivors face as they transition into their professional roles. Information about these nurses' experiences is important when considering their education and support throughout their careers.

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