You've met Olivia. Today, meet Riley, an oncology nurse who moved 1,000 miles from Ohio to the Treasure Coast for a completely new life.

In this conversation we talk about what drew her into oncology nursing after watching family members go through cancer, the transition from a large specialized cancer hospital in Columbus to a smaller hospital in Florida, what it's really like moving from tech to nurse, why techs and CNAs deserve far more credit than they get, and the emotional weight of caring for hospice patients on an oncology floor.

We also get into burnout, self-care, imposter syndrome as a new nurse, & why "no question is a stupid question" when patient lives are on the line.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Meet Riley

01:04 – How she got into oncology nursing

03:44 – Nursing school in Columbus, Ohio

05:04 – Moving from a big city to a smaller one

07:44 – Her first day as a nurse, alone

09:40 – Going from tech to nurse: the mindset shift

11:32 – Why techs and CNAs deserve more credit

13:12 – What nursing school doesn't prepare you for

15:52 – Advice for brand new nurses

17:12 – Burnout and self-care

21:36 – Supporting patients through hospice

27:00 – How oncology nursing changed her outlook on life

30:32 – What people misunderstand about oncology nursing

36:40 – Advice for anyone on the fence about nursing

This is part of our ongoing series here at Solux Health Studios, where we sit down with nurses, physicians, and healthcare professionals for honest, real conversations about the work.If you know a new nurse, a nursing student, or someone considering this career, share this with them.

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