You won't regret the change and nor will your husband......eventually
MIKE

 Congratulations on your choice of careers. I cannot think of a more
rewarding career than nursing especially in oncology. Within this specialty
you might want to set your goals on pediatric oncology. I recommend that you
read "The Third Strike" which may be obtained at
http://www.booklocker.com/books/1285.html  This book is must reading for
aspiring medical professionals. Nurses are referred to as "angels" in the
book because they are!

 > Hello.  I'm Kim in Ohio.  I work as an MA in a hematology/oncology
practice.
 > We are located on the campus of a local hospital and have a chemo
treatment
 > clinic in our office.  I hope to start nursing school in the near
future,
 > with my ultimate goal being getting my certification as an Oncology
Nurse.
 >
 > I also lost my father to Esophogeal Cancer in 1999.  It was a short year
and
 > a half between his diagnosis and passing.
 >
 > I've seen this from both sides now.  I guess you could say my life was
 > transformed when my dad was diagnosed.  When I had an opportunity to get
my
 > current job, I jumped on it.  Something told me I needed to do it.  My
 > husband wasn't exactly happy that I took a pay cut of well over half to
make
 > the career change - but it has been much more worth it than I ever could
 > have imagined.
 >
 > I'm sorry I didn't find this group sooner, but am glad I found it now.
 >
 > God Bless!
 >
 > Kim C
 >
 >

Good luck, Kim, and may your efforts, and you, be blessed!
keddi

Good luck, Kim, and may your efforts, and you, be blessed!
keddi

Good luck, Kim, and may your efforts, and you, be blessed!
keddi