Quotes from nurse on 9th floor:
- “The type of patients we care for have many different
needs and we are all able to work together to meet those needs.” Ellie,
RN for 19 years.
- “I love all the challenges on 9th floor, and how well
everyone works together. Many patients are struggling
with serious illnesses and I hope that I can comfort and help
them in their time of need.” Georgette, RN for
4 years.
- “The people make the difference; knowing that someone
is there to back you up or has the foresight to help you get
things done in an emergency.” Julie, RN for 18 years.
- “If we were to use a sports analogy, 9th floor would
be the Super Bowl in action and play-by-play.” Al,
RN for 9 years
- “Our patients are sometimes diagnosed with devastating
diseases and go through difficult treatments. As a nurse
on 9th floor, I feel it is a privilege to be part of our patient’s
care, providing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. I
feel our floor is unique due to the patients we care for. Our
staff is also unique in that we greatly support and care for
each other.” Ginger, RN for 2 years.
- “9th floor encompasses the core values I find necessary
for providing quality care to patients. I enjoy the ubiquitous
challenges and find my job rewarding in every facet.” Mandee,
RN for 3 years.
- “I love working on 9th floor because of the camaraderie
with my co-workers and the close relationships I develop with
long-term and reccurring patients.” Risa, RN for
22 years.
- “What I enjoy about 9th floor are the people-both coworkers
and patients. I enjoy the opportunity to learn in a field
where “what we know” continually changes. There
are always new challenges and nothing is routine. I gain
satisfaction in providing resources to nurses, so that they
can provide excellent care for the patients.” Zona
Akbari, RN Director 9th Floor.
We have 11 oncology certified nurses as recognized by the
national Oncology Nursing Society. All 9th floor
RNs carry a chemotherapy and biotherapy provider card through
the Oncology Nursing Society also.
Community Education
Presentations by nursing staff are provided to the community
(schools, churches, businesses, groups on a variety of topics
dealing with cancer—prevention and detection diagnosis,
treatment options, etc. We are available for health fairs
and individual speaking engagements.
God is our refuge and strength…an ever-present help
in trouble. Psalm 46:1
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