Pediatric Oncology Clinic Nurse

Guest
Kyle Desrosiers, BSN, RN
Children’s Hospital of Michigan Hematology/Oncology Clinic
Detroit, MI

Kyle Desrosiers is a dedicated pediatric nurse who has spent his nursing career so far caring for children with cancer and blood diseases and their families. Kyle describes his entry into pediatric nursing and the care that is required of chronically and critically ill children. Following some time on the inpatient unit, Kyle transitioned into a role that we may not see as often, the role of a nurse in the specialty clinic. Learn about the day-to-day activities of a clinic nurse and consider the highs and lows of a role such as this. Kyle describes his strategies for maintaining his enthusiasm for this work despite the more challenging days that he inevitably encounters.