title: Tell Me About You: Experiences Teach a Nurse the Importance of Listeningg.
abstract: Unexpected cardiac issues at an early age inspired me to return to school to pursue a career in nursing. While in school, a close relationship with a family member facing a terminal cancer diagnosis gave me insight into the importance of listening as a tool for keeping patients safe and delivering the most appropriate care. These insights have shaped my career as I moved from student to RN to oncology nurse practitioner.
authors.affiliation: VA Connecticut Healthcare System.
authors.forename: Julie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Beck
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D033262:Narration; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000193:education*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011787:Quality of Health Care
keywords: education; listening; nurse education; oncology nursing; patient caregiving