Nurses in every medical specialty are subjected to unique safety hazards on the job. For oncology nurses, the number one safety hazard is chemotherapy treatment. In the chemotherapy setting, nurses, therapists, and physicians are required to wear gloves, goggles, gowns, and masks to avoid all direct contact with the strong drugs. First and foremost, your interviewer needs to know that you are fully aware of this hazard. Then, they'll hope to hear that you always keep safety at the top of your mind. Make sure to briefly touch on the safety precautions you take in your work and any formal safety training you've received throughout the course of your career.
