Chris and Christy enjoyed sitting down with a longtime friend of Lighthouse, pediatric oncology nurse Jaime Newton. Jaime served on Lighthouse summer staff several years ago—a summer that confirmed her decision in early childhood to pursue this career path after seeing the nurses care for her brother's best friend while he was being treated for leukemia. Jaime describes a day in the life of a pediatric oncology nurse, from the practical to the fun (who knew syringes could be used like that?!). She shares honestly about the hard parts of her job, but is quick to point out the beauty and the honor of walking with families through their journey. Jaime also shares how she manages her emotions, explains the "team nursing" concept, and encourages families to view their nurses as an extension of their role as their child's advocate. At Chris' request, she also offers up tips on how families can support their hard-working nurses during their child's hospital stay (hint: words matter).
