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Since I was a young girl I wanted to be just like my mom who was a nurse. A career in the medical field was always what I knew would be a part of my life in one way or another. This topic is not only important to me but also the people who are already working in the medical field as doctors, nurses, medical assistants, etc. These people would more than likely agree that finding more research on health issues would be relevant. Not only health care professionals but also the ones that are suffering from health problems would find this topic important. People are always looking for new ways on improving someone’s health. This would include the patient and the caregiver. The overall health of our country is important. Problems that are going on around the world are what is seen on the news. In general, people care about the well being of others. However, what is extremely important to me is people who are dealing with some sort of cancer While being in school trying to earn a degree in nursing I want to know more of what it actually takes. A lot of nurses in the Oncology department experience what is called the “Burnout Syndrome.” This is where they become physically and mentally exhausted because of their work. My research question is; How can we improve job burnout in the nursing field? I will begin with researching this topic online, looking at educational articles, and even talking to someone who works in the field or a patient who has some form of cancer. This topic hit home a lot to me because my mom passed away from cancer so I already have a lot of background knowledge that will help improve my paper. This paper will allow readers to know what steps need to be taken in order to earn a nursing degree. It will allow them to find out what true strength is needed with working in the oncology department. As a prediction I hope to find some answers to the questions that have come up. I will find out more about education, schooling, and what it is like working with a patient with a serious illness. There are so many demands that nurses have and I need to find out just what those are. A lot of nurses get attached to the patients and have to watch them suffer. It can be both an emotional and physical strain on a person, which is related to the burnout syndrome. I want to know what it is like taking care of people as a career and going through all of the stress. Having gone with my mom to chemo I’d like to find out how people with cancer have positive outlooks. If only people could be as strong as someone fighting for their life would truly inspire everyone to have a better outlook.