
Deja Turner RN, BSN
Deja Turner RN, BSN, received her BSN from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 2017. She is currently an oncology nurse navigator at the University of Chicago, working with the benign hematology population and palliative care. Her previous clinical background consist of gynecology oncology and acute rehab nursing. Deja has participated in community outreach that includes women’s education, early prevention and detection, and student mentorship. She has also received a grant to discuss topics related breast health in underserved communities. Her topics of interest include controversial issues impacting quality of life in women’s health and “new generation” or millennial issues faced as a new or younger nurse.
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One Nurse's Perspective on the Reality Behind Having Cancer
July 03, 2019
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Patients who are diagnosed with cancer have cancer, cancer does not have them; they reflect what it means to be strong, a perfect picture of tenacity.