Steve Orazem is the manager of the inpatient oncology unit at Iowa Methodist Hospital. He’s responsible for the operation of Powell 3, a 28-bed nursing unit with a large staff. The patient population is adults with all different types of cancer, including leukemia, lymphoma, sickle cell disease and other blood disorders. Because many of the patients are very ill, they and their family members have significant needs.
Steve comments, "I'm fortunate to work with a very dedicated staff, many of whom have committed many years to caring for people with cancer. Some people say 'your work must be very sad'. That's not the case. This is one of the most hope-filled places that I've ever worked. Sometimes the goal is cure and going home. Sometimes the goal is being pain-free and having the best quality of life possible. My work is very energizing."
He hopes this degree will help him be better at his work, especially as a change agent, because change is a big part of life in organizations.
As he contemplated returning to school, he focused on his love of learning. "I enjoy reading and thinking about things that I've never thought about before. I enjoy meeting and talking to people who have perspectives different from my own. I've been a nurse for only 10 years and was a teacher before that, so I'm looking for a way to combine the things that I enjoy and get satisfaction from in both nursing and education."
Before enrolling in Grand View's program, Steve had been thinking for several years about going back to school. He investigated a number of different programs and decided Grand View had several advantages from his perspective.
"I got my BSN at GV and know some of the faculty, and it's close to home. Probably my strongest reason was my prior experience here. I've seen that the focus here is on good teaching. The faculty are committed to that. Some schools are focused on other things – research, service to the community etc. At Grand View the focus seems to be on teaching and learning. I appreciate that."
Asked about his impressions based on his first semester, Steve says, "So far, I've been very happy with the program. I feel like it was a good choice for me. There is a good deal of reading, but much of it is very relevant to my practice. Having the three tracks (education, business and nursing) together for the first two semesters is a real strength of the program. The different perspectives of people in these areas make our discussion richer. Working full time and having a young family, I really need to spend my time and energy wisely. So far, this program has worked well for me."
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