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Oncology Nursing:
Oncology Nurses are qualified registered nurses
who provide healthcare for patients with cancer.
Oncology Nurses assist the
oncologist/radiologist with the administration
of radiation and chemotherapy. The Oncology
Nurse will also provide follow up monitoring and
support for patients after treatment. The main
duties of an Oncology Nurse include:
- Providing healthcare to patients with cancer
- Assisting with the administration of radiation
and chemotherapy
- Monitoring patients before, during and after
the treatment is administered
- Updating patients medical records
- Educating the public on the risks of
developing cancer
- Providing assistance to those surviving cancer
Where they work:
Oncology Nurses work in many health care
settings where patients receive counseling,
education, screening, detection and healthcare
in relation to cancer. This includes hospitals,
hospices, clinics and community care settings.
Qualifications:
Certification provides validation of your skills
and displays dedication and commitment to your
career as an Oncology Nurse. The Oncology
Nursing Society (ONS) offers four certification
examinations for registered nurses, all are
accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing
Center's Commission on Accreditation.
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
- Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse (CPON)
- Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner
(AOCNP)
- Advanced Oncology Certified Clinical Nurse
Specialist (AOCNS).
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and colleges in your area that offer nursing programs.
Below is a list of some of the various types of
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