Oncology nursing is a specialty focused on the care of individuals who have been diagnosed with cancer.
Where do oncology nurses work?
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Oncology nurses may work in inpatient or outpatient settings, care for medical or surgical patients, and see patients through acute illness or help them manage chronic disease.
What do oncology nurses need to know?
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A profession in oncology nursing requires:
- an understanding of normal anatomy and physiology.
- keen assessment and monitoring skills.
- vast knowledge about cancer diseases and conditions.
- ongoing education related to recommended treatment strategies including surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, hormone therapy, stem cell transplant and precision medicine.
Oncology nurses must know how to manage treatment side effects and care for patients who are immunocompromised.
More oncology nursing resources
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- Nursing Pocket Cards, including chemotherapy side effects
- Guideline Summaries, including breast cancer and colon cancer treatment
- Blog posts, with infographics, mnemonics, tips, and more
- Journals
- Articles and nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) activities
- Headlines and news stories
- Society partners
Use this Oncology Nursing Certification Review Course to study for the oncology nursing certification from the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) which grants the credential Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN
®).