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| Name: |
Oncology
Nurse |
| Description: |
Cares
for patients with the diagnosis of cancer in
various settings; utilizes an empathic and caring
approach to patients whose diagnosis and
treatment are often painful and life-threatening;
administers chemotherapy, conducts patient
teaching, and manages illness- and
treatment-related symptoms |
| Diagnoses: |
All
stages of cancer (diagnosis to terminal illness),
hematologic problems, chronic pain |
| Practice
roles: |
Staff
nurse, clinical nurse specialist, nurse case
manager, nurse manager, supervisor, coordinator,
director, executive |
| Characteristics: |
One-on-one
patient care and relationships, learning how to
live from patients, autonomy and independence,
making a difference, new trends and treatments |
| Client
age group: |
Children
and adults of all ages |
| Drawbacks: |
Dealing
with pain, grief and difficult patient contacts,
excessive paperwork, reimbursement issues,
stress, conflict, and pressure; hazards from
working with chemotherapy and radiation |
| Desirable
skills: |
Coping
with death and dying, well defined philosophy
about life, death, and suffering, people skills,
strong support system |
| Education: |
RN
with AD, Diploma, or BSN (preferred) |
| Employers: |
Hospitals
including specialty hospitals, medical offices,
ambulatory care centers, home health |
| Certification: |
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| Associations: |
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| Publications: |
| Oncology
Nursing Forum |
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| Intro to ONS
Newsletter |
| 412-921-8597 |
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| APON Counts
Newsletter |
| 708-966-3723 |
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