So You Want To Become An Oncology Nurse
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AuthorDonna Marie Curran, MSN, RN, OCN
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Video time60 Minutes
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Post TestRequired
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CE Credit1.0 contact hour
Course Description
Oncology nurses are involved in the care of patients with cancer. They may provide direct care, in physician offices, hospitals, or outpatient treatment centers or work in non clinical roles such as patient navigator or education specialist. Oncology nurses are also employed by pharmaceutical or biotechnology firms or provide continuing education to the profession. . Nurses that are interested in the field should be aware of the variety of roles available as well as the rewards and challenges of being an oncology nurse.