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Description:
Oncology nurses care for cancer patients. The Oncology Nurse
administers chemotherapy and manages symptoms related to cancer
and cancer treatment.
Diagnoses:
All
types and stages of cancer, chronic pain.
Characteristics:
Exposure to new treatment methods, building patient relationships.
Skills:
Being
able to cope with death, strong personal belief about life
and death, people skills.
Education:
RN
with AD, or BSN
Employers:
Hospitals,
specialty hospitals, home health, ambulatory care centers,
specialty hospitals.
Publications:
Journals
Certification:
Certifying
Agencies
Associations:
State
Boards of Nursing
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