[[{"@type":["BlogPosting"],"@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/role-rns-play-oncology-treatment\/#BlogPosting","@context":{"@vocab":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","kg":"http:\/\/g.co\/kg"},"url":["https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/role-rns-play-oncology-treatment\/","https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/role-rns-play-oncology-treatment\/"],"publisher":[{"@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/"}],"author":[{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/role-rns-play-oncology-treatment\/#BlogPosting_author_Organization","name":"Regional Cancer Care Associates"}],"inLanguage":"en-US","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/role-rns-play-oncology-treatment\/#BlogPosting_image_ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/placeholder.jpg"}],"headline":"What Role Do RNs Play in Oncology Treatment?","dateModified":"2021-11-11T14:59:09+00:00","datePublished":"2016-11-22T09:05:45+00:00","description":"Fighting cancer is challenging for patients. In oncology treatment, RNs help to navigate this difficult process by coordinating care and providing support.","articleBody":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNovember 22, 2016\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\nWhile all nurses are intimately involved in the challenges and rewards of patient care, this is perhaps most evident in the role that oncology nurses play in treating and caring for cancer patients. They are by the bedside offering encouragement and care as well as providing patient and family education.\nWhat Does an Oncology Nurse Do?\nAn oncology nurse is a registered nurse who is typically the care coordinator for a patient who has cancer. Their duties vary by institution, but in the best cancer care facilities they typically include:\n\u2013 Conducting a health history review\u2013 Monitoring patients\u2019 physical and emotional health\u2013 Keeping track of necessary diagnostic tests and results\u2013 Administering medications and treatments like chemotherapy\u2013 Collaborating on patient care plans with other members of the healthcare team\u2013 Educating patients and their families about their disease, methods for treatment, and side effects they may experience. This includes explaining complex medical terms and answering any questions that arise.\u2013 Helping with symptom management throughout treatment\nWhat Kind of Education Does an Oncology Nurse Receive?\nRegistered nurses must develop knowledge and clinical expertise in cancer care when becoming an oncology nurse. While this can sometimes be gained through direct experience, many oncology nurses undergo voluntary board certification in the area of cancer care through the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation. For certification, an RN must meet state eligibility criteria and pass an exam. Some oncology nurses have advanced certification that includes a master\u2019s degree or higher and a specified number of hours of supervised clinical practice.\nWhat Should I Expect from an Oncology Nurse?\nPatients undergoing cancer treatment will have an oncology nurse by their side throughout this challenging process. There are many details to remember when fighting this complex disease, and the nurse is responsible for keeping track of these details for his or her patients. That\u2019s why some of the best cancer treatment centers refer to oncology nurses as \u201cnurse navigators\u201d\u2014they are helping patients navigate these uncharted waters.\nThe role of the oncology nurse is more than just clinical. Oncology nurses are a much-needed source of compassion for patients and families, often forming meaningful relationships that extend long after treatment is completed.\nwe are here for you\nFor more information or to schedule an appointment, call 844-346-7222. You can also schedule an appointment by calling the RCCA location nearest you.\nRELATED ARTICLES\nRegional Cancer Care Associates is one of fewer than 200 medical practices in the country selected to participate in the Oncology Care Model (OCM); a recent Medicare initiative aimed at improving care coordination and access to and quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries undergoing chemotherapy treatment.\n\u00a9 2022 Regional Cancer Care Associates. 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