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. 2008 Jul;4(3):e34.
doi: 10.2349/biij.4.3.e34. Epub 2008 Jul 1.

Expanding the role of the oncology nurse

A Quinn  1
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Expanding the role of the oncology nurse

A Quinn. Biomed Imaging Interv J. 2008 Jul.

Abstract

Oncology nursing continues to evolve in response to advances in cancer treatment, information and biotechnology. As new scientific and technological discoveries are integrated into cancer care, oncology nurses need to play a key role in the management of this patient population. The role of the oncology nurse has expanded significantly and can differ greatly across cultures. Sophisticated treatments and the growth of targeted therapies will create the challenge of ensuring that all nurses working in this arena are well-educated, independent thinkers. Thus the future success of oncology nurses will focus on enhancement of nursing practice through advanced education. The increased globalisation of healthcare offers exciting opportunities to accomplish this goal by allowing for collaborative relationships among oncology nurses across the globe.

Keywords: Nursing; cancer; oncology.

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