48^th Global Nursing and Healthcare Congress

Cancer Nurse Practitioner

Every year, millions of Americans are diagnosed with cancer. Fortunately, the death rate from cancer has fallen by 27%, but it remains the second biggest cause of death after heart disease, according to the CDC. These figures are frightening, and they clearly illustrate the need for oncology nurse practitioners. Nurse practitioners, also known as nurse practitioners, are registered nurses (RNs) who have completed further coursework and passed a board certification exam based on the specialisation they chose in graduate school. There are several avenues that a nurse practitioner can take to become an oncology nurse practitioner, but regardless of the path, it takes time.

Compassion, kindness, patience, and the desire to provide patient-centered care are just a few of the oncology nurse practitioner traits that are vital in providing outstanding treatment. Many of these individuals have been given a life-changing diagnosis that has a daily impact on them and their family. As an oncology nurse practitioner, you must be patient when answering their inquiries, providing information, and providing support. The oncology nurse practitioner must also have leadership qualities, such as excellent communication skills, in order to provide care to patients, convey treatment plans to patients and their families, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team. These abilities will guarantee that the complete patient is looked after and that they receive the finest possible care.