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See Available Oncology Nurse Schools
Oncology nurses are a relatively recent
addition to the field of nursing. Prior to 1950 the
main treatment for cancer was surgery, and the only
capacity in which a nurse could serve was in caring
for a surgical patient. However, as chemotherapy and
radiation therapy were introduced and became standard
for treating cancer, nurses began looking for more ways
to help cancer patients. Since 1971, oncology nursing
has continued to develop as a result of national and
world recognition of cancer as a major chronic health
problem, advances in science and technology, needs of
cancer patients or those who are at risk of developing
cancer, increased survival rates, and changes in the
perception of cancer within the medical profession.
Oncology nurses work in hospitals, clinics,
home health care, hospice settings, public health services,
and community nursing, They may also work in private
practice, doctors’ offices, extended care facilities,
or teach at nursing schools. Their hours vary according
to the capacity in which they are employed, as does
their salary. The average beginning salary of an oncology
nurse is $35,000, and more experienced nurses can earn
from $60,000 to $125,000. As cancer rates rise, so does
the need for oncology nurses, so the field is expected
to continue to grow at a faster than average rate.
Oncology nurses, in addition to certification
and licensure as a registered nurse, requires a cancer-specific
knowledge base and expertise in cancer care. The minimum
basis for advanced nursing practice in oncology is a
master’s degree. Oncology nurses can demonstrate
their competency by becoming an oncology certified nurse
(OCN), advanced oncology certified nurse (AOCN) or a
certified pediatric oncology nurse (CPON). The Oncology
Nursing Society also offers a Cancer Chemotherapy Program
to certify that the nurse has the knowledge and proficiency
needed to administer chemotherapy. This certification
lasts for two years.
For more information, see Registered Nurse.
Online
University
of Phoenix Online
- RN to Bachelor of Science in
Nursing, MS in Nursing, Master of Health Administration
Kaplan
University
- BS in Nursing, Continuing Education
in Legal Nurse Consulting, Forensic Nursing, Life Care
Planning, and Case Management
Walden
University
- Master of Science in Nursing
Arizona
University
of Phoenix
- Phoenix
- BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required),
MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner
University
of Phoenix
- Ft.
Huachuca / Southern Arizona
- BS in Nursing (RN
Required), Licensed Practical Nurse to BSN, MS in Nursing
(RN Required), MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner,
Nursing Informatics Certificate, School Nurse Certificate
University
of Phoenix
- Tucson
/ Southern Arizona
- Licensed Practical Nurse to
BSN, BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN
Required)
California
Everest College
- Anaheim
- Vocational Nursing
Career
Networks Institute
- Costa
Mesa
- Vocational Nursing
Maric
College
- Vista
/ North County
, San
Diego
- Certificate: Vocational Nursing, Certificate:
Nurse Assistant Training Program
University
of Phoenix
- Fresno
/ Central Valley
- BS in Nursing (RN Required),
MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University
of Phoenix
- Southern
California
- BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in
Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner
University
of Phoenix
- Sacramento
- BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required),
MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner
University
of Phoenix
- San
Diego
- BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing
(RN Required), MS in Nursing/MBA/Health Care Management
University
of Phoenix
- San
Francisco
- BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing
(RN Required)
West
Coast University
- Los
Angeles
- Associate: Nursing
Colorado
University
of Phoenix
- Aurora
- BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University
of Phoenix
- Colorado Springs
* - Licensed Practical Nurse to BSN, BS
in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Connecticut
Lincoln Technical Institute
- Hamden
,
New
Britain
- Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
Florida
Angley
College
- DeLand
- Nursing Assistant
Keiser
College
- Kendall
, Lakeland
,
Melbourne
,
Sarasota
, Tallahassee
,
West
Palm Beach
- Nursing
University
of Phoenix
- Orlando
- BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University
of Phoenix
- Jacksonville
- BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing
(RN Required)
University of Phoenix
- Fort Lauderdale
- BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing
(RN Required)
University
of Phoenix
- Tampa
- BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Virginia
College
- Pensacola
- Practical Nursing (Diploma)
Georgia
University
of Phoenix
- Atlanta
- BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University
of Phoenix
- Columbus
*
- MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Hawaii
University of Phoenix
- Honolulu
- BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing
(RN Required)
Iowa
Hamilton
College
- Cedar
Falls
, Cedar
Rapids
, Des
Moines
, Mason
City
- Practical Nursing
Kaplan
University
- Davenport
- Nursing
Louisiana
University
of Phoenix
- Baton
Rouge
- BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing
(RN Required)
Michigan
Everest Institute
- Grand
Rapids
- Practical Nurse
University
of Phoenix
- Detroit
- BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University
of Phoenix
- Grand
Rapids
- BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing
(RN Required)
University
of Phoenix
- Portage
/ West Michigan
- BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS
in Nursing (RN Required)
Missouri
Sanford-Brown
College
- St.
Charles
- Diploma in Practical Nursing, Associate
in Nursing
Nebraska
Hamilton
College
- Lincoln
,
Omaha
- Practical Nursing
New Jersey
CDM
Institute
- Wayne
- Nurses Aid
New Mexico
University
of Phoenix
- Albuquerque
- BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Ohio
University
of Phoenix
- Cleveland
- BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Oklahoma
University
of Phoenix
- Oklahoma
City
- BS in Nursing (RN Required)
University
of Phoenix
- Tulsa
- BS in Nursing (RN Required)
Texas
Texas
Careers
- San
Antonio
- Nurse's Aide, Vocational Nursing
Utah
University
of Phoenix
- Salt
Lake City
- BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing
(RN Required)
Utah
Career College
- West
Jordan
- Nursing
Virginia
ECPI
- Newport
News
, Northern
Virginia
, Manassas
,
Glen
Allen
, Roanoke
- Practical Nursing
Medical
Careers Institute
- Virginia
Beach
, Richmond
,
Newport
News
- Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing
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