Improving Nursing Certification and Education in Oncology
Editor-in-Chief: Krista Nelson, LCSW, OSW-C, FAOSW, FAPOS, FACCC Oncology Issues, Article, Volume 39, Nursing certification and education play a critical role in ensuring high-quality care for oncology patients. Oncology certified nurses (OCNs) are crucial members of the cancer team who provide skilled care for patients and help support their families at the same time. Specialty certification in h ealth care is not required to care for specialty patients like those being treated for cancer. However,