Oncology Specialty

10 credit hours, including 224 clinical hours

The oncology specialty offers students an opportunity to become expert clinicians in the care of oncology patients. The updated curriculum, based on the Oncology Nursing Society Scope and Standards for Advanced Practice in Oncology Nursing, incorporates the latest evidence-based knowledge in the field. As a synthesis, the student is required to complete a clinical residency under the mentorship of an experienced clinician in an oncology specialty.

Coursework and clinical experiences prepare graduates to practice as Oncology Nurse Practitioners. Graduates practice in a variety of cancer care settings across the United States. The specialty courses provide the foundation for an additional specialty certification as an Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner.

R-ONC-SCT - Oncology (Specialty)

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