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    • Assessing nurse competence in chemotherapy administration is crucial.
    • Existing knowledge gaps may impact patient safety and care quality.

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    • To evaluate the current knowledge level of nurses regarding chemotherapy.
    • To identify areas where nurses require additional training and education.
    • To inform the development of improved chemotherapy education strategies.

    Main Methods:

    • A 20-item true-or-false questionnaire was utilized to assess nurses' knowledge.
    • The questionnaire was developed using literature review and expert input.
    • Content validity was established by subject matter experts, and a pilot study was conducted.

    Main Results:

    • 203 nurses participated, achieving an average correct answer rate of 60.9%.
    • A majority (63.5%) scored below 70%, indicating insufficient knowledge.
    • Most nurses (77.3%) expressed a desire for further chemotherapy training.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurses possess inadequate knowledge regarding chemotherapy principles and administration.
    • Enhanced foundational education in nursing school is essential.
    • Ongoing in-hospital continuing education is vital to improve chemotherapy competency.