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Assessing the learning needs of oncology nurses
Carol A Cannon1, Lisa K Watson2, Matt T Roth2
1Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing
|September 26, 2014
Summary
The Nurse Oncology Education Program (NOEP) identified key nursing education needs in cancer care. Priority areas include symptom management, integrative medicine, and screening, with time being a major barrier to patient education.
Area of Science:
- Oncology Nursing Education
- Healthcare Professional Development
Background:
- The Nurse Oncology Education Program (NOEP) provides essential cancer care education for nurses.
- Regular needs assessments are crucial for aligning educational offerings with current practice demands.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify priority educational needs for nurses in cancer prevention, detection, treatment, and survivorship.
- To inform the development of relevant and timely educational programs for oncology nurses.
Main Methods:
- A biannual online needs assessment survey was administered to licensed nurses across the United States in 2013.
- A convenience sample of nurses completed the survey to gather data on educational priorities and barriers.
Main Results:
- Priority educational areas identified include cancer symptom management, treatment side effects, complementary/integrative medicine, and screening recommendations.
- Limited time for patient education on primary prevention was reported as the most significant barrier.
- Data allows for comparison with previous surveys (2009, 2011) to track changes in nurse demographics and persistent educational gaps.
Conclusions:
- The 2013 NOEP needs assessment provides critical insights into the learning needs of nurses nationwide.
- This data is valuable for nurse educators and faculty developing cancer-specific educational curricula.
- Findings support the ongoing refinement of NOEP's educational strategies to address evolving oncology nursing practice.
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