Standardizing Assessment of Competences and Competencies of Oncology Nurses Working in Ambulatory Care

Clara Beaver1, Morris A Magnan, Denise Henderson

  • 1Clara Beaver, MSN, RN, AOCNS, ACNS-BC, is Manager, Ambulatory Operations, Wertz Infusion Center, Karmanos Cancer Center, Detroit, Michigan. Morris A. Magnan, PhD, RN, is Clinical Nurse Specialist, Karmanos Cancer Center, Detroit, Michigan. Denise Henderson, MEd, BSN, RN, is Educator, Patient and Community Education, Karmanos Cancer Center, Detroit, Michigan. Patricia DeRose, MPA, RN, is Director, Oncology Services, McLaren Greater Lansing, Michigan. Kathleen Carolin, MSA, BSN, RN, is Senior Vice President, Ambulatory and Support Services, Karmanos Cancer Center, Detroit, Michigan. Gerold Bepler, MD, PhD, is President and Chief Executive Officer, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Detroit, Michigan.

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