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Building A High Quality Oncology Nursing Workforce Through Lifelong Learning: The De Souza Model
Mary Jane Esplen1, Jiahui Wong1, Esther Green2
1de Souza Institute, 700 Bay Street, Suite 1903, Toronto, ON, Canada M5G 1Z6.
International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship
|January 8, 2018
Summary
Nurses require specialized oncology education beyond basic training to meet complex cancer care demands. A Canadian model using the Novice to Expert framework provides structured continuing education for nurses across their careers.
Area of Science:
- Oncology Nursing
- Healthcare Education
- Professional Development
Background:
- Cancer care is increasingly complex, demanding specialized nursing skills.
- Existing nursing education often lacks sufficient oncology-specific competencies.
- Nurses are vital across the cancer care continuum, requiring continuous learning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a successful oncology continuing education model for nurses.
- To address the gap between formal education and specialized oncology care needs.
- To present a model with potential global relevance for nursing education.
Main Methods:
- Development of an education model by the de Souza Institute in Canada.
- Application of the Novice to Expert specialty training framework.
- Structured oncology continuing education from undergraduate to career development levels.
Main Results:
- The de Souza Institute model provides structured oncology continuing education.
- The framework supports nurses from entry-level to advanced practice.
- The model has demonstrated success in enhancing nursing competencies in oncology.
Conclusions:
- There is an urgent need to align nursing education with evolving healthcare demands.
- Specialized oncology training is crucial for quality cancer patient care.
- The described educational model offers a scalable solution for global oncology nursing development.
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