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Oncology Nurse Practitioner Competencies: Defining Best Practices in the Oncology Setting.
Lorinda A Coombs1, Kimberly Noonan2, Fedricker Diane Barber3
1University of Utah.
Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing
|May 23, 2020
Summary
Updated oncology nurse practitioner (ONP) competencies provide an evidence-based standard for practice. These updated competencies ensure high-quality cancer care delivery across diverse oncology settings.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Oncology
- Healthcare Practice
Background:
- The role of the Oncology Nurse Practitioner (ONP) has significantly evolved since the initial competencies were established in 2007.
- An update was necessary in 2019 to address the rapidly expanding scope of ONP practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To detail the development process for updated ONP competencies.
- To identify practical applications of these competencies in various oncology environments.
Main Methods:
- Conducted a comprehensive literature review on ONP practice throughout the cancer care continuum.
- Utilized peer and expert review to validate the comprehensiveness and relevance of the competencies.
Main Results:
- Developed a robust, evidence-based benchmark for the ONP role.
- Ensured competencies are relevant for current and future ONP practice.
Conclusions:
- The updated ONP competencies serve as a critical tool for standardizing practice.
- Implementation of these competencies will contribute to the delivery of high-quality cancer care.
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