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You can pursue for Oncology Nursing .

Oncology nursing is a course in which qualified, both GNM and B.Sc nurses have to study for one academic year. An oncology nursing course is a special course through which qualified nurses gain knowledge in different fields. The goal of Oncology nursing is to develop a cadre of specially trained Oncology Nurses.

These nurses are trained while pursuing Oncology nursing in such a way that they will be able to handle and maintain several modern devices used in medical science to treat patients, take care of critically ill cancer patients, help to treat minor surgical processes, and more important tasks.

Eligibility Criteria:

There are no special eligibility criteria required to study Oncology nursing. However, there are some basic criteria required that are mentioned by the institutes offering this course. Those are as follows:

1.      Candidates must have qualified General Nursing and Midwifery or B.Sc. Nursing degrees.

2.      The age limit must be between 22 to 35 years old to be suitable for this course.

3.      Only registered GNM / B.Sc. nurses who are registered with the State Nursing Council.

4.      Foreign candidates who have all the above-mentioned qualifications, experience, and also a certificate from the Indian Nursing Council that ensures their eligibility, are also eligible for this post.

Scope of Oncology Nursing In India and Abroad:

There are a lot of opportunities and scope in the field of Oncology Nursing. The number of cancer patients is indeed increasing in India and abroad. Therefore, the demand for candidates and skilled nurses from this field is high.
Trained Oncology nursing graduates get massive opportunities in national as well as international cancer research institutes, colleges, cancer centres, and hospitals both in government and the private sector.

For further detailed information related to the above mentioned course, please visit the link provided below:

https://www.careers360.com/courses/oncology-nursing-course

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Oncology nurses take care of patients who are going through the cancer. Oncology nurses monitor the patient’s condition, administer medication, and develop care plans and develop symptom management protocols. Full time oncology nurses typically work a 40 hour week but needs to be available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week for emergencies. To become one you should qualify these criteria:

• A bachelor degree is a must. Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BSN you can opt for this.
• If you’re not a practicing registered nurse, you will have to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam once you earn your BSN.
• The exam will let you get trained in these areas. Once you pass the exam, you can successfully apply for jobs as a registered nurse and explore positions in the oncology field.
• If you want to become an certified nurse then have to take the Oncology Certified Nurse exam.

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