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From student to practicing oncology nurse: A novel collaboration to create a transition to practice program in ambulatory cancer care
Dorcy, Kathleen Shannon Elgar, Suni Heye, Diane Ford, Rosemary Bohl, Sharol Eisenberg, Seth Coumar, Arlyce Pearson, Pamela Pugh, Julianne Mather, Karla
Dorcy, Kathleen Shannon
Elgar, Suni
Heye, Diane
Ford, Rosemary
Bohl, Sharol
Eisenberg, Seth
Coumar, Arlyce
Pearson, Pamela
Pugh, Julianne
Mather, Karla
Abstract
Background: Healthcare reform and the shift of care to the ambulatory setting has created challenges for preparing nurses to practice in these complex clinical settings. Oncology is an area where dramatic transitions to ambulatory care have occurred, and the ambulatory oncology setting holds great potential for teaching evidence-based care to nursing students. Objectives: The article summarizes the collaboration between a baccalaureate nursing program and a cancer clinic to establish a dedicated education unit (DEU). Methods: A pilot project was undertaken to create the DEU and residency program. Findings: The collaboration has provided a clinical setting for baccalaureate nursing students to learn and develop clinical competencies, advance their critical thinking skills, and enhance advanced pathophysiology knowledge. The scope of the program includes a transition-to-practice model which maximizes the use of the DEU as students graduate and are eligible to apply for the oncology residency program. The DEU has created a pipeline for new nurses.
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Date
2016
Type
Journal article
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Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing
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Volume
20
Issue
3
Page Range
298-302
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School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
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