I'd like to begin with clearing the biggest misconception about heart blockage-it is not a disease. On the contrary, it is one of the major symptoms of coronary artery disease and among the most prominent signs of deteriorating heart health.
The Education Pathways. If you want to become an oncology nurse, you should take the time to look into the different colleges and universities that offer these specialized programs. There are also a number of hospital training programs, which take three years to complete.s an oncology nurse, it will be your role to care for cancer patients in various stages of their disease. You will administer chemotherapy, help identify ways to treat their symptoms and monitor the progress they have made. Furthermore, they will help to create a supportive environment for their patients.
Certification Information. The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) recommends that all oncology nurses-those who provide care to cancer patients-be certified as proof of their skills and knowledge in the demanding field of oncology nursing (www.ons.org).