So, You Want to Be an Oncology Nurse Practitioner?!

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Preface

As an oncology nurse, you may have interacted with, observed, or heard about oncology nurse practitioners (ONPs). You may have thought about the role, responsibilities, and educational preparation. You may wonder if you might like to be an ONP. This book is designed to answer these questions and more. It will lead you through

• A description of the history and role of the nurse practitioner
• The educational requirements
• Certification and licensure information
• Professional issues
• Guidelines for practice.

Your questions will be answered through the story of Nancy and Katherine. Nancy is an oncology nurse with 10 years of experience, and Katherine is an ONP with 14 years of nursing experience, 8 of which are as an ONP.