Oncology Nurse Generalist Competencies: Oncology Nursing Society’s Initiative to Establish Best Practice
Michele E. Gaguski, MSN, RN, AOCN®, CHPN, NE-BC, APN-C; Kim George, MSN, APRN, ACNS-BC, OCN®; Susan D. Bruce, MSN, RN, OCN®, AOCNS®; Edie Brucker, MSN, MPH, AGPCNP-BC; Carol Leija, MSN, RN, OCN®; Kristine LeFebvre, MSN, RN, AOCN®; Heather Thompson Mackey, RN, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCN®
CJON
10.1188/17.CJON.679-687
Description
Background: A project team was formulated to create evidence-based oncology nurse generalist competencies (ONGCs) to establish best practices in competency development, including high-risk tasks, critical thinking criteria, and measurement of key areas for oncology nurses.
Objectives: This article aims to describe the process and the development of ONGCs.
Methods: This article explains how the ONGCs were accomplished, and includes outcomes and suggestions for use in clinical practice.
Findings: Institutions can use the ONGCs to assess and develop competency programs, offer educational strategies to measure proficiency, and establish processes to foster a workplace committed to mentoring and teaching future oncology nurses.