JOURNAL ARTICLE

This Organization's Program Trains Non-Oncology Nurses to Deliver Antineoplastic Agents Safely.

  • Published In: ONS Voice, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Snively, Anne 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on a training program at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago that enables intensive care unit (ICU) nurses to safely administer chemotherapy and immunotherapy outside of oncology units. The program requires non-oncology nurses to complete the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Fundamentals of Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Administration™ course and an internal oncology-specific electronic medical record training, followed by a clinical practicum with competency assessments. Developed through interprofessional collaboration, the initiative aims to reduce the burden on oncology staff, improve cross-department coordination, and enhance patient safety. The hospital plans to expand the training to other units and therapies, addressing challenges related to staff unfamiliarity through ongoing education and competency evaluations.

Additional Information

  • Source:ONS Voice. 2025/10, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Business and Management
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2475-6938
  • Accession Number:189001258
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