Nurse Practitioner
Transcript: a nurse practitioner who, by advanced study and clinical practice, such as in a master’s degree program or certificate program in pediatric nursing, has gained advanced knowledge in the nursing care of infants and children. What makes a Nurse practitioner different than an RN? The term oncology literally means a branch of science that deals with tumours and cancers. The word “onco” means bulk, mass, or tumor while “-logy” means study. Pediatric oncology nursing involves providing care for children who have a variety of cancer diagnoses. This includes administering chemotherapy or other treatments under the supervision of an oncologist, but there are other duties that are just as essential. The nurse is also a part of the support system for the family of the child who is undergoing treatment by explaining treatment plans. He or she must assess the physical and psychological needs of patients and help to treat these, as well. Why I want to be a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Pediatric Oncology? nurse practitioner. (2006). In Churchill Livingstone's Dictionary of Nursing. Retrieved from http://0-www.credoreference.com.umiss.lib.olemiss.edu/entry/ehscldictnursing/nurse_practitioner Nurse Practitioner. (2004). In Encyclopedia of Women's Health. Retrieved from http://0-www.credoreference.com.umiss.lib.olemiss.edu/entry/sprwh/nurse_practitioner Nevidjon B, Mayer D. Death Is Not an Option, How You Die Is - Reflections From a Career in Oncology Nursing. Nursing Economic$ [serial online]. May 2012;30(3):148-152. Available from: CINAHL Plus with Full Text, Ipswich, MA. Accessed November 15, 2012. pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP). (2009). In Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, & Health Professions. Retrieved from http://0-www.credoreference.com.umiss.lib.olemiss.edu/entry/ehsmosbymed/pediatric_nurse_practitioner_pnp http://www.news-medical.net/health/What-is-Oncology.aspx http://www.pediatriconcologynursing.com/ The NP's scope of practice is continually evolving, but in general is characterized by education and health promotion, diagnosis, and the provision of services necessary for the treatment of acute and chronic illnesses. In all 50 states, NP's are granted at least some prescriptive privilege, with state formularies that include controlled substances, to states that require physician supervision and impose formulary limits. Nurse Practitioner with a specialization in Pediatric Oncology What is a pediatric Nurse Practitioner? Susan Brame "Well, being a certified Nurse Practitioner is great because I am able to prescribe medications and perform other tasks that I wouldn't be able to do if I was still just an RN." Renee Wright "I love being a Nurse Practitioner because it allows me to have my own practice in which I can create meaningful bonds and relationships with my patients." Nurses have the honor of consistently being ranked as the most trusted professionals by the public. This trust gives us an opportunity to raise the conversation about the most difficult of questions In our death-adverse society, in which care at all cost continues to increase the overall cost of health care, this is a question that must be deliberated and answer ed. Top-down policies will not provide the solution. Nurses can advocate for death with dignity through local conversations, initiatives, and individual encounters and ignite this transformation. Every nurse can and must be part of leading this change. Lindy Strauss What is a Nurse Practioner? Work Cited I volunteered at St. Jude as a kid and felt working with the children in that unit was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. What Does a Pediatric Oncology Nurse Do? Why are oncologic nurses important? What is oncology? What makes being a Nurse Practitioner great? A nurse who has undergone specific role preparation to enable him or her to function at an advanced level within a particular working environment. This may be within primary healthcare, in an accident and emergency setting, or working with certain client groups, such as homeless people. Nurse practitioners can offer a nurse-led service and invariably have highly developed skills in client assessment.
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