Nurses play a key role in educating patients about radiation treatment. They work with the radiation team to care for patients during the course of treatment and they help evaluate the patient before treatment begins. Radiation oncology nurses may also talk with patients about potential side effects and their management during radiation treatment. During the course of treatments, patients may be evaluated on a weekly basis, or more frequently, to assess problems and concerns.
Nurse's Station, Radiation Oncology
Radiation oncology nurses are registered nurses licensed to practice professional nursing. Most nurses in radiation therapy have additional accreditation in the specialty of oncology nursing. Advanced practice nurses in oncology, including clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioners, have completed a master’s degree program.
