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Clinical Nurse Specialist Healthcare Taxonomy Code 364SX0204X
As of today, the following are the total number of Pediatric Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialists nationally, in your state, and near your location.
Medicare
The following are the total number of Pediatric Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialists who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
Alaska – Alabama – Armed Forces Pacific – Arkansas – American Samoa – Arizona – California – Colorado – Connecticut – District of Columbia – Delaware – Florida – Federated States of Micronesia – Georgia – Guam – Hawaii – Iowa – Idaho – Illinois – Indiana – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Massachusetts – Maryland – Maine – Marshall Islands – Michigan – Minnesota – Missouri – Northern Mariana Islands – Mississippi – Montana – North Carolina – North Dakota – Nebraska – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – Nevada – New York – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Puerto Rico – Palau – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Virginia – Virgin Islands – Vermont – Washington – Wisconsin – West Virginia – Wyoming
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What do Pediatric Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialists do?
Pediatric Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) are advanced practice registered nurses who specialize in the care of children with cancer and blood disorders.
They are experts who provide direct care, counsel patients and families, manage complex care plans, educate healthcare teams, conduct research, and lead quality improvement initiatives to improve pediatric patient outcomes.
What they do
A Pediatric Oncology CNS plays a multifaceted role, including:
Expert Clinical Care: Provides direct care to pediatric patients with cancer, managing symptoms, administering treatments, and offering supportive interventions.
Patient and Family Support: Offers crucial psychosocial support, education, and counseling to children, adolescents, and their families navigating the complexities of cancer treatment.
Leadership and Education: Serves as a leader in educating other nurses, healthcare professionals, and patients about pediatric oncology.
Research and Quality Improvement: Engages in research to advance the field, implement evidence-based practices, and lead initiatives to enhance patient care and outcomes.
Care Coordination: Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team, including physicians and other healthcare providers, to ensure seamless and coordinated care.
Qualifications
To become a Pediatric Oncology CNS, one typically needs:
- A registered nurse (RN) license.
- A master’s degree in nursing (MSN) or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree with a focus on pediatrics.
- Specialized training and experience in pediatric hematology/oncology.
- Advanced certification in their specialty area, such as through the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) or the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).
Environment
Pediatric Oncology CNSs work in various settings, including Inpatient units and outpatient clinics, Hospitals and cancer treatment centers, as well as home healthcare and hospice services.