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Registered Nurse Healthcare Taxonomy Code 163WP0218X
As of today, the following are the total number of Pediatric Oncology Registered Nurses nationally, in your State, and near your location.
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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
Medicare
The following are the total number of Pediatric Oncology Registered Nurses who accept Medicare in your State, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
The diagram below shows all the Pediatric Oncology Registered Nurses across the country, represented by blue bubbles. The larger the bubble, the greater the concentration of providers in that area. Red bubbles represent Medicare-excluded providers, with the larger bubbles indicating a higher percentage of excluded providers in that region. You can change the bubble size to be based on exclusions from the Size menu.
What do Pediatric Oncology Registered Nurses do?
Pediatric oncology registered nurses provide specialized medical and emotional care for children with cancer, administering treatments like chemotherapy, managing symptoms, and providing essential education and support to patients and their families throughout the challenging cancer journey.
They assess patient needs, work with a multidisciplinary team, ensure infection control, and advocate for their patients to improve their quality of life and support the search for a cure.
What they do
Patient Assessment: Performing physical and psychosocial assessments to understand the child’s overall needs.
Treatment Administration: Safely administering chemotherapy, biotherapy, immunosuppressants, and other specialized medications.
Symptom Management: Managing symptoms like pain, nausea, and other side effects from cancer treatments.
Infection Control: Maintaining a safe environment for immunocompromised children by practicing strict infection control measures.
Patient and Family Education: Educating patients and families about the diagnosis, treatment protocols, and the complexities of the healthcare system.
Emotional and Psychosocial Support: Providing crucial emotional support to children and their families, helping them cope with the challenges and uncertainties of cancer.
Advocacy: Acting as advocates for their patients and families, ensuring they receive appropriate and safe care.
Team Collaboration: Working closely with other healthcare professionals, such as oncologists, social workers, and dietitians, to develop comprehensive care plans.
Research Support: Assisting with clinical trials, helping families understand their role, and ensuring treatment is delivered on schedule.
Documentation: Maintaining accurate records of patient care and treatment in the medical record.
Why They Are Important
Pediatric oncology nurses are essential to the care of children with cancer because they provide highly specialized medical expertise and compassionate support, making a profound difference during one of the most difficult times in a child’s life.
Their dedication helps improve the quality of life for young patients and inspires the ongoing search for a cure.