What are the requirments for becoming a pediatric oncolgy nurse?

I need to know all the necessary information for becoming a pediatric oncology nurse because I can't seem to find a decent website for it. I would like to know things such as education, job description, salary, etc. Thank you.

If you already are a nurse there are classes that you need to take in order to be certified to do oncology nursing. The place you work at should probably pay for that. I'm not sure what the salary is because it really varies from state to state. If you are not a nurse already, you should go to a 4 year school and get your BSN. This will give you the best opportunities available. I hope that this kind of helps.

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Frequently asked questions are here:
http://www.son.jhmi.edu/resources/academ...

I'll find more info for you.

What is Nursing Certification?
Nursing certification is the process by which a nongovernmental agency validates, based upon predetermined standards, an individual registered nurse's qualifications and knowledge of practice in a defined functional or clinical area of nursing. One purpose of nursing certification is to assure the public that the nurse has completed all eligibility criteria to earn a specific credential. A second purpose is to promote the development of specialty areas of nursing by establishing minimum competency standards and recognizing those who have met the standards.

Certification - It's More Than an RN License
How does certification differ from an RN license? An RN license signifies a nurse has entry-level knowledge to provide care for patients, and is the minimum requirement for professional nurses. Although some states require continuing education for license renewal, others require only payment of a renewal fee. An RN license doesn't indicate whether a nurse has acquired knowledge beyond the required minimum, but certification does.

Certification is a voluntary process. It signifies a nurse has developed specialty knowledge beyond the entry level. Oncology certified nurses have met or exceeded requirements for practice in cancer care, have completed education in oncology nursing, and have a tested knowledge of the specialty. Certification in oncology nursing is based on current professional practice, so it validates a nurse's knowledge is up-to-date.

As cancer treatments become more complex, patients will require increasingly specialized care. Oncology certified nurses have both the knowledge and experience to deliver that care effectively.

Patients Value Certification
Certification can strengthen patients' confidence in their caregivers and offer peace of mind at a time when they may be feeling vulnerable and uncertain. To patients with cancer, certification means the nurse is not only a caregiver, but a qualified caregiver.

In addition, public awareness of nursing certification is growing. Just a few years ago, only 1 in 3 people were very aware that nurses could be specialty certified1. By 2002, nearly 8 out of 10 people were aware that nurses could be certified in a specialty area - in fact, more aware of nurse certification than teacher or physician certification2.