title: Baccalaureate-linked oncology nursing education: McMaster University's Paediatric and Adult Oncology Nursing Program.
abstract: For new nursing graduates prepared as generalists, the transition from student to graduate and from new generalist graduate to experienced specialized nurse can be very anxiety-provoking. This paper discusses one program, the Oncology Nursing Program, McMaster University, designed for nurses working along the cancer continuum. Proposed by oncology nurses seeking baccalaureate-linked specialty education, the year-long program has now been in existence for 10 years. A cadre of nearly 200 graduates affirm that specialized education influences direct patient care, health care team membership, professional and personal development.
authors.affiliation: Gender and Health Initiatives at McMaster University, Hamilton, ON.
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Love
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002648:Child; D003479:Curriculum; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004511:Education, Nursing, Graduate / Q000639:trends; D005544:Forecasting; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D017145:Models, Educational; D016294:Models, Nursing; D024802:Nurse's Role; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000193:education* / Q000458:organization & administration; D009864:Ontario; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000193:education* / Q000458:organization & administration; D010687:Philosophy, Nursing; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012570:School Admission Criteria; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires