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Arindam Modak

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The oncology nurse gives the treatment to a patient who has been diagnosed with cancer. Their job functions include: 1. Patient Care:  Administration of chemotherapy, radiation, or any other treatment that is related to cancer and treating side effects.  2. Patient Education: Providing education on diagnosis, treatment, and symptoms management to patients and families.  3. Monitoring: Keeping watch over a patient to see whether they show any adverse reactions or changes in condition and responding as needed.  4. Emotional Support: Providing psychological counseling for patients and their fam
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Arindam Modak

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Graduate students are not automatically eligible to pursue a degree in *Oncology Nursing*. Such eligibility varies according to the required types of qualifications concerned with nursing or health care. To be able to practice *Oncology Nursing*, applicants are generally expected to fulfill the following:1. Bachelor Degree in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing) :- This is one of the most common preconditions, as training oncology nurses in clinical skills and patient care is done during undergraduate nursing programs.2. *Registered Nurse Status* :- You need to be a registered nurse to specialize in oncology, which means you need to sit for a natio
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Tanya Tomar

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Possible Reasons Why the Course is Not Found The following could be some of the reasons Application form search: You can look up a keyword or try to find the search function on the application form to determine whether there is a course in relation to what you applied for.Application DeadlineCheck its application deadline: If the deadline has passed, it may not find its place in the list due to too late in applying or changes in the program.Online Application Errors:Technical Glitches: In some instances, an online application system experiences technical problems, has viruses or bugs.contact the admissions office. They can he
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Parul Thapa

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In the field of oncology nursing, there are several chances and possibilities. People living with cancer are on the rise in India and worldwide. As a result, there is a significant need for qualified applicants and nurses in this industry. Oncology nursing graduates have several job prospects in the public and commercial sectors, including national and international cancer research institutions, colleges, cancer centres, and hospitals.

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Parul Thapa

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The salary package for an Oncology nurse in India is generally considered competitive, especially in specialized healthcare settings like cancer hospitals and large medical institutions.While entry-level salaries may start around INR 3 to INR 5 LPA, experienced oncology nurses or those working in top-tier hospitals can earn higher packages, often ranging from INR 6 to INR 10 LPA or more. The demand for oncology nurses is increasing due to the rise in cancer cases, which further enhances job prospects and potential earnings.

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Parul Thapa

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To become an oncology nurse, students must be prepared to care for cancer patients at a hospital or cancer centre. They used to keep an eye on the patients, check on their health, and document their daily progress in accordance with standard procedures.

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Parul Thapa

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There is no such thing as an entrance test for oncology nursing. Candidates interested in enrolling in this programme must attend a personal interview at the right institute. Candidates for Oncology nursing in any institute are selected solely based on their performance in the personal interview. If a student is sponsored by a cancer care hospital or facility that provides treatment to cancer patients, they will be given first attention.

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Parul Thapa

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The majority of roles in nursing are held by women. Fewer male students are taking this subject than female students. However, it may be used by both genders. The number of male Oncology nurses has increased in recent years.

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Parul Thapa

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Nurses working in Oncology nursing and affiliated with cancer research centres/medical colleges/cancer centres are expected to put in an average of 8 to 10 hours of labour each week.However, the amount of time spent working for a given company will vary. According to criteria such as job kind, location, and more, the amount of time spent at the office varies. Overtime work, on the other hand, maybe necessary.

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