Resources for Non-Oncology Nurses

It is recommended that oral systemic therapy doses be administered in non-oncology settings by nurses knowledgeable about the drug, cytotoxic precautions, management of expected toxicities and other care required by oncology patients.
 
Charge Nurses/Clinical Leads of NON-ONCOLOGY settings where oral systemic therapy for cancer will be administered should review the following resources, applicable to your setting, prior to the administration of the drug: 
 
    • Quick Reference tools for: 
 
Nurses administering oral systemic therapy in NON-ONCOLOGY settings should review the following resources, applicable to your setting, prior to the administration of the drug: 
 
    • Quick Reference tools for: 
        o Home Care Nurses
        o Long Term Care Nurses
 
 
    • Standards: 
        o Safe Handling Policy
 
    • Medication Information Sheet