Table 3.
Clinical Learning Needs Identified at Entry to Oncology Nurse Practitioner Practice
| Learning Need | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation of findings | 3 | 3 |
| Performing a physical examination | 5 | 5 |
| Addressing sensitive patient issues (e.g., sexual dysfunction) | 5 | 5 |
| End-of-life care | 8 | 8 |
| Presenting case to care team | 9 | 9 |
| Comorbidity management | 11 | 11 |
| Recognition and management of drug toxicities | 17 | 16 |
| Symptom management | 19 | 18 |
| Chemotherapy or biotherapy competency | 22 | 21 |
| Differential diagnosis | 22 | 21 |
| Recognizing and managing oncologic emergencies | 24 | 23 |
| Performing procedures specific to the practice (e.g., endometrial biopsy) | 24 | 23 |
| Ordering and interpreting laboratory studies | 26 | 25 |
| Billing and reimbursement | 30 | 29 |
| Formulating a patient treatment plan (i.e., diagnosis and staging) | 37 | 36 |
| Radiologic ordering and interpretation | 44 | 42 |
N = 104
Note. Respondents could indicate more than one learning need.