Hematology Nursing

Nurses in this field provide care to people with Hemophilia, Sickle-Cell, Leukemia, and other diseases of the blood and blood forming organs. They also help to educate and care for the families of those with similar diseases. Because these diseases are closely associated with cancer, these nurses often specialize in both Hematology and Oncology Nursing.

Arnold G.

Ft. Washington, MD
RN; Hematology / Oncology

My mother is a nurse and my father is a retired Naval officer, so in an effort to honor them both I made the decision to become a Navy nurse. I have always loved science and math, ...

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RELEVANT LINKS

Articles:

Blood Relations

Monitoring Patient Safety with Oral Chemotherapy: A Nurse-Managed Project

RNs Take the Edge off Sickle Cell Pain

Organizations:

American Society of Hematology

Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses

World Oncology Network

Blood: The Journal of the American Society of Hematology

Histiocytosis Association of America

The Global Anaemia Resource

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