Nurses’ oncology experiences

This is a summary of the peer-reviewed article: Examining how early experiences in oncology settings influence nurses’ career decisions by Geraldine O’Gara et al. The article details a service evaluation that investigated how early experiences in oncology settings can affect nurses’ career decisions. It addresses the significant shortage of oncology nurses and explores factors influencing nurses’ choices to pursue or avoid careers in oncology. The authors emphasise the importance of understanding these influences to improve nurse retention and recruitment in oncology, ultimately enhancing patient care.