Question

What are the different roles of an ER nurse vs Oncology nurse:

as far as which of these nurses do the following?

•Communicator

•Teacher

•Counselor

•Leader

•Researcher

•Advocate

•Collaborator

Answer 1

Role of ER nurse :

• Emergency nurse has to be quick in assessing the patient condition.
• Should be able to respond in emergency conditions.
• Effective first aid provider.
• Should not be anxious as this affects to work quick and effectively.
• Maintain emergency room standards.
• Checking if all the emergency drugs are at place.
• Drawing blood.
• Cleaning and minor suturing assistance skills is needed.
• Assisting in paper works like insurance.
• Decision making capabilities in emergency situations.

Role of oncology nurse :

• Oncology nurse communicates with the doctor, patient and relatives of the patient inorder for the effective care.
• They also acts as educators in educating the patient and family members about the care .
• Nurse also involves in counselling of patient and family as they are emotionally drained.
• The nurse also collaborates with various departments like radiology, chemotherapy, labs and other health professionals for effective care.
• The nurse also involves in research in cancer and keeps update of ongoing research in oncology field.
• Oncology nurse also acts as leader and decision maker in care of the patient affected by cancer.

Therefore, the oncology nurse acts as Collaborator , advocate, leader, researcher, counselor, teacher, communicator when compared to the emergency nurse who deals with the emergency medical help.

Thank you.