OBJECTIVES To review components of an effective professional development strategy in the oncology setting that includes mentorship, sponsorship, and succession planning. DATA SOURCES OvidSP, practice standards, professional guidelines, and websites. CONCLUSIONS There are compelling reasons why oncology nurses in all settings are required to remain current in their area of practice and use strategies that take advantage of available opportunities for professional development. Benefits include enhanced autonomy, strengthened individual competence, greater engagement, and enriched organizational cultures that can positively impact patient care. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE Creating an environment that supports professional development is dependent on nurse leaders and the organizational commitment to the value of lifelong learning. Professional development can be enabled through many structures, including mentorship, sponsorship, and succession planning.
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2020
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Seminars in Oncology Nursing
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2020-05-10
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Medicine
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Semantic Scholar, PubMed
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