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Commonwealth Cancer Center nurse earns recognition

May 22, 2012

Cheryl Bolling

Cheryl Bolling, director of education and resources at Commonwealth Cancer Center, has been appointed as an official trainer for the Oncology Nursing Society Cancer Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course, a comprehensive review for nurses who administer chemotherapy.

The ONS cancer chemotherapy and biotherapy course is an in-depth program that provides registered nurses with the information they need to safely administer chemotherapy.

The ONS cancer chemotherapy and biotherapy course is taught throughout the United States, as well as internationally, by approximately 1,300 trainers. More than 80,000 nurses have attended this course since 1998.

To become an ONS cancer chemotherapy and biotherapy course trainer, registered nurses must be certified in oncology, have a minimum of two years experience in administering chemotherapy, and complete a trainer course. These trainers assist ONS in setting standards of excellence in cancer care.

Trainers are required to present at least one ONS cancer chemotherapy and biotherapy course per year, maintain a specified average on course evaluations, and comply with other course standards. To ensure the integrity of the program, trainers and courses are periodically audited by ONS.

Oncology Nursing Society is a professional organization of more than 37,000 registered nurses and other healthcare professionals. They are committed to excellence in oncology nursing and to leading the transformation of cancer care by initiating and actively supporting educational, legislative, and public awareness efforts to improve the care of people with cancer. ONS provides nurses and healthcare professionals with access to the highest quality educational programs, cancer care resources, research opportunities, and networks for peer support. Learn more at www.ons.org.

With eight locations statewide, Commonwealth Cancer Center is committed to providing accessible, comprehensive and technologically-advanced cancer care to central Kentucky communities. CCC offices are also located in Frankfort, London, Corbin, Russell Springs, Columbia, Somerset and Harrodsburg.

For more information on specialized care provided by Commonwealth Cancer Center’s network of community-based clinics, visit www.commonwealthcancercenter.com.

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