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DURR OF SCHNECK CANCER CENTER RECEIVES CERTIFICATION IN ONCOLOGY
October 29, 2012

Schneck Medical Center is proud to announce that Robin Durr, RN, OCN, CEN, recently received her certification in oncology nursing.

Attaining certification signifies a nurse has developed specialty knowledge beyond the entry level. Oncology-certified nurses have completed education in oncology nursing and have a tested knowledge of the specialty. Certification shows that a nurse is an expert provider of Oncology nursing care.

As cancer treatments become more complex, patients will require increasingly specialized care. Oncology certified nurses have both the knowledge and experience to deliver that care effectively.

"Being certified in oncology care gives cancer patients peace of mind in knowing the nurse providing the care is qualified to do so," said Sally Acton, RN, BSN, OCN, MSM, Director of Cancer and Pain Services at Schneck. "We are very proud of Robin for wanting to give the very best to each of our patients."

To learn more about Schneck’s new Cancer Center and its services, visit www.schneckmed.org or call (812) 522-0480.