Oncology nurses, or nurse practitioners, are part of the Advanced Practice Clinicians team at Fox Chase Cancer Center, who provide quality care to our patients.

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners, otherwise known as CRNPs, are a vital part of the patient care team at Fox Chase. These specially trained nurses are clinical oncology experts who care for patients before, during and after treatment.

Nurse practitioners may also perform research, consultation and education, as well as develop systems to meet community health needs.

As a patient advocate, the nurse practitioner's primary focus is on the individual patient, however nurse practitioners also provide family support.

Nurse Practitioners at Fox Chase Cancer Center are responsible for:

Taking medical histories and performing health assessments
Examining and treating patients
Ordering and interpreting laboratory (diagnostic) tests and x-rays
Recording symptoms and progress on patient charts
Instructing and counseling patients and their family members
Prescribing certain medications
Monitoring all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity
Ordering and/or administering treatment (therapy) and medications
Developing and managing nursing care plans
Teaching patients and caregivers how to regain independence

For more information about nurse practitioners at Fox Chase, contact the nursing department or call 215-728-2570.