Laering og kompetanseutvikling i kommunehelsetenesta - ein intervjustudie av kreftsjukepleiarar
Sammanfattning
The number of cancer patients is expected to increase 30% by 2020. To meet the needs of
seriously ill and dying cancer patients the community health service must be strengthened. There is
little knowledge about the development of competence in the community health service. The aim of
this study was to get more knowledge about competence development of cancer nurses.The study
has a phenomenological hermeneutical design. Data was based on eight qualitative interviews with
cancer nurses. The content of daily work and the cooperation within the community of practice were
found to be important. Experience, theoretical knowledge, expectations and attitudes were of
importance in their learning, and this is accomplished in cooperation with others through trust, having
enough time and responsibility. It will be a challenge to meet the demands to quality and competence
in future cancer care. Employing advanced nurse practitioners can be a resource, strengthening
quality, improving nursing and innovation.