Oncology nursing is a healthcare specialty that allows registered nurses to help doctors and patients in cancer treatment centers in and out of a regular hospital setting. The cancer care field is expanding as technology grows, so programs dealing with this specialty evolve and adapt yearly to remain relevant.

A bachelor’s degree is a three- or four-year undergraduate degree and is the standard for higher education throughout most of the world. Bachelor’s degrees can be earned at state universities, private universities, community colleges, and online universities.