Continuum Pediatric Nursing

Concordia Visiting Nurses is a nonprofit home health care agency. The agency has been in operation since 1997 and serves patients throughout Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Mercer, Washington and Westmoreland counties in Pennsylvania. It provides assistance with a variety of daily living activities. The agency also provides physical, speech and occupational therapies. Concordia Visiting Nurses offers medication reminder and ostomy and wound care services. The agency is certified by Medicaid and Medicare. It serves individuals suffering from diabetes, cancer, arthritis, and heart and lung diseases. In addition, Concordia Visiting Nurses provides personal care, housekeeping and meal preparation services. The agency is a part of Concordia Lutheran Ministries.

The Oncology Nursing Society is a professional organization of more than 33,000 registered nurses and other health care providers dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, research and administration in oncology nursing. Established in 1975, the organization includes more than 200 chapters and over 30 special interest groups. It provides information and education to nurses worldwide. The society plays an active role in advocacy activities at the local, state, national and international levels. Its members comprise staff nurses, advanced practice nurses, case managers, educators, researchers, and consultants and other health care professionals. The Oncology Nursing Society offers nurses in cancer care a full range of educational, clinical and inspirational publications, and is located in Pittsburgh.