NANO & ONCOLOGY CARE Educational Focus Nanotechnology is increasingly integral to oncology care, particularly through targeted drug delivery systems, nanoparticle-based chemotherapies, and nano-enabled immunotherapies that enhance therapeutic precision and reduce systemic toxicity (Della Pepa et al., 2021; Ventola, 2017). As these therapies move into routine practice, nursing education must evolve to prepare nurses for the distinct clinical and ethical demands they introduce (Huertas et al., 2024; World Health Organization [WHO], 2023). Nurses are often the first clinicians to recognize unexpected or subtle patient responses to nano-enabled therapies. Their continuous bedside presence positions them to identify early or delayed physiological changes that may not be captured by standard diagnostics, making nano- literacy essential for safe monitoring, early intervention, and patient safety (Della Pepa et al., 2021; Huertas et al., 2024).
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