Background: A project team was formulated to create evidence-based oncology nurse generalist competencies (ONGCs) to establish best practices in competency development, including high-risk tasks, critical thinking criteria, and measurement of key areas for oncology nurses. .
Objectives: This article aims to describe the process and the development of ONGCs. .
Methods: This article explains how the ONGCs were accomplished, and includes outcomes and suggestions for use in clinical practice. .
Findings: Institutions can use the ONGCs to assess and develop competency programs, offer educational strategies to measure proficiency, and establish processes to foster a workplace committed to mentoring and teaching future oncology nurses.
Keywords: clinical practice; education; oncology nurse generalist competencies; standards.