FARMINGTON — Nancy Distefano, RN, ONC, has received oncology nurse certification by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation, the certifying body for oncology nursing.

The organization develops, administers and evaluates programs for certification and meets all standards established by the American Board of Nursing Specialties. Oncology certified nurses have met or exceeded requirements for practice in cancer care, have completed education in oncology nursing, and have a tested knowledge of the specialty. Certification in oncology nursing is based on current professional practice, so it validates that a nurse’s knowledge is up-to-date.

Distefano has worked at Franklin Memorial Hospital as a registered nurse for nearly five years and has worked in the Oncology Department for three years. She received her nursing degree from the CMMC School of Nursing in 2005.