Rebecca Applebaugh, an assistant professor in Fort Hays State University's Department of Nursing, recently received national certification as an Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse from Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation Inc., Pittsburgh, PA.

The mission of ONCC is to provide and promote oncology nursing certification for the enhancement of patient care and professional practice. Applebaugh teaches high risk nursing and has had extensive experience in caring for cancer patients, including hospice care.