Future directions
The concept of the BCN group as a learning organization in
Israel is both innovative and unique, and may be applied to
other countries and other professional settings. This concept
may be important for future oncology nurses in their clinical
work, teaching and research. Both the American model
of the ONS and the European guidance of the EONS are
good examples that need further study and application.
Definitely, many of these aspects are already applied by
oncology nurses, but not all applications are very systematic
methods according to these specific models.
Summary and recommendations
According to Senge, “Through learning we re-create
ourselves. Through learning we become able to do
something we never were able to do. Through learning we
extend our capacity to create, to be part of the generative
process of life.” (http://infed.org/mobi/peter-senge-andthe-
learning-organization/)
The Israeli BCNs, who independently work with each
other in their institution, have established and formed a
unique, active and motivated group that can be regarded
as a learning organization.
Although oncology nurses perform much of the ideas we have
described, we suggest the use of a strict model to implement
a learning organization. Future research can examine the
outcomes of a learning organization on oncology nursing.