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    How Patients Can Benefit From Hereditary Cancer Support
    Genetics & genomics
    How Patients Can Benefit From Hereditary Cancer Support
    September 18, 2018
    Oncology Nurse Educates Congressional Staff About the Importance of Palliative, Hospice Care
    Palliative care
    Oncology Nurse Educates Congressional Staff About the Importance of Palliative, Hospice Care
    September 11, 2018
    Oncology Nurses Must Share Experiences, Perspectives to Advocate for Change
    Health Policy
    Oncology Nurses Must Share Experiences, Perspectives to Advocate for Change
    August 28, 2018
    Advocating at the State Level for Tobacco Control and Smoking Cessation
    Health Policy
    Advocating at the State Level for Tobacco Control and Smoking Cessation
    August 24, 2018
    Active Support Group Creates Community for AYAs With Cancer
    Patient Support
    Active Support Group Creates Community for AYAs With Cancer
    August 03, 2018
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    Caring for Patients Through All Levels of Survivorship
    Survivorship

    Caring for Patients Through All Levels of Survivorship

    The medical terms for living with and beyond a cancer diagnosis identify patients as entering the survivorship phase of their cancer journey. However, as science continues to develop new treatments responsible for extending patients’ lives, new levels of survivorship are being determined.

    September 04, 2018
    Longstanding NINR Director Retires After Two Decades of Developing Nursing Science
    Research

    Longstanding NINR Director Retires After Two Decades of Developing Nursing Science

    Patricia Grady, RN, PhD, FAAN, has defined a generation of nurse science and patient-centered research, serving as the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) director for more than 23 years. Under her charge, NINR has grown into one of the foremost federal agencies supporting the scope of the nursing research community, driving groundbreaking initiatives and furthering clinical practice.

    August 31, 2018
    Remembering ONS Member Meneses’ Contributions to Oncology Nursing
    ONS News

    Meneses Left Legacy of Contributions to Cancer Survivorship and Quality of Life

    Long-time ONS member and oncology nurse scientist Karen Meneses, PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor and Associate Dean for Research at the School of Nursing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) passed away unexpectedly on August 1, 2018.

    August 06, 2018
    Using CTCAE to Report Immunotherapy Adverse Events
    Adverse events

    Using CTCAE to Report Immunotherapy Adverse Events

    Although immunotherapy is changing the face of cancer care, it’s not exempt from side effects. As researchers and clinicians work to understand immune-related adverse events and how to manage them, a new challenge is emerging: reporting and grading them to get an accurate grasp on incidence rates and to standardize care to ensure better outcomes for patients. The Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) is one tool that’s helping researchers and bedside nurses do just that. 

    August 01, 2018
    What Happens if Patients With Cancer Have Bedbugs?
    Safety

    What Happens if Patients With Cancer Have Bedbugs?

    Lurking in the dark corners of bedrooms across the country, unseen figures wait to feast of the blood of humans and animals alike. When the lights go dark, they come out for dinner. No, they’re not vampires or mystical beasts—they’re bedbugs. These parasitic insects feed exclusively on the blood of humans and animals and are a prevalent parasite in the United States. 

    July 19, 2018
    What to Do When Your Patients Talk About Medical Aid in Dying
    End of life (EOL)

    What to Do When Your Patients Talk About Medical Aid in Dying

    Despite groundbreaking treatments, novel medications, fast-tracked drug approvals, and cutting-edge science, a terminal diagnosis is still a reality for many patients with cancer. Having end-of-life discussions with patients and their family members is a difficult part of oncology nursing, but it’s necessary to provide the highest quality of care and education possible. With more news reports emerging about states introducing—and passing—medical aid in dying legislation, oncology nurses will face questions about the process from patients and caregivers.

    July 02, 2018
    Monitoring Document for Monoclonal Antibodies
    Oncology nurse influence

    Oncology Nurse Develops Monitoring Document for Monoclonal Antibodies

    It’s a rote but important phrase: Necessity is the mother of invention. When a need presents itself, developing novel, inventive solutions can lead to important change. But inventive change doesn’t have to come on a massive scale: small inventions can still have a big impact.

    June 22, 2018
    The Intersection of Radiation and Medical Oncology Nursing
    Radiation therapy

    The Intersection of Radiation and Medical Oncology Nursing

    Misconceptions about radiation treatments, associated side effects, and impact on patient care still permeate medical oncology for patients and providers alike. As educators, patient advocates, and caregivers, radiation oncology nurses play a critical role in the successful treatment and support of patients with cancer.

    June 05, 2018
    Oncology Nurses Enhance Cancer Care Through Mentorship Opportunities
    nursing professional development

    Oncology Nurses Enhance Cancer Care Through Mentorship Opportunities

    Whether it’s with your smiling patient who always brings sweets to her appointments, the colleague Who started when you did, an inquisitive family member, or your supervisor, relationships are an ever-evolving component of successful oncology nursing careers. Fostering professional relationships among colleagues can often lead to mentoring opportunities that are mutually beneficial for mentors and mentees.

    May 01, 2018
    Jill Biden Works With ONS Members and Others to Understand the Caregiver Experience
    Oncology nurse influence

    Jill Biden Works With ONS Members and Others to Understand the Caregiver Experience

    In coffee shops around the country, between clicking cups and grinding coffee beans, former second lady of the United States, Jill Biden, EdD, is quietly gathering small groups of oncology nurses, care coordinators, social workers, and family members who support patients with cancer to discuss the obstacles facing caregivers throughout the cancer journey. As part of the Biden Cancer Initiative’s (BCI’s) continued work to improve oncology care, this coterie of caregivers is heralding the trials and triumphs that come with addressing the physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients with cancer.

    April 26, 2018
    ONS Gathers Healthcare Experts, Government Agencies for Policy Summit
    Health Policy

    ONS Gathers Healthcare Experts, Government Agencies for Policy Summit

    Nurse practitioners (NPs) are key to improving the quality of care for their patients with cancer through advocacy—both in institutions across the country and in legislative offices on Capitol Hill. With the intent to remove barriers so NPs can help move the needle for healthcare policy, ONS’s Center for Advocacy and Health Policy held the summit, “Policy Barriers and Opportunities to NPs in Oncology,” on April 10, 2018, in Washington, DC.

    April 19, 2018
    The Role of Oncology Nursing Navigation Continues to Grow
    Nurse navigator

    The Role of Oncology Nursing Navigation Continues to Grow

    Oncology nurse navigators (ONNs) fill a critical, ever-growing role in cancer care settings across the country, providing patients with the resources, education, and care coordination they need to successfully navigate their cancer journey. By reducing barriers and burdens on patients and their caregivers, ONNs help lead patients from initial diagnosis, during treatment, into survivorship, and often through end-of-life care. 

    April 17, 2018
    Supporting Second Victims Will Make Your Practice Safer
    Safety

    Supporting Second Victims Will Make Your Practice Safer

    Adverse events and traumatic moments send shockwaves through the entire care team. As families grieve the loss of a loved one, providers can often suffer from feelings of overwhelming guilt, remorse, or helplessness. When clinicians struggle with the aftermath of a tragic care event, they become known as second victims. Second victim experiences can lead to lapses in safety and care and could be potentially dangerous for future patients.

    April 12, 2018
    ONS Scholar-in-Residence Will Drive Nursing Research, Highlight Scientists
    ONS News

    ONS Scholar-in-Residence Will Drive Nursing Research, Highlight Scientists

    Whether being called on to inform the National Cancer Moonshot Initiative, develop novel resources for patients with prostate cancer, or create programs for smoking cessation, nurse scientists are continually advancing patient-centered oncology care. Nurse researcher contributions have led to improved patient outcomes, better symptom management interventions, and overall quality of care. As part of its commitment to future nursing research, ONS created a new scholar-in-residence position to drive and inform the Society’s research agenda and highlight the integral work of ONS member nurse scientists who are moving the needle for patients with cancer.

    April 11, 2018
    ONS Shares Chemotherapy Education in Sub-Saharan Africa
    Nursing education

    ONS Shares Chemotherapy Education in Sub-Saharan Africa

    For sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries, cancer incidence is on the rise. The increase in cancer rates can be attributed to several factors, including economic and social development and infectious disease rates. In that part of the world, many healthcare professionals don’t have access to up-to-date information regarding safe chemotherapy handling and administration. The American Cancer Society (ACS) and Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) developed the ChemoSafe program to share critical information and resource acquisition focused on safe chemotherapy administration and cancer treatments with healthcare providers in SSA. ONS provided specific nursing content to support the ChemoSafe initiative, including educational materials and courses.

    April 05, 2018
    Supportive Care Programs for Patients With Cancer
    Patient Support

    Supportive Care Programs for Patients With Cancer

    Focusing on a patient’s quality of life is often a key component to their successful cancer journey. Treating their disease is crucial, but patients have to be recognized as individuals with unique and varying needs. Addressing their emotional, physical, spiritual, and psychosocial stressors can help provide holistic treatment that’s at the heart of successful oncology care.

    April 02, 2018
    Lay Patient Navigators Can Help Oncology Nurses Guide Patients Through Cancer Care
    Nurse navigator

    Lay Patient Navigators Can Help Oncology Nurses Guide Patients Through Cancer Care

    Even for medical professionals working in health care every day, the U.S. healthcare system can be incredibly complex. Understanding where to obtain information and how to connect patients to resources can be difficult. For patients, navigating their treatment journey can be—at times—downright impossible. Coordinating care for patients with cancer is a crucial component to successful outcomes and quality cancer care.

    March 27, 2018
    ONS Members Help Define Checkpoint Inhibitor Adverse Event Guidelines
    Immunotherapy

    ONS Members Help Define Checkpoint Inhibitor Adverse Event Guidelines

    Because the treatment of symptoms, side effects, and adverse events associated with immunotherapies can differ greatly from the standard of care, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)—along with experts from ONS staff and membership—collaborated to develop guidelines to inform clinicians about managing immune-related adverse events associated with checkpoint inhibitor therapy.

    March 16, 2018
    What Is the Role of Interprofessional Teams in a BMT Unit?
    Interdisciplinary teams

    What Is the Role of Interprofessional Teams in a BMT Unit?

    The old saying, “it takes a village,” comes to mind. Many team members are needed to help a patient through one of the most critical times of their lives. Blood and marrow transplant (BMT) nurses play a large role, along with BMT physicians. However, we also depend on our BMT pharmacist, BMT dietician, and BMT social worker as part of the interprofessional team. Our patients not only need excellent nursing and medical care, but they also need care from members of the team to support them physically, psychologically, and nutritionally from transplant prep through the transplant itself and into the recovery phase.

    March 05, 2018
    Interprofessional Collaborations Improve Cancer Care
    Interdisciplinary teams

    Interprofessional Collaborations Improve Cancer Care

    When faced with a difficult problem, it’s human nature to seek different perspectives, to work together with others facing similar issues to accomplish a common goal. Compromise, collaboration, and communication are essential to successful teams—whether it’s your daughter’s basketball team, the U.S. government, or any group in between. In oncology, teamwork is no different. Bringing together professionals from different disciplines can yield tremendous results for patients with cancer.

    March 05, 2018
    One Nurse Challenges the Profession’s Stereotypes in Fiction
    Oncology nurse influence

    One Nurse Challenges the Profession’s Stereotypes in Fiction

    The white dress, emblazoned with a red medical cross, might be one of the most well-known fiction tropes about nursing, but it isn’t the only one—not by a longshot. In TV shows, movies, books, and more, nurses are often depicted in stereotypically inaccurate ways. Those misrepresentations paint a wildly incomplete picture of nursing’s role in patient care, often leading to real patients who misunderstand the crucial role nurses play in their care.

    February 28, 2018
    ONS Leaders Named to Biden Cancer Initiative Board and Advisory Committee
    ONS Leadership

    ONS Leaders Named to Biden Cancer Initiative Board and Advisory Committee

    ONS President Susan Schneider, PhD, RN, AOCN®, FAAN, was appointed to the Biden Cancer Initiative board of directors, among other experts in health care, business, finance, and technology. The Cancer Initiative also named ONS Chief Executive Officer Brenda Nevidjon MSN, RN, FAAN, to its advisory committee, comprised of 25 other experts aiming to transform the way cancer is detected, diagnosed, and treated by implementing new solutions to complex healthcare problems.  

    February 27, 2018
    Sleep-Wake Disturbances in Patients With Cancer
    Symptom management

    Sleep-Wake Disturbances in Patients With Cancer

    In bedrooms across the United States, people are crawling into bed, turning down the lights, and lying awake for hours on end. Sleep-wake disturbances and short sleep duration are extremely common, and rates are even higher in patients with cancer. Unfortunately, screening, assessment, and interventions are lacking for patients experiencing sleep-wake disturbances during their cancer journey.

    February 01, 2018
    laughing is the best medicine
    Patient empowerment

    Laughing in the Face of Cancer: ONS Member Shares Mother’s Comical Reflections on Being a Patient

    American author Kurt Vonnegut once wrote, “Laughter and tears are both responses to frustration and exhaustion. . . . I myself prefer to laugh, since there is less cleaning up to do afterward.” Humor has the ability to sooth and heal, and humor often makes grim situations feel brighter and less daunting. Moments affixed with tragedy, grief, loss, and terror can often soften in time, allowing for understanding, acceptance, and sometimes even laughter.

    January 24, 2018
    RAISE Act, Pledging Support Services to Family Caregivers
    Caregiver support

    Trump Signs RAISE Act, Pledging Support Services to Family Caregivers

    Family members are often the first people to step into the caregiver role when a loved one gets sick. However, studies show that caregivers face unintended burdens and potential consequence as a result of the support and care they give to loved ones.

    January 23, 2018
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