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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

laughing is the best medicine

Patient empowerment

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

January 24, 2018

ONS travels to Philippines

Nurse empowerment

ONS Members Share Resources, Experiences With Philippine Colleagues

January 12, 2018

What Oncology Nurses Need to Know About Cultural Differences During End-of-Life Care

End of life (EOL)

What Oncology Nurses Need to Know About Cultural Differences During End-of-Life Care

November 14, 2017

CJON Offers Opportunities for Oncology Nurses to Start Writing

Oncology nurse influence

CJON Offers Opportunities for Oncology Nurses to Start Writing and Get Published

November 03, 2017

Using Photography to Track Progress of Head and Neck Cancers

Oncology nurse influence

Using Photography to Track Progress of Head and Neck Cancers

October 27, 2017

Follow the Path to Oncology Nursing

Oncology nurse pride

Follow the Path to Oncology Nursing

October 20, 2017

ONS Members Recognized for Achievements in Oncology Nursing

ONS Members Recognized for Achievements in Oncology Nursing

October 13, 2017

Breast Cancer Awareness

Why Breast Cancer Awareness Is Important All Year

October 06, 2017

nurses quitting smoking

Oncology nurse scientist

Oncology Nurses Champion Tobacco Cessation Programs

September 29, 2017

Nursing School

Nursing education

After 100 Years, Nursing School Is Both Different Yet Still the Same

September 22, 2017

Vicky Reiser

Compassion fatigue

How Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Can Reduce Compassion Fatigue

August 29, 2017

Oncology Nurses Can Have a Global Impact—in Bhutan and Beyond

Oncology nursing community

Oncology Nurses Can Have a Global Impact—in Bhutan and Beyond

August 24, 2017

HPV Vaccination

Cancer prevention

The Importance of HPV Vaccination for Your Patients

August 01, 2017

Leah Alair

Oncology nurse-patient relationship

Walls and a Blue Ribbon

Ultraviolet Safety and Skin Cancer Risk

Raise Awareness in July for Ultraviolet Safety and Skin Cancer Risk

supportive oncology services

Cancer screening

Local Organizations Can Make a Big Difference in Cancer Care

Jackie Davenport

Oncology nurse pride

How Have Your Family Experiences With Cancer Impacted Your Decision to Become an Oncology Nurse?

Melanoma Awareness

Encourage Malignant Melanoma Awareness in May

Equality

Ethics in nursing

Are All Patients Treated Equally?

Double Helix

Genetics & genomics

The Story of Henrietta Lacks Sheds Light on Ethical Considerations in Genetic Testing

Walking the dog

Cancer prevention

Physical Activity Benefits Patients and Nurses Throughout Life

Katie Hynes

Nursing education

Nursing Team Shares Process of Training a New Nurse in Oncology Outpatient Care

Stacey McLeer

Nursing education

Nursing Team Shares Process of Training a New Nurse in Oncology Outpatient Care

Shirley Shum

Nursing education

Nursing Team Shares Process of Training a New Nurse in Oncology Outpatient Care

ONS Cancer Moonshot

Cancer moonshot

ONS Invited to White House for Cancer Moonshot Event

Another Test Story

January 09, 2017

Advanced practice nursing (APN)

January 05, 2017

Oncology nurse influence

A Nurse Pays It Forward to Support the Goals of Oncology Nurse Colleagues

December 09, 2016

Oncology nurse influence

Dancing Between Professionalism and Intimacy

October 12, 2016

Oncology nurse pride

Recognizing the Essence of Nursing

October 04, 2016

Oncology nurse influence

Stepping Up to the Podium: From Abstract Submission to Podium Presentation

August 15, 2016

Cancer moonshot

Experiencing the Cancer Moonshot Summit

Five Ways You Can Celebrate National Nursing Week.

Nurse self-care

Five Ways You Can Celebrate National Nursing Week

Oncology nurse pride

Saluting Nurse Educators

Nurse self-care

Embracing the Hidden Benefits of Walking

Oncology nursing roles

The Significance of Being an Oncology Nurse

Oncology nurse influence

Supporting Nurses With Disabilities

Oncology nurse influence

Why We Celebrate Oncology Nurses

Oncology nurse influence

My Unexpected Journey to Oncology Nursing

Nurse self-care

In the New Year: Do-Over or Do Different?

January 01, 2016

Do You Dread the Night Shift?

Oncology nurse pride

February 14, 2012

Oncology nursing roles

What Makes a Good Nursing Mentor?

January 01, 2012

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