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    ONS Members Tell Us About the Inspirational Nurses Who’ve Shaped Their Careers
    Nurse well-being
    ONS Members Tell Us About the Inspirational Nurses Who’ve Shaped Their Careers
    November 23, 2023
    Nurse Educator–Led Educational Fairs Help Reduce Hospital-Acquired Conditions
    Oncology nurse education
    Nurse Educator–Led Educational Fairs Help Reduce Hospital-Acquired Conditions
    November 10, 2023
    When the Nurse Coach Becomes the Client: How I Restored Balance and Set Goals on a Healing Journey
    Oncology nurse influence
    When the Nurse Coach Becomes the Client: How I Restored Balance and Set Goals on a Healing Journey
    November 03, 2023
    Filipino American History Month nurse standing next to flag
    Nurse empowerment
    Filipino American History Month Shines Light on the Contributions and Challenges of a Committed Community of Nurses
    October 16, 2023
    Explore Somatic Biomarker Testing Report Component Biomarker Testing
    Clinical practice
    Learn How to Read a Somatic Biomarker Testing Report
    October 06, 2023
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    SWAT Teams and Other Strategies to Maintain Difficult Central Lines and Dressings
    Interprofessional teams

    SWAT Teams and Other Strategies to Maintain Difficult Central Lines and Dressings

    Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) can cause serious harm or even death to patients and significantly increase healthcare costs. Nurses are critical contributors to infection prevention in any healthcare setting, particularly for oncology’s often-immunocompromised patient population, ONS member MiKaela Olsen, DNP, APRN-CNS, AOCNS®, FAAN, clinical program director for oncology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and Johns Hopkins Health System in Baltimore, MD, said. 

    November 09, 2023
    Access Devices and Central Lines
    Clinical practice guidelines

    Access Devices and Central Lines

    Venous access devices are ubiquitous in nearly every direct care nursing setting. But as technology becomes more complex and new evidence emerges, nurses must evaluate it against their current practice: Should I use saline or heparin to flush this access device? Am I placing this peripheral venous catheter correctly? What does the latest evidence say? Do I need to implement a practice change? 

    November 07, 2023
    Filipino American History Month nurse standing next to flag
    Nurse empowerment

    Filipino American History Month Shines Light on the Contributions and Challenges of a Committed Community of Nurses

    Although Filipino Americans represent about 1% of the U.S. population, the community comprises a comparatively high 4% of the nursing workforce. October is Filipino American History Month, a time to recognize and honor the amazing history and journey of the Filipino American nursing community.

    October 16, 2023
    Transitions in Care: Communication Builds a Bridge of Consistent Support for Patients
    Interprofessional teams

    Transitions in Care

    For patients and their care teams, transitions are an integral part of the cancer journey. Patients may be moving from inpatient to outpatient care, an acute care setting to a community-based setting, hospital care to nursing home care, or even active treatment to ongoing survivorship. Care transitions can be times of intense information overload for patients, caregivers, and the healthcare team. 

    October 03, 2023
    Trauma-Informed Care Provides Person-Centered Support for Patients During Deep Distress
    Psychosocial issues

    Trauma-Informed Care Provides Person-Centered Support for Patients During Deep Distress

    When we use the term “trauma,” we’re often referring to experiences like war, being attacked or assaulted, or witnessing a terrible tragedy. However, other traumas can be just as harmful. Patients with cancer may have experienced multiple kinds of trauma throughout their lives, which can contribute to myriad challenges such as chronic health problems, mental illness, and difficulty seeking care. 

    September 07, 2023
    Moral Injury and Trauma in Nursing
    Nurse well-being

    Moral Injury and Trauma in Nursing

    When Ethan was 15 years old, he was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma. He underwent chemotherapy and was deemed cancer free for nearly 10 years. Maria, an advanced oncology certified nurse, worked closely with Ethan’s healthcare team throughout his treatment. She got to know Ethan, his sense of humor, and his dreams of becoming a child psychologist.

    September 05, 2023
    Clinicians Travel More Than 9,000 Miles for Radiation Oncology Training and ONS Resources
    Radiation therapy

    Clinicians Travel More Than 9,000 Miles for Radiation Oncology Training and ONS Resources

    ONS donated a library of oncology nursing publications to healthcare providers from Ethiopia who traveled to City of Hope in Duarte, CA, in February 2023 for a three-week radiation training program.

    August 15, 2023

    To discuss the information in this article with other oncology nurses, visit the ONS Communities.

    To report a content error, inaccuracy, or typo, email pubONSVoice@ons.org.

    Anne Snively MBA, CAE
     
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