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Two Oncology Nurses Implement Process to Allow Patients to Disconnect Pumps From the Comfort of Their Own Homes

Two Oncology Nurses Implement Process to Allow Patients to Disconnect Pumps From the Comfort of Their Own Homes

Innovative Oncology Nurses Break Down Communication Barriers for Patients Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

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Innovative Oncology Nurses Break Down Communication Barriers for Patients Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

How I Practice Mindfulness as an Oncology Nurse

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How I Practice Mindfulness as an Oncology Nurse

Clinical and Pharmaceutical Nurse Educators Collaborate to Bring Training to Nurses and Improve Patient Care

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Clinical and Pharmaceutical Nurse Educators Collaborate to Bring Training to Nurses and Improve Patient Care

January 13, 2023

Oncology Nurse Uses Retirement to Help Patients and Healthcare Professionals Understand Pancreatic Cancer Biomarker Testing Results

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Oncology Nurse Uses Retirement to Help Patients and Healthcare Professionals Understand Pancreatic Cancer Biomarker Testing Results

November 11, 2022

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The Oncology Nurse’s Role in Oral Anticancer Therapies

The expansion of oral chemotherapy agents since 2000 has transformed the treatment landscape. More than 150 novel oral anticancer medications are currently U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved, with new agents continuously in the pipeline. When caring for patients who are taking oral therapies, oncology nurses and pharmacists can work together to handle drug refills, deliver patient education, and manage the entire treatment cycle—including adverse events.

Attendees Leave ONS Congress® and Prepare to Transform Cancer Care

Signing off from Congress, thank you for making this year's conference a huge success. Attendees leave today rejuvenated, refocused, and revitalized after connecting with their peers, and they're taking the knowledge they learned home to transform their own organizations, institutions, and practices. Hear from members of the ONS Congress Planning Team and 2023-2024 ONS President Danya Garner, PhD, RN, NPD-BC, OCN^®, CCRN-K, about our time in San Antonio, TX.

Foundation Doubled Its Fundraising Totals at 48th Annual ONS Congress®

Coming to you from Congress, where attendees, ONS chapters, and Fun Run participants poured out overwhelming support for the Oncology Nursing Foundation. In total, the Foundation raised nearly $60,000 to reinvest in the future of oncology nursing through its awards, grants, and scholarships.

Thank You, ONS Congress® Attendees!

Coming to you from Congress, as our coverage wraps up, we're reminded once more of the strength and compassion oncology nurses demonstrate every day. On Saturday evening, we celebrated all of you during the ONS Congress attendee reception at the Stars at Night Ballroom in the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center.

Viva Fiesta With the Local Chapter at ONS Congress® in San Antonio, TX

Coming to you from Congress, volunteers from the local ONS chapter are sharing resources, promoting ONS membership, and serving as helping hands for attendees as they navigate the 48th annual conference—all with a San Antonio Fiesta flair.

ONS Congress® Reception Celebrates Outgoing President Jeannine Brant

Coming to you from Congress, where on Friday evening, guests celebrated and honored 2022-2023 ONS President Jeannine Brant, PhD, APRN-CNS, AOCN^®, FAAN. Join us as we look back at the previous year and reflect on our accomplishments in oncology nursing.

Fun Run Marks 30th Anniversary at ONS Congress®

Coming to you from Congress, attendees were up bright and early on Saturday morning to participate in the 30th annual Oncology Nursing Foundation/Pfizer Fun Run/Walk and Wheelchair event in San Antonio, TX. Take a look at some of the excitement.

Meet the 2023-2026 Class of ONS Directors-at-Large at ONS Congress®

Coming to you from Congress, meet the newly appointed ONS directors-at-large. These three nurses will serve on the ONS Board of Directors through 2026 and are part of the first incoming class appointed by the ONS Leadership Development Committee. Hear about their previous Congress experiences and what they are most excited about at the 48th annual conference.

Continue the Conversation With ONS Congress® Key Speakers

Coming to you from Congress, we're speaking with some of the key speakers presenting at the the 48th annual conference. Here, Tamryn Gray, PhD, RN, MPH, Chris Snyder, and Lauren Ghazal, PhD, FNP-BC, talk about their sessions and ways you can learn more about important topics like caregivers, safety and violence in health care, and nursing sustainability.

Preview the Poster Pavilion at ONS Congress®

Coming to you from Congress, attendees visited the ONS Poster Pavilion to talk with poster abstract presenters to learn more about key oncology nursing topics, directly from leaders and experts. Take a look at one of this year's poster sessions.

ONCC's Breakfast Celebrates Certified Nurses at ONS Congress®

Coming to you from Congress, we're taking a look at the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation's (ONCC's) recognition breakfast for oncology-certified nurses. As attendees enjoyed their breakfast with their colleagues, they also recognized the 2023 Certified Nurse of the Year Award recipients; learned from keynote speaker, humorist, and author Jess Pettitt; and even earned NCPD contact hours.

Explore the Learning Hall at the 48th Annual ONS Congress®

Coming to you from Congress, get a peek at the ONS Learning Hall, where attendees can connect with oncology nursing colleagues; chat with industry experts, sponsors, and advocacy partners; and even find a space to prioritize their well-being. Watch what's in store for attendees in the Learning Hall through Saturday.

Meet the Advocate Who Helped Pass the Lymphedema Treatment Act

Coming to you from Congress®, we get to know the 2023 ONS President's Award recipient, Heather Ferguson, the founder and executive director of the Lymphedema Advocacy Group. Ferguson had a pivotal role in advocating with ONS for the Lymphedema Treatment Act, which was finally passed into law in December 2022 and improves access to care for patients and survivors.

ONS Congress® Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Oncology Nurses Across the World

Coming to you from Congress, it's the event you've been waiting for. Bright and early on Thursday morning, attendees at the 48th annual conference made their way to the doors of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX, for the opening ceremony and keynote address. Watch as oncology nurses from near and far arrive on our red carpet.

Set Up With the ONS Congress® Planning Team

Coming to you from Congress, we're speaking with members of the ONS Congress Content Planning Team and giving you a behind the scenes look at what attendees can expect in the Learning Hall at the 48th Annual ONS Congress.

Get Ready for ONS Congress® With the Oncology Nursing Foundation

Coming to you from Congress, join us as we speak with Oncology Nursing Foundation President Laura Benson about what attendees can expect at the 48th Annual ONS Congress and how oncology nurses everywhere can support the profession.

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Around the Globe, Oncology Nurses Are Doing What They Can to Make a Difference

Cancer knows no boundaries, geographic borders included. Although the United States has made incredible progress in reducing both incidence and mortality rates, the truth remains that cancer’s global burden is much greater. More than 70% of the world’s total new annual cases of cancer will occur in Africa, Asia, and Central and South America, and many patients in those countries lack access to quality cancer care.

Advance Care Planning

Advance Care Planning

Advance care planning (ACP) is an integral part of treatment planning that supports patients at any age or stage of health in understanding and sharing their personal values, life goals, and preferences regarding future medical care. ACP is individualized to each patient’s unique circumstances, with more support and specific decision-making provided as the planning progresses. It’s particularly important for patients with cancer, but communication challenges can delay ACP initiation.

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Celebrate National Humor Month by Sharing Your Favorite Nursing Jokes

They weren’t joking around when they said laughter is the best medicine! Laughter is a great form of stress relief and promotes your well-being, including your mental health.

Special Populations

Disability Disparities in Cancer Care

More than one billion individuals worldwide have some type of disability, and the population often faces higher rates of cancer, social determinants of health disadvantages, and greater health disparities. They are also more likely to have risk factors associated with a cancer diagnosis and require close care after a diagnosis that accommodates for their disability.

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Gamification Helps Oncology Nurses Retain Their Cancer Knowledge and Best Practices

Whether it’s through conferences, podcasts, or journals and other articles, an oncology nurse’s quest for continuing their cancer care learning is ever extensive. Innovative educational methods like gamification can keep training fresh and encourage teamwork.

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Violence in Nursing

Across all nursing specialties and settings, 60% of nurses reported experiencing an incident of workplace bullying and incivility and 29% confronted at least one incident of violence in 2022, according to the American Nurses Foundation 2022 Workplace Survey report. And it’s escalating—violence against hospital employees and healthcare professionals has increased since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, with 44% of nurses reporting having experienced physical violence and 67% verbal abuse between February and June 2020 alone.

February 07, 2023

Oncology nurse influence

The Case of the Resistance Relevance

Maria is a Black nurse who has worked at her institution’s cancer center for several years. She enjoys educating her colleagues about burnout and well-being to create a happier and healthier work environment and actively supports the institution’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) committee priorities and Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) nurses in practice.

February 03, 2023

Nurse well-being

Mentorships Open Opportunities for Oncology Nurses’ Career Growth and Wellness

Oncology nurses recognize the value of mentorship in their practice, crediting it to bridging knowledge gaps, identifying best practices, building confidence, and providing a rock and safe person to go to. January is National Mentoring Month, and we’ve asked ONS members to share their own experiences that have helped them grow professionally and personally.

January 31, 2023

Ethics in nursing

Licensure, Scope of Practice, and Reporting

Your nursing career might take many paths, but they all share a primary entry into professional practice: licensure. Licensure verifies that an RN understands and adheres to the laws and statutes that govern their profession as outlined in their state’s nurse practice act. In addition to defining your full scope of practice, your RN license also enables you to fully use your voice and advocate for your patients, as well as report medical errors in practice—both essential responsibilities when providing high-quality cancer care.

January 03, 2023

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