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    Learn How to Conduct Mock Code Simulations
    Clinical practice
    Learn How to Conduct Mock Code Simulations
    August 18, 2023
    Nurse-Led QI Project Standardizes Transplant and Cellular Therapy Nurse Coordinator Visit Scheduling
    Quality of care
    Nurse Practitioner's QI Project Standardizes Transplant and Cellular Therapy Nurse Coordinator Visit Scheduling
    August 03, 2023
    Nurse-Created Apps Help Pediatric Patients Find Their Voice and Navigate Their Cancer Journey
    Patient Support
    Nurse-Created Apps Help Pediatric Patients Find Their Voice and Navigate Their Cancer Journey
    July 21, 2023
    Certification Was a Critical Step Along My Oncology Nursing Career Journey
    Oncology nursing community
    Certification Was a Critical Step Along My Oncology Nursing Career Journey
    July 14, 2023
    Learn How to Read a Germline Genomic Testing Report
    Genetics & genomics
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    July 07, 2023
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    Medical Cannabis
    Clinical practice

    Medical Cannabis

    A growing literature base supports the use of medical cannabis in cancer care and symptom management, and as of April 2023, 42 states, including 3 territories and the District of Columbia, allow for medical use. As more patients use or seek to use medical cannabis during their cancer trajectory, oncology nurses are looking to the latest research behind medical cannabis, how cannabis can impact their patients’ treatment plans and symptom management, and legislation in the state in which they practice.

    August 01, 2023
    Mobile Cancer Clinic Provides Screening and Education for First Responders
    Cancer screening

    Mobile Cancer Clinic Provides Screening and Education for First Responders

    First responders’ persistent exposures to toxic chemicals, abnormal sleep schedules, and constant stress may lead to a higher risk of developing cancer. In particular, firefighters have a 9% higher risk for a cancer diagnosis and a 14% higher risk of cancer mortality compared to the general population.

    July 10, 2023
    Veterans and Cancer
    Cancer risk factors

    Veterans and Cancer

    Veterans and active service members of the U.S. armed forces have dedicated their lives to the safety and freedom of their country. However, that honorable service may place them at risk for post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, and cancer.

    July 04, 2023
    Kick Off Summer and Embrace Food Culture With These Recipes
    Nurse well-being

    Kick Off Summer and Embrace Food Culture With These Recipes

    Food culture—the practices, attitudes, beliefs, and networks surrounding the growing, production, distribution, and eating of food—links individuals around the world and the meaningful stories behind their favorite dishes. Your heritage may connect you to recipes that trace back generations, and the important meaning behind those meals is often rooted in tradition, celebration, and sustaining your physical and mental well-being.

    June 29, 2023
    Transgender Patient Populations
    Special Populations

    Transgender Patient Populations

    Transgender individuals often experience poor health outcomes, particularly when it comes to cancer. Compared with cisgender individuals, transgender individuals may be diagnosed with cancer at later stages, be less likely to receive treatment, and have worse survival for many cancer types. The disparities extend to survivorship, where transgender people report significant unmet needs, including lack of coordination between gender-affirming care and cancer care, oncology clinician understanding of transgender patient care needs, and transgender-specific resources.

    June 01, 2023
    The Oncology Nurse’s Role in Oral Anticancer Therapies Collaborate With Pharmacy to Create Formalized Standards on Refills, Patient Education, and More
    Prescription medication

    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.

    May 02, 2023
    Attendees Leave ONS Congress® and Prepare to Transform Cancer Care
    ONS Congress

    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.

    April 30, 2023
    Foundation Doubled Its Fundraising Totals at 48th Annual ONS Congress®
    ONS Congress

    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.

    April 30, 2023
    Foundation Doubled Its Fundraising Totals at 48th Annual ONS Congress®
    ONS Congress

    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. 

    April 30, 2023
    Foundation Doubled Its Fundraising Totals at 48th Annual ONS Congress®
    ONS Congress

    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.

    April 29, 2023
    ONS Congress® Reception Celebrates Outgoing President Jeannine Brant
    ONS Congress

    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.

    April 29, 2023
    Fun Run Marks 30th Anniversary at ONS Congress®
    ONS Congress

    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.

    April 29, 2023
    Meet the 2023-2026 Class of ONS Directors-at-Large at ONS Congress®
    ONS Congress

    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.

    April 28, 2023
    Continue the Conversation With ONS Congress® Key Speakers
    ONS Congress

    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.

    April 28, 2023
    Preview the Poster Pavilion at ONS Congress®
    ONS Congress

    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.

    April 28, 2023
    ONCC's Breakfast Celebrates Certified Nurses at ONS Congress®
    ONS Congress

    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.

    April 28, 2023
    Explore the Learning Hall at the 48th Annual ONS Congress®
    ONS Congress

    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.

    April 27, 2023
    Meet the Advocate Who Helped Pass the Lymphedema Treatment Act
    ONS Congress

    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.

    April 27, 2023
    ONS Congress® Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Oncology Nurses Across the World
    ONS Congress

    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.

    April 27, 2023
    Set Up With the ONS Congress® Planning Team
    ONS Congress

    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.

    April 26, 2023
    Get Ready for ONS Congress® With the Oncology Nursing Foundation
    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.

    April 26, 2023
    Around the Globe, Oncology Nurses Are Doing What They Can to Make a Difference
    Oncology nurse influence

    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.

    April 18, 2023
    Advance Care Planning
    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.

    April 04, 2023
    Celebrate National Humor Month by Sharing Your Favorite Nursing Jokes
    Nurse well-being

    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.

    March 30, 2023
    Disability Disparities in Cancer Care
    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.

    March 07, 2023
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