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    Clinical and Pharmaceutical Nurse Educators Collaborate to Bring Training to Nurses and Improve Patient Care
    Oncology nurse education
    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
    Pancreatic cancer
    Oncology Nurse Uses Retirement to Help Patients and Healthcare Professionals Understand Pancreatic Cancer Biomarker Testing Results
    November 11, 2022
    The Life of Marie Curie and Her Contributions to Oncology
    Cancer treatments
    The Life of Marie Curie and Her Contributions to Oncology
    November 07, 2022
    Post-Flooding Natural Disaster Cancer Considerations and Patient Education Points
    Patient safety
    Post-Flooding Natural Disaster Cancer Considerations and Patient Education Points
    September 28, 2022
    Can Patients Use Continuous Glucose Monitors During Radiation Therapy for Cancer?
    Radiation therapy
    Can Patients Use Continuous Glucose Monitors During Radiation Therapy for Cancer?
    August 19, 2022
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    The Case of the Resistance Relevance
    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
    Mentorships Open Opportunities for Oncology Nurses’ Career Growth and Wellness
    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
    Licensure, Scope of Practice, and Reporting
    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
    Redefining the Bell Makes the Ritual Inclusive for All Patients With Cancer
    Patient empowerment

    Redefining the Bell Makes the Ritual Inclusive for All Patients With Cancer

    Patients often report mixed feelings about “ringing the bell” to signify completion of their cancer treatment: It’s a joyous moment, but they may have underlying apprehension, too. And other patients may never have a chance to ring the bell if their cancer progresses despite receiving the best possible care.

    December 23, 2022
    Nontraditional Oncology Nursing Roles
    Oncology nursing roles

    Nontraditional Oncology Nursing Roles

    As cancer care evolves, so do new opportunities for nursing roles. Oncology nurses in any role provide essential cancer care, including addressing disparities and social determinants of health and reducing financial toxicity. However, what sets nontraditional nursing roles apart are the populations they care for, how they provide that care, and how they’re overcoming systemic disparities to ensure that all patients with cancer have equal access to high-quality oncology care.

    December 06, 2022
    Give Thanks for Your Well-Being With Healthy Recipes for Your Holiday Gatherings
    Nurse well-being

    Give Thanks for Your Well-Being With Healthy Recipes for Your Holiday Gatherings

    The holiday season is an opportunity to unwind, practice well-being, give thanks, and—this month in particular—acknowledge your gratitude for people, circumstances, items, and other things you value and appreciate in your life. Whether you’re celebrating in person or virtually, coming together and spending time with your loved ones is both exciting and overwhelming. Indulge a little, but support and prioritize well-being for both yourself and your loved ones with healthy renditions of your favorite or traditional holiday side dishes.

    November 22, 2022
    NOBC Partnerships Advance Nurses’ Placements on Local and National Boards
    Oncology nurse influence

    NOBC Partnerships Advance Nurses’ Placements on Local and National Boards

    Nurses’ valuable insight can bring a new perspective to every industry. Extreme dedication, unique experiences, and essential problem-solving skills help nurses to create an impact locally and nationally, and decision-makers have learned that these healthcare professionals have a plethora of valuable insight that must be heard in boardrooms across the country.

    November 10, 2022
    Predictive and Diagnostic Biomarkers
    Care coordination

    Predictive and Diagnostic Biomarkers

    Biomarkers, also called molecular markers or signature molecules, can help clinicians characterize alterations in tumors through the detection of specific DNA, RNA, protein, or metabolomic profiles. These pieces of the cancer puzzle are part of precision oncology that the cancer care team can use to assess patients’ cancer risk and prognosis or monitor disease progression. Biomarkers are also a key factor in determining and tailoring treatment methods and their likelihood of success.

    November 08, 2022
    Nurses Have Immediate Access to Necessary Medications and Supplies With Hypersensitivity Reaction Kits
    Oncologic emergencies

    Nurses Have Immediate Access to Necessary Medications and Supplies With Hypersensitivity Reaction Kits

    Biologic agents or chemotherapies can trigger hypersensitivity reactions, which occur when a patient’s immune system identifies an agent as an antigen and initiates a complex reaction involving sensitization of T lymphocytes and macrophages, production of antibodies, and release of histamine. Developing and implementing a hypersensitivity kit containing all necessary medications and associated protocols allows nurses to immediately implement management when reactions occur.

    October 13, 2022
    Sexual Considerations for Patients With Cancer
    Sexual/reproductive issues

    Sexual Considerations for Patients With Cancer

    As a term, sexuality is linked to sexual functioning—the ability to engage in sexual behaviors and the body’s physiologic response—as well as sexual reproduction and fertility. But those biologic aspects are just a small part of a person’s overall sexuality. Sexual health is a state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being and requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships.

    October 04, 2022
    Tea Soothes Your Soul and Supports Your Well-Being
    Nurse well-being

    Tea Soothes Your Soul and Supports Your Well-Being

    Throughout history, many generations have used a hot cup of tea to promote mental and physical wellness. The discovery of tea dates to 2732 B.C., when leaves from a wild tree blew into Chinese Emperor Shen Nung’s pot of boiling water and the pleasant scent compelled him to take a sip. The legend says that the emperor described how the liquid gave him a warm feeling that invigorated his body and soul.

    September 29, 2022
    Nurse-Led  Survivorship Programs
    Survivorship

    Nurse-Led Survivorship Programs

    Survivors need support to resume a high-quality, healthy “new normal” life after they complete their treatment. The services of a cancer survivorship clinic or program may help them manage the physical and emotional implications involved with ongoing care.

    September 06, 2022
    Vision Boards Turn Your Dreams Into Reality
    Nurse well-being

    Vision Boards Turn Your Dreams Into Reality

    Vision boards are a collage of images and phrases that represent your goals, dreams, and attitudes; they help you manifest your aspirations by physically placing your thoughts into the world. Although few studies have measured their effectiveness, experts suggest that creating a vision board can help you reach your goals.

    August 25, 2022
    Legislation and Cancer Care
    Cancer health policy

    Legislation and Cancer Care

    Research and practice changes funded through healthcare legislation have influenced today’s care delivery across all settings: hospitals, clinics, and even homes. And with their constituents laser-focused on health in today’s pandemic society, legislators have never made that happen so quickly.

    August 02, 2022
    Use This Checklist to Take a Stress-Free Vacation
    Nurse well-being

    Use This Checklist to Take a Stress-Free Vacation

    Summer is synonymous with vacations, and vacations require logistical preparation. (What will I pack? What should I plan to do?) But it’s also important to ready yourself mentally for a period of wellness and rejuvenation to reap the full benefits of a well-deserved getaway. Making a checklist can help eliminate the stress of both, before and during your travel.

    July 28, 2022
    Symptom Assessment
    Symptom management

    Symptom Assessment

    Symptom assessment gives oncology nurses a consistent matrix to directly evaluate the significance that symptoms have on patients’ distress, quality of life, and survival. Both symptoms and their impact can evolve throughout a patient’s cancer course, making high-quality and detail-oriented assessments an essential tool for successful treatment and management.

    July 05, 2022
    Self-Affirmations Build Your Personal and Moral Resiliency
    Nurse well-being

    Self-Affirmations Build Your Personal and Moral Resiliency

    Positive phrases or statements that challenge negative or unhelpful thoughts can motivate you, encourage positive lifestyle changes, and boost your self-esteem. Repeat self-affirmation mantras regularly to fully reap the benefits of this practice and make long-term changes to the way you think and feel.

    June 29, 2022
    Special Populations
    Cancer health disparities

    Special Populations

    Various patient groups, including children, racial and ethnic minorities, and low-income populations, may need more specialized healthcare services than others, particularly during a cancer journey.

    June 07, 2022
    Patients and the Public Recognize and Thank Dedicated Nurses
    Nurse empowerment

    Patients and the Public Recognize and Thank Dedicated Nurses

    A single patient. A team of nurses providing compassionate, patient-centered care. A family so thankful that it had to give back. Today, it’s touched more than 177,000 nurses around the world in recognition of what they do every day: deliver high-quality, transformational cancer care.

    May 06, 2022
    Empower Your Nurses With Appreciation in Celebration of Oncology Nursing Month
    Nurse well-being

    Empower Your Nurses With Appreciation in Celebration of Oncology Nursing Month

    With ONS celebrating Oncology Nursing Month throughout May and recognizing National Nurses Week from May 6–12, it’s a season for nurses everywhere. Celebrate yourself, your colleagues, and the profession by empowering the incredible nurses caring for patients across the globe.

    April 28, 2022
    Anxiety and Depression Are Biggest Concerns for Patients With Cancer, Survivors, Caregivers
    Cancer research

    Anxiety and Depression Are Biggest Concerns for Patients With Cancer, Survivors, Caregivers

    As many as 49% of patients with cancer are at risk for clinically significant levels of anxiety and 38% are at risk for clinically significant levels of depression, according to data collected through the Cancer Support Community’s (CSC’s) cancer experience registry. Additionally, nearly half of caregivers have anxiety levels that are substantially higher than the national average and one-third face substantially higher fatigue and depression levels. Nationally, the rates for levels of anxiety and depression are 19.1% of U.S. adults aged 18 and older and 8.4% of U.S. adults aged 18 and older, respectively.

    March 29, 2022
    ONS Members’ Patient and Nurse Wellness Programs Embody 2022 Black History Month Theme
    ONS Leadership

    ONS Members’ Patient and Nurse Wellness Programs Embody 2022 Black History Month Theme

    African American nurse leaders in ONS have paved the way in eliminating cancer disparities, identifying and tackling social determinants of health, and providing Black communities with educational and clinical resources. Their initiatives embody the importance of well-being for Black healthcare professionals, patients, and members of the community—as well as the 2022 Black History Month theme, “Black Health and Wellness.” This year’s theme brings a national emphasis not only on the important discoveries made in science and medicine by Black researchers and healthcare professionals, but also the health and wellness of Black communities across the United States.

    February 04, 2022
    Online and Mobile Resources Prepare Oncology Professionals for Care Delivery in All Settings
    Oncology nurse pride

    Online and Mobile Resources Prepare Oncology Professionals for Care Delivery in All Settings

    As cancer care delivery changes, oncology nurses step up to the challenge: they adapt and develop solutions to fuel the future of nursing education, certification, and practice. During the November 2021 ONS Hackathon™, launched in partnership with the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC), teams were tasked to identify methods that address issues in the delivery of cancer care and prepare the future nursing workforce to care for patients with cancer anywhere.

    January 31, 2022
    Bolster Your Team for Better Well-Being
    Nurse well-being

    Bolster Your Team for Better Well-Being

    Nurse burnout can only be addressed at the health system level, and beginning in your unit is one way to get that process started.

    January 06, 2022
    Nursing Representation Is Critical in All Industries—Even Those Outside of Health Care
    Nurse empowerment

    Nursing Representation Is Critical in All Industries—Even Those Outside of Health Care

    Nurses’ skills, experiences, leadership, and voices are more relevant than ever before, and more and more ONS members are sharing their knowledge and expertise beyond the bedside to improve health throughout the community.

    August 20, 2021
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