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ONS Members Tell Us About the Inspirational Nurses Who’ve Shaped Their Careers

Professional role models and mentors are vital to nurses’ personal and career development. Their influence goes beyond the classroom or workplace, extending into the very fabric of a nurse’s career and life. Celebrated in November, National Inspirational Role Models Month recognizes individuals who inspire and guide others through their actions, passion, and dedication to their work and community.

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

Find Your Balance Between Work, Life, and School

Nurse well-being

Find Your Balance Between Work, Life, and School

October 05, 2023

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

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

Learn How to Read a Germline Genomic Testing Report

Genetics & genomics

Learn How to Read a Germline Genomic Testing Report

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

Special Populations

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

How I Practice Mindfulness as an Oncology Nurse

Nurse well-being

How I Practice Mindfulness as an Oncology Nurse

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

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

Without My Fellowship Program and ONS, I Would Not Be the Nurse I Am Today

Nurse empowerment

Without My Fellowship Program and ONS, I Would Not Be the Nurse I Am Today

When the Provider Becomes the Patient: What I Learned From COVID-19

When the Provider Becomes the Patient: What I Learned From COVID-19

The Case of the Late Head and Neck Lymphedema

Clinical practice

The Case of the Late Head and Neck Lymphedema

Our Patients Give Us Peace in Unexpected Circumstances

Oncology nurse pride

Our Patients Give Us Peace in Unexpected Circumstances

Behind Our Masks, I See You, I Hear You

Behind Our Masks, I See You, I Hear You

Connect With Your Patients on a Human Level as Well as a Healthcare Level

Oncology nurse-patient relationship

Connect With Your Patients on a Human Level as Well as a Healthcare Level

Mrs. Jones Gave Me the ‘Ah-Ha’ Moment That Guided My Entire Nursing Career

Oncology nurse-patient relationship

Mrs. Jones Gave Me the ‘Ah-Ha’ Moment That Guided My Entire Nursing Career

As Oncology Nurses, We Are the Fish

Oncology nurse pride

As Oncology Nurses, We Are the Fish

Patients and the Public Recognize and Thank Dedicated Nurses

Nurse empowerment

Patients and the Public Recognize and Thank Dedicated Nurses

How to Promote and Maintain Cancer Screening as COVID-19 Persists

Cancer screening

How to Promote and Maintain Cancer Screening as COVID-19 Persists

I’m a Match: My Journey From Advanced Practice BMT Nurse to Stem Cell Transplant Donor

Oncology nurse pride

I’m a Match: My Journey From Advanced Practice BMT Nurse to Stem Cell Transplant Donor

February 11, 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

January 31, 2022

The Case of the Post-Transplant Pulmonary Problem

Clinical practice

The Case of the Post-Transplant Pulmonary Problem

January 14, 2022

How Nurses Can Monitor and Strengthen Their Mental Health

Nurse well-being

How Nurses Can Monitor and Strengthen Their Mental Health

December 17, 2021

Nurses Must Take the Lead in Tobacco Cessation

Cancer risk factors

Nurses Must Take the Lead in Tobacco Cessation

November 26, 2021

Exercise the Evidence: How I Moved From an Idea to Program Development

Patient quality of life

Exercise the Evidence: How I Moved From an Idea to Program Development

November 19, 2021

The Case of the Missing Oral Mucositis

Radiation therapy

The Case of the Missing Oral Mucositis

October 22, 2021

What It’s Like to Compete in the ONS Hackathon™

Oncology nurse pride

What It’s Like to Compete in the ONS Hackathon™

September 17, 2021

The Case of the Swift Sepsis Response

Oncologic emergencies

The Case of the Swift Sepsis Response

September 03, 2021

The Case of the GVHD Double-Take

Treatment side effects

The Case of the GVHD Double-Take

August 24, 2021

Nurses, Researchers Create Innovative Solutions to Ambulatory Care Challenges in ONS Hackathon

Oncology nurse pride

Nurses, Researchers Create Innovative Solutions to Ambulatory Care Challenges in ONS Hackathon

August 06, 2021

Having a Mentor Helps You Achieve Oncology Nursing Certification

nursing professional development

Having a Mentor Helps You Achieve Oncology Nursing Certification

The Case of the CIA-Combatting Combination

Clinical practice

The Case of the CIA-Combatting Combination

Career Changes Are Challenging, but Hold On to Hope

nursing professional development

Career Changes Are Challenging, but Hold On to Hope

Mentors Changed My Career at Every Stage, From New Grad to Leader

nursing professional development

Mentors Changed My Career at Every Stage, From New Grad to Leader

The COVID-19 Pandemic Fast-Tracked Our Growth as Nurses

The COVID-19 Pandemic Fast-Tracked Our Growth as Nurses

When Everything Still Isn't Enough

Advance Care Planning

When Everything Still Isn't Enough

The Case of the Cord Blood Match

Clinical practice

The Case of the Cord Blood Match

Empower Recent Graduate Nurses to Be Patient Advocates

Nurse empowerment

Empower Recent Graduate Nurses to Be Patient Advocates

Shared Governance Committees Empower Nurses to Use Their Voice

Nurse empowerment

Shared Governance Committees Empower Nurses to Use Their Voice

Nursing Students Connect Beyond the Classroom With ONS Resources

Nursing education

Nursing Students Connect Beyond the Classroom With ONS Resources

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