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    When the Provider Becomes the Patient: What I Learned From COVID-19
    COVID-19
    When the Provider Becomes the Patient: What I Learned From COVID-19
    June 24, 2022
    The Case of the Late Head and Neck Lymphedema
    Clinical practice
    The Case of the Late Head and Neck Lymphedema
    June 20, 2022
    Our Patients Give Us Peace in Unexpected Circumstances
    Oncology nurse pride
    Our Patients Give Us Peace in Unexpected Circumstances
    June 17, 2022
    Behind Our Masks, I See You, I Hear You
    COVID-19
    Behind Our Masks, I See You, I Hear You
    June 10, 2022
    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
    June 03, 2022
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    Oncology nurse education

    Genetic Disorder Reference Sheet: Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1
    Genetics & genomics

    Genetic Disorder Reference Sheet: Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1

    Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) is a rare autosomal dominant genetic disease affecting about 1 in 30,000 people. Pathogenic variants in the MEN1 gene are associated with benign and malignant tumors in the parathyroid glands, pituitary gland, pancreas, duodenum, and stomach.

    July 07, 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
    FDA Says It’s Continuing to Evaluate Pulse Oximeters’ Race-Related Accuracy and Limitations
    U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

    FDA Says It’s Continuing to Evaluate Pulse Oximeters’ Race-Related Accuracy and Limitations

    More than a year and a half after a report suggesting a potential racial bias in pulse oximeter technology first surfaced as a letter to the editor in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), on June 21, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that it is continuing its investigation into the devices’ accuracy and performance, particularly among people of color.

    June 27, 2022
    ONS’s Clinical Decision Support Tool Brings Biomarker Advancements to the Point of Care
    Press Releases

    ONS’s Clinical Decision Support Tool Brings Biomarker Advancements to the Point of Care

    PITTSBURGH, PA—June 24, 2022—Curated by nurses, for nurses, ONS’s new Biomarker Database connects clinicians to information about therapeutic options for certain cancers and their associated biomarkers. 

    June 24, 2022
    The Case of the Late Head and Neck Lymphedema
    Clinical practice

    The Case of the Late Head and Neck Lymphedema

    Samuel, a 55-year-old patient with a history of T3N1M0 oropharyngeal HPV+ cancer on the base of his tongue, underwent surgery followed by 70 Gy of intensity-modulated radiation over seven weeks with concurrent weekly cisplatin. He responded well and had a positron emission tomography (PET) scan three months post-treatment that showed no cancer. Two months later, Samuel calls the triage line to report swelling on the left side of his neck, the same area where he first noticed a lymph node that led to his initial diagnosis.

    June 20, 2022
    CMS’s Chronic Pain Experience Journey Map Will Help Patients and Providers
    Pain management

    CMS’s Chronic Pain Experience Journey Map Will Help Patients and Providers

    Highlighting the most prominent barriers that people accessing care face and the influencers acting on providers, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) unveiled in May Chronic Pain Experience Journey Map. The map came out of the work done under the 2019 Chronic Pain Stakeholder Engagement initiative to explore the serious role chronic pain has in patients’ lives.  

    June 15, 2022
    Genetic Disorder Reference Sheet: Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
    Genetics & genomics

    Genetic Disorder Reference Sheet: Familial Adenomatous Polyposis

    Individuals with 10–100+ polyps may have a germline pathogenic variant in the APC gene, placing them at higher risk for developing colorectal, gastrointestinal, and other cancers. The condition is known as familial adenosis polyposis (FAP), and loss of function in the APC gene is the first step in the adenoma-to-carcinoma sequence. Some people have an attenuated form (aFAP), with delayed polyp growth and fewer polyps (see sidebar). As many as 20% are de novo, meaning that they are the first in their family to have an identified pathogenic variant.

    November 04, 2021
    Nursing Considerations for Bladder Cancer Survivorship Care
    Survivorship care plans

    Nursing Considerations for Bladder Cancer Survivorship Care

    Bladder cancer is the sixth most common cancer in the United States, with an estimated 83,730 adult diagnoses in 2021. Smoking is the greatest risk factor (47% of all cases occur in smokers), followed by advancing age and sex (assigned males are four times more likely to develop bladder cancer than those assigned female). The incidence rate in White people is double that of Black people, but Black people are twice as likely to die from the disease.

    October 07, 2021
    ONS Joins Oncology Organizations to Improve Patient Understanding and Outcomes for IV Cancer Therapies
    Press Releases

    ONS Joins Oncology Organizations to Improve Patient Understanding and Outcomes for IV Cancer Therapies

    ONS collaborated with the National Community Oncology Dispensing Association, Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association, and Association of Community Cancer Centers to launch the IV Cancer Treatment Education (IVE) online resource. After the success of the highly used Oral Chemotherapy Education (OCE) online resource, the four oncology healthcare organizations expanded their collaboration to launch this new initiative that provides patient and caregiver resources about IV cancer therapies and their side effects.

    September 09, 2021
    As the World Perpetually Pivots, ONS Has What Members Need
    ONS News

    As the World Perpetually Pivots, ONS Has What Members Need

    One of the many lessons we’ve learned since early 2020 is to hope for the best but prepare for the worst. When COVID-19 vaccination rates climbed and infection rates declined in spring 2021, we all confidently looked to September for a return to prepandemic activities. However, the Delta variant’s rapid transmission in July and resulting surge in infection rates paused our plans as the United States reevaluated the safety of a full return without restrictions.

    September 06, 2021
    APRN Leaders Mentor Students to Tackle Clinical Practice Issues
    Advanced Practice Nursing (APRN)

    APRN Leaders Mentor Students to Tackle Clinical Practice Issues

    Nursing is among the top careers for job growth, with an estimated 7% increase in the nursing workforce by 2029. As new students train to enter or advance in the profession, advanced practice RNs (APRNs) must mentor and empower them to integrate evidence-based practice (EBP) into their care.

    August 12, 2021
    ONS Evaluates Educational Funding Landscape
    ONS board of directors

    ONS Evaluates Educational Funding Landscape

    During its June 10–11, 2021, meeting, the ONS Board of Directors held a joint session with the Oncology Nursing Foundation. In small group breakouts, both boards evaluated whether the Foundation’s current academic scholarship opportunities are adequate and responsive to the educational needs of the oncology nursing field. Findings from the sessions were compiled to inform additional discussion during future meetings.

    August 09, 2021
    Nursing Informaticists Are the Backbone of Technology-Driven Care
    Oncology nursing roles

    Nursing Informaticists Are the Backbone of Technology-Driven Care

    Emerging healthcare technologies require a significant investment in time, money, and training. It starts with ensuring that quality improvement efforts are consistent to support positive clinical and patient outcomes, which is why clinical and information technology (IT) representation is critical in making decisions and exploring solutions. Nursing informatics bridges that gap.

    August 03, 2021
    Nursing Considerations for Ovarian Cancer Survivorship Care
    Survivorship

    Nursing Considerations for Ovarian Cancer Survivorship Care

    Historically, ovarian cancer is often diagnosed at advanced stages because of vague symptoms and presentation, but with new advancements in diagnosis and treatment options, patients with the disease are living longer than ever.

    July 09, 2021
    Food for Thought: Prevent and Screen for Malnutrition in Patients with Cancer
    Clinical practice

    Food for Thought: Prevent and Screen for Malnutrition in Patients With Cancer

    Malnutrition affects 30%–85% of all patients with cancer, making it one of the most common symptoms for oncology nurses to manage. To help patients achieve the best outcomes, clinicians must understand how and when to screen for malnutrition and how nutritional status affects treatment outcomes and patients’ quality of life.

    July 06, 2021
    ANA Launches Nurse-Specific COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign
    COVID-19

    ANA Launches Nurse-Specific COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign

    Nurses are a trusted resource for patient education and offer clarity during a crisis, whether it’s a cancer diagnosis or global pandemic. However, in a survey from the American Nurses Association (ANA), 30% of nurses said they have not received a COVID-19 vaccine, and a quarter of that percentage was still undecided about getting vaccinated. The two main reported reasons were fear of short- and long-term side effects (66%) and lack of information about the vaccines (50%). ANA’s new campaign educates nurses about those concerns.  

    March 25, 2021
    Infection Prevention for Oncology Nurses
    Clinical practice

    Infection Prevention for Oncology Nurses

    Regardless of care setting, oncology nurses must be vigilant about creating a safe environment for and educating patients about the importance of infection prevention. Patients with cancer are at increased risk for viral, bacterial, and fungal infections, but the extent depends on cancer type and treatment. 

    March 25, 2021
    Lifelong Learning and Professional Development Are Crucial to Patient Outcomes
    nursing professional development

    Lifelong Learning and Professional Development Are Crucial to Patient Outcomes

    Cancer care is always changing, new science is constantly developing, and oncology nurses must work to keep up. ONS’s philosophy is that every nurse has room to develop knowledge, practice, and research. As an organization, we embody a commitment to lifelong learning and professional development because we understand that both are crucial to oncology nursing and patient outcomes.

    January 18, 2021
    ELNEC Milestone Marks Transformation of EOL Care for Countless Patients With Cancer
    Oncology nurse education

    ELNEC Milestone Marks Transformation of EOL Care for Countless Patients With Cancer

    More than one million nurses and other professionals have received training in end-of-life (EOL) care through the End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) program in the past 20 years, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing reported on November 6, 2020. The training has transformed EOL care around the world, including for patients with cancer.

    November 20, 2020
    The Evolving Landscape of Cell Transplant Therapy in Cancer Care
    Cancer treatments

    The Evolving Landscape of Cell Transplant Therapy in Cancer Care

    Each year more than 50,000 stem cell transplantations are completed worldwide. The stimulation, harvesting, and therapeutic use of patient and donor cells has evolved as a treatment for diverse cancer diagnoses, and specially trained nurses are at the heart of the clinical trials and care delivery to propel cell transplant therapy across practice settings.

    October 29, 2020
    Get Answers to Your Most Frequently Asked Genomics and Cancer Questions
    Genetics & genomics

    Get Answers to Your Most Frequently Asked Genomics and Cancer Questions

    Approximately 700 members responded to ONS’s 2020 genomics survey, which gauged oncology nurses’ current genomic knowledge, applications in practice, and the specific questions they have about genetics and genomics. Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions based on the survey responses.

    October 27, 2020
    What Is a Genomic Variant?
    Genetics & genomics

    What Is a Genomic Variant?

    The Human Genome Project determined the DNA sequence (order of base pairs) of the entire human genome. Humans are 99.9% identical at the level of base pair ordering, but the 0.1% difference contributes to disease risk. Upon completion of the human genetic blueprint, research turned to identifying and cataloguing genomic variation as well as determining the clinical relevance of variants.

    September 17, 2020
    ONS Guidelines™ Offer Framework for Managing Treatment-Related Hot Flashes
    Treatment side effects

    ONS Guidelines™ Offer Framework for Managing Treatment-Related Hot Flashes

    Because of treatment effects on hormones, women with breast cancer and men with prostate cancer have an increased risk of frequent and severe hot flashes after treatment. As many as 80% of patients across both genders experience the symptom, which can have an impact on sleep, mood, energy, and sexual function.

    September 10, 2020
    Learning in the Face of Adversity: Nurse Residency and COVID-19
    COVID-19

    Learning in the Face of Adversity: Nurse Residency and COVID-19

    Today’s new normal has changed everything at home, from what we wear to how we teach our children—and in the oncology nursing workplace, from new precautions to the rise of telehealth. It’s also affected nurse residency programs, but one institution has thrived as it adjusted.

    September 04, 2020
    The Case of the Major Malnutrition Concerns
    Oncology nurse education

    The Case of the Major Malnutrition Concerns

    Max, a 60-year-old patient with head and neck cancer, is receiving chemoradiation. Since his initial consult, he’s experienced a 12% weight loss from baseline, impaired swallowing, pain, anorexia, and dysgeusia. He has financial challenges, limited social support, poor health literacy, and a history of alcohol abuse. He has a feeding tube, but you suspect he is not using it. You reinforce prior education about malnutrition, and although Max refuses to be admitted to the hospital, he promises to do better.

    August 21, 2020
    What’s Working and What Isn’t in Telemedicine
    Oncology nurse education

    What’s Working and What Isn’t in Telemedicine

    Half of all healthcare professionals have started using telemedicine in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Patients and providers are trying to adjust to such rapid changes in the provision of health care. Providers want to know how to get reimbursement for telemedicine visits. Society is working together to answer the critical questions about this next wave of health care.

    July 31, 2020
    How to Approach Medical Device Failures
    Oncology nurse education

    When Function Becomes Malfunction

    Malfunctioning medical products can pose safety risks to both patients and nurses and waste valuable time and resources. All medical devices and equipment used in the United States must pass specific manufacturing requirements before they can be approved for sale. But every product, regardless of performance, is subject to malfunction. A challenge for nurses is determining whether an issue is a rare failure or if the product is legitimately problematic.

    July 07, 2020
    Mental Well-Being Is a Focus of Primary Care Throughout Survivorship
    Survivorship

    Mental Well-Being Is a Focus of Primary Care Throughout Survivorship

    Primary care for patients who are cancer survivors is multifaceted. Although my goal as a primary care physician (PCP) remains the same as with all my patients—to continue helping them lead long, healthy lives—care for this population requires some additional steps. 

    July 02, 2020
    Misconceptions About Radioactive Targeted Therapies
    Genetics & genomics

    An Oncology Nurse’s Primer on Genomics and Biomarker Terminology

    With the massive paradigm shift in cancer therapy to precision medicine, the use of biomarkers and biomarker testing has also rapidly evolved to guide treatment selection. However, the terminology used in genomics is complex and inconsistent, and patient advocacy organizations recommend using a common taxonomy to prevent confusion among patients and providers alike. Nurses spend more time with patients and families than any other member of the healthcare team and can reinforce common language and terminology. As a nurse, here are the terms you need to understand.

    June 17, 2020
    ONS Virtual Conference Bridges the Gap Between Education and Practice Change
    Press Releases

    ONS Virtual Conference Bridges the Gap Between Education and Practice Change

    The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic forced oncology nurses to navigate abnormal circumstances, both at home and at work. Despite facing similar limitations, the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) created a brand-new learning experience to give oncology nurses expert education, networking opportunities, and access to industry representatives in the wake of canceled in-person events. This September, ONS will host the inaugural ONS Bridge™, the most comprehensive conference dedicated to oncology nurses.

    June 10, 2020
    The Case of the Medication Modification
    Treatment side effects

    The Case of the Medication Modification

    Doug is a 70-year-old man receiving treatment at the cancer center for metastatic renal cell carcinoma. He was initially treated with sunitinib, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI). He has been experiencing significant upper back pain and is having trouble with fine motor skills in his fingers. The oncologist, suspecting spinal cord compression (SCC), ordered a computed tomography scan, which confirmed metastatic lesions in the spine leading to instability and mild SCC. The oncologist refers Doug for surgery and advises him that a new medication, cabozantinib, will be ordered for after his surgery. The oncologist asks you, the oncology nurse, to instruct Doug on surgical preparations and educate him on cabozantinib.

    May 19, 2020
    Spotlight on Melanoma
    Melanoma

    Melanoma Prevention, Screening, Treatment, and Survivorship Recommendations

    It is no coincidence that May is Melanoma Awareness Month. As Americans take to the great outdoors, they also must take caution to protect their skin and prevent melanoma.  

    May 18, 2020
    Manage Thrombosis in Patients With Cancer
    Symptom management

    Manage Thrombosis in Patients With Cancer

    Thrombotic events are the second-leading cause of death in patients with cancer after the disease itself. An estimated 4%–20% of patients experience venous thromboembolism at some stage on the cancer journey. 

    April 09, 2020
    Global Cancer Cases Could Increase 60% in Next 20 Years
    Cancer prevention

    Global Cancer Cases Could Increase 60% in Next 20 Years

    If current trends continue, the world will see a 60% increase in cancer diagnoses through 2040, the World Health Organization said in its February 2020 Report on Cancer: Setting Priorities, Investing Wisely, and Providing Care for All.  

    April 08, 2020
    What the Evidence Says About Acupuncture and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
    Complementary therapy

    What the Evidence Says About Acupuncture and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia

    Sleep disturbances such as insomnia are prevalent and persistent among cancer survivors and diminish quality of life. Because of adverse effects such as continued sleep difficulty, memory disturbances, and falls associated with associated with conventional medications, many patients prefer nonpharmaceutical options to address their insomnia.

    April 08, 2020
    FDA Approves Luspatercept-Aamt for Anemia in Adults With MDS 
    U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

    FDA Approves Luspatercept-Aamt for Anemia in Adults With MDS 

    On April 3, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved luspatercept-aamt (Reblozyl®) for the treatment of anemia failing an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent and requiring two or more red blood cell (RBC) units over eight weeks in adult patients with very low- to intermediate-risk myelodysplastic syndromes with ring sideroblasts (MDS-RS) or with myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasm with ring sideroblasts and thrombocytosis (MDS/MPN-RS-T).  

    April 07, 2020
    Immunotherapy Experts Identify Key Oncology Nursing Priorities at ONS Summit
    Immunotherapy

    Immunotherapy Experts Identify Key Oncology Nursing Priorities at ONS Summit

    Care coordination, appropriate adverse event assessment and treatment, and rapid, continuous learning are essential priorities for oncology nurses to care for patients receiving immunotherapy, according to the experts who participated in ONS’s immunotherapy summit in March 2018. 

    August 13, 2019
    The Future of Oncology Care Depends on You
    ONS Leadership

    The Future of Oncology Care Depends on You

    Have you had “aha” moments in your life? Times when you finally understood something so completely that you could now fully explain it to someone else? Perhaps you had an aha moment after a session at the recent ONS Congress or after reading an article in the Oncology Nursing Forum or Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing. Or maybe you finally understood the benefits of dual inhibition of ER+ metastatic breast cancer with antihormonal therapy and CDK4/6 inhibitors after reviewing the recent infographic included with your ONS journal mailing in May.

    July 29, 2019
    What Does the Research Say About Oncology Nursing Certification?
    Research

    What Does the Research Say About Oncology Nursing Certification?

    To measure the value of oncology nursing certification, scientists must look at the intrinsic, qualitative outcomes associated with nurses achieving certification in practice. The research for oncology nursing certification has largely focused on perceived benefits for nurses, their colleagues, and their institutions. Data suggest that certified oncology nurses feel validated in their knowledge, report personal satisfaction for undertaking and completing the certification process, and say that it enhanced their professional credibility.

    May 03, 2019
    What’s ONS’s Stance on Oncology Nursing Certification?
    Oncology nurse education

    What’s ONS’s Stance on Oncology Nursing Certification?

    For many RNs working in oncology settings, certification might seem like the next step for their career and their commitment to patient-centered care. It’s important to understand the process of certification, along with what resources are available to help them succeed. ONS believes that oncology nursing certification benefits everyone in the cancer care continuum—from patients to family members to the nurses themselves and their employers. Certification shows that a nurse has voluntarily met the rigorous requirements for gaining cancer-based knowledge and experience and is prepared to provide high-quality, competent care to patients with cancer. It acknowledges a nurse’s commitment to career development and dedication to patient care in a constantly changing healthcare environment. 

    May 01, 2019
    The Value of Oncology Nurse Certification
    Oncology nurse education

    The Value of Oncology Nurse Certification

    Oncology care is a complex field in a constant state of paradigm shifts, where new information and research affect clinical practice in countless ways. Amid rapid developments in treatments, technologies, and patient-care modalities, oncology nurses must show they’re up to date with emerging knowledge in their field. Oncology nurse certification is one way nurses can demonstrate their commitment to the art and science of patient-centered oncology care.

    May 01, 2019
    Which Ambulatory Infusion Pump Is Best for 5-FU?
    Treatments

    Which Ambulatory Infusion Pump Is Best for 5-FU?

    Because of its long infusion time over 46–48 hours, 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) is usually administered with an ambulatory infusion pump in the outpatient setting. However, two types of pumps exist. On one side of the spectrum is the elastomeric pump: small, compact, but gets the job done. On the other is the electronic pump: bigger, flashy, with lots of bells and whistles (literally). Here are the advantages and disadvantages of each.

    April 18, 2019
    ONS Hosts Inaugural International Oncology Nursing Conference in Azerbaijan
    ONS News

    ONS Hosts Inaugural International Oncology Nursing Conference in Azerbaijan

    Although cancer isn’t one of the very highest causes of death in Azerbaijan, the nation still feels the impact of the global cancer burden: lung cancer and gastrointestinal cancers rank number 8 and 10, respectively, on the top 10 causes of death in the country, and their incidence is growing. As part of its commitment to sustainable international programs to support the advancement of cancer care, ONS and its members have a responsibility to disseminate knowledge to international nurses in countries like Azerbaijan. 

    April 05, 2019
    Summer Oncology Nursing Fellowship Program Supports Undergraduate Students
    Oncology nursing community

    Summer Oncology Nursing Fellowship Program Supports Undergraduate Students

    As the number of cancer survivors continues to increase, more oncology-trained nurses are needed to care for this population. Unfortunately, not all schools of nursing have clinical experiences in the oncology setting. However, the University of North Carolina leadership is committed to increasing the pipeline of students interested in caring for patients with cancer and their families through an innovative summer fellowship program.

    February 22, 2019
    What Assessment Tools Are Used for Patients With Cancer and Psychiatric Diagnoses?
    Comorbidities

    What Assessment Tools Are Used for Patients With Cancer and Psychiatric Diagnoses?

    When patients with cancer also suffer from psychiatric diagnoses, it can present unique challenges to healthcare professionals. Because oncology nurses build relationships with patients while addressing issues, understanding the obstacles to practice is key to providing the best possible care. By having a keen understanding of symptoms, assessment procedures, and necessary response skills, oncology nurses can work together with the mental health team to provide holistic care throughout the cancer journey. 

    February 05, 2019
    Building Collaboration, Education With Oncology Nurses in Malawi
    Oncology nursing community

    Building Collaboration, Education With Oncology Nurses in Malawi

    Nestled between Tanzania and Mozambique in eastern Africa, Malawi is a country of more than 18 million citizens. It faces a unique cancer burden that’s proven challenging for practitioners and patients alike. With a high prevalence of HIV-infected individuals, Malawi sees a proportionate rate of AIDS-related cancers, including Kaposi sarcoma, cervical cancer, and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Currently, healthcare professionals in the country face a lack of standardized oncology education and resources. Roughly 84% of the country’s citizens live in rural areas with limited access to healthcare institutions.

    January 30, 2019
    What You Need to Know About Caring for Geriatric Patients With Cancer
    Patient quality of life

    What You Need to Know About Caring for Geriatric Patients With Cancer

    Cancer is largely a disease of an aged population. Estimates suggest that about 60% of all cancers are diagnosed in individuals aged 65 or older, and that number is expected to increase to 70% by 2030. Yet many nurses have little formal geriatric-specific training to care for this population’s unique needs.

    January 08, 2019
    ONS Members Share Education, Resources in Peru
    Oncology nursing community

    ONS Members Share Education, Resources in Peru

    “If you know other countries and their people, there will be no wars or hatred.” That was the motto I understood when I was younger and I remember participating in international oncology and nursing conferences, exchanging knowledge, resources, and education with other countries. Cancer connects us all, and that maxim has stuck with me and marked my interest in travelling and meeting new people.

    November 16, 2018
    Which RN is Competent in Chemotherapy Administration?
    Chemotherapy

    Which RN Is Competent in Chemotherapy Administration?

    Which RN is Competent in Chemotherapy Administration?

    1. One that took a chemotherapy course online 2 years ago and recently completed their annual education.
    2. One that witnessed a chemotherapy competent nurse administer chemotherapy orally and parenterally on five separate occasions
    3. One that took a chemotherapy course offered by her hospital and completed an administration checklist with a chemo competent nurse          
    4. One who works on a unit that cares for patients receiving chemotherapy
    November 01, 2018
    Brazil’s Inaugural Oncology Nursing Conference Reminiscent of ONS’s Own Beginnings
    Oncology nurse education

    Brazil’s Inaugural Oncology Nursing Conference Reminiscent of ONS’s Own Beginnings

    What comes to mind when someone mentions Brazil? Do you think soccer? The 2016 Rio Olympics? Carnival? The Amazon rainforest? Although all of those are true, even more impressive is what’s happening in oncology nursing throughout Brazil. In August 2018, a small group of dedicated Brazilian oncology nurses—many of whom are ONS members—hosted the Inaugural Oncology Nursing Brazil 2018 conference in Sao Paulo.

    October 12, 2018
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