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    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
    March 10, 2023
    How I Practice Mindfulness as an Oncology Nurse
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    How I Practice Mindfulness as an Oncology Nurse
    March 03, 2023
    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
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    NIH Awards Nearly $5 Million for Research Grants to Advance Precision Medicine
    Research

    NIH Awards Nearly $5 Million for Research Grants to Advance Precision Medicine

    The National Institutes of Health, through its All of Us Research Program, announced in January 2023 research funding opportunities to expand the use of the program’s data to advance precision medicine. NIH allocated up to $4.75 million in fiscal year 2023 for the research grants.

    February 09, 2023
    NINR Promotes Nursing Research to Achieve Health Equity
    Research

    NINR Promotes Nursing Research to Achieve Health Equity

    To address and achieve equity in health care, in fall 2022 the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) began offering new funding opportunities for research studies aligned with the scientific framework outlined in the institute’s 2022–2026 strategic plan. The grants are available cyclically with three application periods per year.

    January 24, 2023
    Diverse Nursing Research Tackles Current Medical Challenges and Looks Toward Future
    Research

    Diverse Nursing Research Tackles Current Medical Challenges and Looks Toward Future

    The National Institute of Nursing Research, an National Institutes of Health agency, released its 2022–2026 strategic plan in summer 2022 to support its mission of leading “nursing research to solve pressing health challenges and inform practice and policy—optimizing health and advancing health equity into the future.”

    October 06, 2022
    Healthcare Organizations Advocate for Clinical Trial Diversity in Letter to Congress
    Clinical practice

    Healthcare Organizations Advocate for Clinical Trial Diversity in Letter to Congress

    Healthcare organizations advocated to improve diversity among clinical trials in a letter sent to U.S. Congress in May encouraging the government to take steps as the reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) approaches. The PDUFA allows the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to review and approve drugs, but the authorization is set to expire in September of 2022.

    June 28, 2022
    NCI Hosts Virtual Roundtable Discussion on Expanding Clinical Trial Accrual
    Oncology clinical trials

    NCI Hosts Virtual Roundtable Discussion on Expanding Clinical Trial Accrual

    Driven by the reignited Cancer Moonshot, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) hosted a virtual roundtable discussion on the possibilities and challenges of increasing clinical trial accrual in May 2022.  

    June 16, 2022
    NCI Proposes Budget for Fiscal Year 2023
    National Cancer Institute (NCI)

    NCI Proposes Budget for Fiscal Year 2023

    Driving “cancer research that spans the continuum from basic science to survivorship” and taking advantage of the “incredible opportunity to greatly reduce the impact of cancer on people’s lives and end cancer as we know it” takes an investment, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) acknowledged in its proposed budget for the 2023 fiscal year. However, fully funding “cutting-edge research, infrastructure, and training needed to harness these opportunities allows researchers better understand how to prevent and treat cancer.”

    September 29, 2021
    NCI Recognizes Three ONS Members as Champions and Changemakers
    National Cancer Institute (NCI)

    NCI Recognizes Three ONS Members as Champions and Changemakers

    Where there’s cancer, there are oncology nurses. It’s been that way even before 1971, when President Richard Nixon established and signed into law the National Cancer Act to fight the “war on cancer,” which had just become the second leading cause of death in the United States. Born from the act, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2021. As part of the celebration, it named three oncology nurses and ONS members on its champions and changemakers list—Betty Ferrell, PhD, FAAN, FPCN, CHPN, Deborah Watkins Bruner, RN, PhD, FAAN, and Christine Miaskowski, RN, PhD, FAAN—in recognition of their contributions to cancer prevention, early detection, and symptom science.

    August 03, 2021
    Nurse Research AIMS to Increase Screening for Malnutrition and Reduce Bowel Dysfunction
    Oncology nurse researcher

    Nurse Researcher AIMS to Increase Screening for Malnutrition and Reduce Bowel Dysfunction

    Research has identified an association between malnutrition and functional deficits in patients with cancer, regardless of age, and other studies confirm that malnutrition affects treatment tolerability, outcomes, and quality of life for patients with cancer. However, studies have also found that oncology clinicians do not consistently assess for malnutrition and functional deficits in clinical settings. 

    July 13, 2021
    NCI Uses Federal Funds to Increase Grant Paylines for Emerging Nurse Researchers
    National Cancer Institute (NCI)

    NCI Uses Federal Funds to Increase Grant Paylines for Emerging Nurse Researchers

    When the U.S. Congress passed the FY 2021 funding bill at the end of 2020, it recommitted its dedication to cancer research by increasing the National Institutes of Health’s National Cancer Institute’s (NCI’s) budget by $120 million.

    April 06, 2021
    NCI Gives a Midpoint Progress Update on the Cancer Moonshot
    Cancer research

    NCI Gives a Midpoint Progress Update on the Cancer Moonshot

    During his final State of the Union address in January 2016, former President Barack Obama appointed Joe Biden the lead on a new initiative: the National Cancer Moonshot. The goal was to find treatments, cures, and more understanding about cancer—a decade’s worth of progress in just five years. 

    February 08, 2021
    We Know Oncology Nurse Navigators Improve Patient Experience, But Measurement Is Difficult
    Nurse navigator

    We Know Oncology Nurse Navigators Improve Patient Experience, but Measurement Is Difficult

    In February 2019, my colleagues and I published a retrospective analysis of patient-reported satisfaction comparing those who had contact with an oncology nurse navigator (ONN) and those who did not. We analyzed surveys from patients with outpatient oncology infusion or radiation oncology visits in a 24-month period. First, we sorted the surveys into two groups—self-reported ONN contact (n = 315) and self-reported no contact with an ONN (n = 172)—and compared satisfaction.

    September 08, 2020
    NINR Asks Nurses for Meaning of Research
    Cancer research

    NINR Asks Nurses for Meaning of Research

    What does the future of nursing research mean to you? How can nurse scientist-led studies provide information you can use in your daily practice? What gaps do you see in evidence to support nursing care?

    August 11, 2020
    Nurses Are Central to Lung Cancer Screening Conversations
    Cancer screening

    Nurses Are Central to Lung Cancer Screening Conversations

    Participation in clinician and patient conversations about lung cancer screening—as well as the actual screening itself—is relatively low. According to one study, only 3.9% of screening-
    eligible patients had undergone lung cancer screening. Because the screening recommendations are newer, most patients are unaware that they exist, and research highlights that only 10%–12% of the patient population has had conversations with their clinicians about it.

    February 10, 2020
    Nurses Must Understand Health Disparities to Provide Effective Patient Education
    Patient Education

    Nurses Must Understand Health Disparities to Provide Effective Patient Education

    Issues pertaining to geography, socioeconomic status, or racial or ethnic background can prohibit patients from accessing the treatment and care they need to successfully navigate their cancer diagnosis. Connecting patients to healthcare professionals and tailored interventions that educate, motivate, and reduce barriers can be a tremendous boon for their care and ultimately their outcomes.

    January 06, 2020
    Nurses Need Resources, Data to Support Patients Transitioning to Survivorship
    Oncology nurse researcher

    Nurses Need Resources, Data to Support Patients Transitioning to Survivorship

    Since the National Academies of Medicine (formerly the Institute of Medicine) issued Cancer Patient to Cancer Survivor: Lost in Transition in 2005, the oncology field has made small strides to implement successful survivorship resources to support patients after their treatment. Because of the vast differences in patient populations, disease types, study locations, and institutional resources, best practices to support patients transitioning from treatment to survivorship care are often unclear. This poses an issue for providers, and patients hear mixed messaging or little information for follow-up care. With many patients receiving treatment in outpatient settings, ambulatory oncology nurses must understand how to provide support for patients during their transition.

    November 11, 2019
    Ruth McCorkle Leaves Legacy of Innovation, Advancement in Oncology Nursing
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    Ruth McCorkle Leaves Legacy of Innovation, Advancement in Oncology Nursing

    ONS member Ruth McCorkle, PhD, RN, FAPOS, FAAN, had a storied, trailblazing career in oncology nursing, leading the way to advance nursing research, patient-centered care, and educational excellence. McCorkle passed away on August 17, 2019, surrounded by her close family, leaving behind an indelible legacy to the oncology nursing profession.        

    August 20, 2019
    Telehealth Programs Improve Symptom Management at Home
    Clinical practice

    Telehealth Programs Improve Symptom Management at Home

    July 09, 2019
    Beta Data Browser Puts Precision Medicine Cohort at Researchers’ Fingertips
    Oncology nurse scientist

    Beta Data Browser Puts Precision Medicine Cohort at Researchers’ Fingertips

    The future of cancer care is here: precision medicine has led to many of today’s newest cancer treatments and has made incredible progress since former President Barak Obama first announced the U.S. Precision Medicine Initiative (PMI) in 2015.

    June 27, 2019
    Nurses Are Crucial to Developing Tools, Best Practices for Novel Therapies
    Oncology nurse researcher

    Nurses Are Crucial to Developing Tools, Best Practices for Novel Therapies

    Advanced practice RNs (APRNs), especially those with Doctorate of Nursing Practice degrees, in clinics across the country must not only focus on managing care for patients on novel therapies like immunotherapy but must also look at toxicities and adverse events from a population perspective. APRNs should look across all patients and disease types receiving the same novel treatments and recognize toxicity patterns to determine best practices for patient management. 

    June 04, 2019
    Cancer Moonshot Moves to Research Phase
    Cancer moonshot

    Cancer Moonshot Moves to Research Phase

    Still a popular program throughout the government, the Cancer Moonshot Initiative challenged the United States to meet goals to accelerate cancer research progress, encourage collaboration in finding treatments and cures, and to improve data sharing to make a decade’s progress in half the time. Through NIH’s Moonshot Blue Ribbon Panel and the 2016 passage of the 21st Century Cures Act—allocating $1.8 billion over seven years for Moonshot—the initiative is moving out of planning and into the research phase.

    February 05, 2019
    NIH Seeks Research Proposals Through HEAL Initiative Funding
    Oncology nurse researcher

    NIH Seeks Research Proposals Through HEAL Initiative Funding

    Recognizing the national opioid epidemic in the United States, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has allocated a new funding stream for new research to address public health issues like prescription drug abuse and overdose. Through the Helping to End Addiction Long-Term (HEAL) Initiative, the NIH is offering 30 funding opportunities for researchers, awarding $850 million in support.

    February 04, 2019
    Oncology Nurses Are Vital to Tobacco Control and Smoking Cessation Efforts Worldwide
    Oncology nurse researcher

    Oncology Nurses Are Vital to Tobacco Control and Smoking Cessation Efforts Worldwide

     The World Health Organization indicated that tobacco use is the most preventable cause of cancer worldwide. Globally, more than 7 million people die each year from causes associated with tobacco use and tobacco-related diseases. Despite recent trends that show falling rates for U.S.-based smokers, much work still must be done. Oncology nurses around the world can make a difference by engaging in prevention and treatment tactics, working with policymakers, and educating their communities and patients about tobacco control. 

    January 02, 2019
    Research Shows That Telephone Triage Is a Vital Part of Patient Experience
    Research

    Research Shows That Telephone Triage Is a Vital Part of Patient Experience

    The field of telehealth encompasses many efforts in oncology practice and research. When focusing specifically on telephone triage, we examine patient-initiated requests, such as speaking directly with their nurses on the phone, reporting side effects, or seeking answers to questions about plan of care and treatment. This provides oncology nurses with an opportunity for assessment and intervention. Although many current research efforts focus on proactive phone calls nurses make to their patients, it is also important to understand the impact of incoming calls on patient care and workflow.

    November 15, 2018
    Deborah Watkins Bruner
    Research

    Emory University Appoints Oncology Nurse as Senior Vice President of Research

    Building on a long career as a pioneer in oncology nursing research and cancer clinical trials, ONS member Deborah Watkins Bruner, RN, PhD, FAAN, has been named the senior vice president of research at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, a newly created position that serves on the Emory president’s leadership team. Effective October 1, 2018, Bruner’s leadership, expertise, and research experience will guide Emory’s interprofessional research efforts and promote education and training for future researchers, including nurse scientists.

    September 24, 2018
    What the Research Says About Supporting Cancer Survivors in Non-Oncology Settings
    Oncology nurse researcher

    What the Research Says About Supporting Cancer Survivors in Non-Oncology Settings

    In 2016, the American Cancer Society (ACS) reported that the number of currently living cancer survivors is estimated at 15.5 million Americans. For 2018, ACS is projecting another 1.7 million new cases of cancer diagnoses. On one hand, the growing number of survivors indicates that early diagnosis, new technologies, targeted interventions, treatment options, and access to care are making a huge difference for patients. 

    September 06, 2018
    Longstanding NINR Director Retires After Two Decades of Developing Nursing Science
    Research

    Longstanding NINR Director Retires After Two Decades of Developing Nursing Science

    Patricia Grady, RN, PhD, FAAN, has defined a generation of nurse science and patient-centered research, serving as the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) director for more than 23 years. Under her charge, NINR has grown into one of the foremost federal agencies supporting the scope of the nursing research community, driving groundbreaking initiatives and furthering clinical practice.

    August 31, 2018
    NINR Study Identifies Genes for Fatigue in Cancer Treatment
    Genetics & genomics

    NINR Study Identifies Genes for Fatigue in Cancer Treatment

    Radiation therapy can be an incredibly draining form of treatment for patients with cancer. Side effects such as fatigue can be debilitating for many before, during, and after treatment. Because symptom management is a crucial component to cancer care and central role of oncology nursing, ensuring that patients are able to mitigate their symptoms and side effects can help improve their quality of life. Recently, a team at the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) identified certain genes associated with fatigue in men being treated for prostate cancer.

    August 29, 2018
    Remembering ONS Member Meneses’ Contributions to Oncology Nursing
    ONS News

    Meneses Left Legacy of Contributions to Cancer Survivorship and Quality of Life

    Long-time ONS member and oncology nurse scientist Karen Meneses, PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor and Associate Dean for Research at the School of Nursing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) passed away unexpectedly on August 1, 2018.

    August 06, 2018
    Consider a Role in Clinical Trials Research as an Evolution of Your Nursing Career
    Oncology clinical trials

    Consider a Role in Clinical Trials Research as an Evolution of Your Nursing Career

    Nurses can do it all. After all, the often-unsung heroes of health care use their unique skills to positively impact patients and their families in more ways than most people can ever imagine. Unfortunately, role confusion and a lack of awareness of a vital specialty have led to a dire need of nurses in clinical trials.

    July 13, 2018
    ONS Congress

    Nurses Are Advancing Research in Data-Powered Science

    Nurses can foster data-powered health through getting involved in research and ensuring that data collection is in patients’ best interest and accessible to all. Patricia Brennan, PhD, RN, director of the National Library of Medicine, and Suzanne Bakken, PhD, RN, FAAN, a professor at Columbia University, discussed how data can empower health and what nurses can do to advance research during a session at the 43rd Annual Congress in Washington, DC.

    May 18, 2018
    ONS Scholar-in-Residence Will Drive Nursing Research, Highlight Scientists
    ONS News

    ONS Scholar-in-Residence Will Drive Nursing Research, Highlight Scientists

    Whether being called on to inform the National Cancer Moonshot Initiative, develop novel resources for patients with prostate cancer, or create programs for smoking cessation, nurse scientists are continually advancing patient-centered oncology care. Nurse researcher contributions have led to improved patient outcomes, better symptom management interventions, and overall quality of care. As part of its commitment to future nursing research, ONS created a new scholar-in-residence position to drive and inform the Society’s research agenda and highlight the integral work of ONS member nurse scientists who are moving the needle for patients with cancer.

    April 11, 2018
    Nursing Interventions Help Reduce Chemotherapy Symptom Burden
    Symptom management

    Motivational Interviewing Nursing Interventions Help Reduce Chemotherapy Symptom Burden

    Nursing interventions such as coaching, telephone follow-up, and home care have been reported with inconsistent results. In their article in the January 2018 issue of the Oncology Nursing Forum, Coolbrandt et al. discussed the evaluation of a nursing intervention focused on patient education and self-management to reduce symptom distress in outpatients with cancer.

    February 12, 2018
    nurses quitting smoking
    Oncology nurse scientist

    Oncology Nurses Champion Tobacco Cessation Programs

    Twenty-five years ago, you could be flying at 39,000 feet and still be inhaling cigarette smoke. Smoking’s pervasiveness in U.S. culture was far and wide, and it wasn’t until cancer research findings—coupled with public policy and healthcare education—that the dangers of smoking caught on with the general public. Since then, smoking rates have declined.

    September 29, 2017
    capitol building
    Affordable Care Act (ACA)

    Governors Push Senators for 2018 ACA Funding; NCI Requests Input on Bioethics in Cancer Research; Congress Braces for Full September Agenda

    Summer 2017 saw several attempts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), none of which were successful. Now that the dust has started to settle—and Congress is slowly moving on to other issues—many are still dealing with the uncertainty left in the wake of the nation’s healthcare debate. This includes many concerned governors who are lobbying for funds to address their states’ current needs.

    September 11, 2017
    NCI Is Training the Future Cancer Research Workforce
    National Cancer Institute (NCI)

    How NCI Is Training the Future Cancer Research Workforce

    To ensure that future cancer research is of the highest quality, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) is committed to developing the best scientific minds. NCI training and funding opportunities cover a broad spectrum of disciplines for individuals at various stages in their careers, ranging from high school and graduate students to scientists, clinicians, and healthcare professionals. 

    June 23, 2017
    Cancer Clinical Trials
    Oncology clinical trials

    How One Institution Improved Accrual to Cancer Clinical Trials

    One of the key factors to a cancer clinical trial’s success is the ability to enroll an adequate number of patients in an appropriate timeframe. Identifying barriers to slow accrual and ways to address them can help researchers and nurse scientists make big steps in the fight against cancer in the era of the National Cancer Moonshot Initiative.

    May 17, 2017
    ONS Congress

    Navigating Medical Marijuana Laws and Use in Treatment

    Medical marijuana laws still vary across the United States, and barriers persist for patients and providers, including fear of addiction and side effects as well as safety, financial, and legal concerns. Carey Clark, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, of the University of Maine at Augusta, Jacquelyn Bainbridge, PharmD, FCCP, from the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Lisa Kennedy Sheldon, PhD, APRN-BC, AOCNP®, FAAN, chief clinical officer at the Oncology Nursing Society, discussed the latest in medical marijuana laws and usage during a session at the 42nd Annual Congress in Denver, CO.

    May 07, 2017
    Oncology nurse researcher

    NINR Sets Strategic Plan for Nursing Research

    On September 15, 2016, the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) released its new strategic plan, “Advancing Science, Improving Lives: A Vision for Nursing Science,” citing forward-thinking research.
    October 06, 2016
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