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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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    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
    Balance Hope and Quality of Life for Phase I Clinical Trials
    Oncology clinical trials

    Balance Hope and Quality of Life for Phase I Clinical Trials

    Leita, a 42-year-old patient with locally advanced pancreatic cancer, was treated with 5-fluorouracil, irinotecan, and oxaliplatin followed by capecitabine and radiation therapy. After she completed initial treatment, a computed tomography scan conducted in preparation for a possible surgical resection revealed metastatic liver lesions. Leita’s surgery was cancelled, and she began second-line therapy with gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel.

    September 20, 2022
    Drug Clinical Trials Focus on Efficacy Over Quality of Life
    Oncology clinical trials

    Drug Clinical Trials Focus on Efficacy Over Quality of Life

    The clinical trials that lead to new drug approvals or expanded indications are quick to praise a therapy’s clinical benefits, such as longer survival or time to progression, but only about one in five of those trials find improvements in patients’ quality of life, researchers reported in JAMA Oncology.

    September 07, 2022
    Pediatric Patients With Cancer Are Vulnerable to Sleep Disturbance
    Patient quality of life

    Pediatric Patients With Cancer Are Vulnerable to Sleep Disturbance

    Sleep disturbance has a significant impact on quality of life, including mental and physical health and academic, cognitive, and social functioning. It is one of the most common symptoms reported by pediatric patients with cancer and is significantly related to neurocognitive function for survivors.

    June 13, 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
    Health and Equity Matter for Black Mothers, HHS Says
    Patient quality of life

    Health and Equity Matter for Black Mothers, HHS Says

    Amid its celebration of Black Maternal Health Week in April 2022, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) raised awareness of a sobering fact: Black maternal mortality and morbidity are a healthcare crisis throughout the United States.

    May 30, 2022
    Breast-Conserving Surgery Leads to Better QOL for Young Breast Cancer Survivors
    Breast cancer

    Breast-Conserving Surgery Leads to Better QOL for Young Breast Cancer Survivors

    Patients younger than 40 who elected to have breast-conserving surgery instead of mastectomy to remove breast cancer reported having better quality of life (QOL) more than five years after diagnosis, according to study findings reported in JAMA Surgery.

    April 13, 2022
    What the Evidence Says About Traditional Chinese Medicine Herbal Formula Xiao Yao San for Depression and Anxiety
    Complementary therapy

    What the Evidence Says About Traditional Chinese Medicine Herbal Formula Xiao Yao San for Depression and Anxiety

    An estimated 16% of patients with cancer experience depressive spectrum disorders in oncologic, hematologic, and palliative care settings, seriously affecting their quality of life. Although conventional antidepressants can be effective in many situations, they are associated with adverse effects, such as fatigue, drowsiness, sleep difficulties, nausea, weight gain, nervousness, dry mouth, blurred vision and sexual dysfunction.

    January 28, 2022
    Nursing Considerations for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivorship Care
    Survivorship

    Nursing Considerations for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivorship Care

    Adolescent and young adults (AYAs)—those diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 39—comprise about 5% of all annual cancer diagnoses. The population has unique challenges that must be considered as part of patient-centered survivorship care planning.

    December 13, 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

    As a clinical nurse specialist (CNS) with a cardiovascular background, I have seen the evidence-based benefits of exercise in a variety of settings. However, several years ago, when I was working as a CNS on an acute inpatient oncology unit, I noticed that exercise was not regularly included in care plans. As I learned from staff, this was done out of concern that patients needed to rest to save their energy. 

    November 19, 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
    Rare Cancer Advocacy Programs Help Patients Discover Resources and Make Connections
    Cancer research

    Rare Cancer Advocacy Programs Help Patients Discover Resources and Make Connections

    A cancer diagnosis can be difficult for any patient to receive, but a rare cancer diagnosis can put additional stress on a patient and their family. They may feel isolated and struggle to find accurate information on their diagnosis, which may be minimal because of limited funding and research. Rare cancer advocacy groups and programs offer critical patient support and empowerment, raise awareness, and initiate research for treatments.

    September 07, 2021
    Biden-Harris Administration Issues Actions to Prevent Surprise Billing
    Patient financial advocacy

    Biden-Harris Administration Issues Actions to Prevent Surprise Billing

    In July 2021, the Biden-Harris administration, through the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Treasury and the Office of Personnel Management, issued the Requirements Related to Surprise Billing interim final rule to restrict surprise billing. The rule applies to billing for patients in job-based and individual health plans who obtain emergency care, nonemergency care from out-of-network providers at in-network facilities, and air ambulance services from out-of-network providers.

    July 19, 2021
    HRSA Awards $99 Million to End the HIV Epidemic in the United States
    Patient advocacy

    HRSA Awards $99 Million to End the HIV Epidemic in the United States

    In March 2021, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative awarded $99 million to the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA’s) Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program. The funding will support efforts to link people who are either newly diagnosed with HIV or diagnosed but currently not in care to essential treatment and support services, helping them reach viral suppression and reduce HIV transmission.

    May 13, 2021
    Cancer Support Groups Help Patients Develop Critical Connections
    Patient Support

    Cancer Support Groups Help Patients Develop Critical Connections

    Many patients with cancer have supportive friends and family. However, loved ones might be uncomfortable discussing the difficult feelings that arise from a cancer diagnosis and may be afraid or unsure of what to say or do. In a support group, members are open to talking about these difficult topics and patients can feel reassured that they are in a safe space to process the array of thoughts and feelings that come with a cancer diagnosis. 

    February 02, 2021
    The Case of Concurrent Therapy Concerns
    Treatment side effects

    The Case of Concurrent Therapy Concerns

    Sharon is a 60-year-old woman with metastatic breast cancer that was originally diagnosed in 2005 and treated with a mastectomy, deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flap reconstruction, chemotherapy, post mastectomy radiation, and five years of tamoxifen. Three months ago, her breast cancer recurred, and staging scans demonstrated metastatic disease in the lungs, left axilla, liver, and left iliac bone. A biopsy of the left iliac bone was ER positive, PR negative, and HER2 negative. Sharon began treatment with radiation to the painful left hip and letrozole, with the plan to start palbociclib once radiation was completed. 

    December 18, 2020
    CMS Proposes Amendments to Telehealth, Preventive Care, and Staffing Concerns Amid COVID-19
    COVID-19

    CMS Proposes Amendments to Telehealth, Preventive Care, and Staffing Concerns Amid COVID-19

    During a global pandemic that requires social distancing, telehealth has suddenly become routine. Seeing an opportunity, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is breaking down barriers, enhancing patient-centered care, and bolstering the healthcare workforce with a series of regulations, with telehealth topping the list.

    October 28, 2020
    ONS Bridge

    Nurses Present Patient-Centered Research on Survivorship and Health Disparities

    Distress, uncertainty, and barriers to care are common experiences for patients with cancer and survivors. Yingzi Zhang, PhD, RN, of the School of Nursing at the University of Rochester in New York, and Jin Young Seo, PhD, WHNP-BC, RN, of Hunter College in New York, NY, reported on their research on quality of life and access to care in vulnerable patient populations.

    September 08, 2020
    What the Evidence Says for Use of Quigong in Patients With Cancer
    Symptom management

    What the Evidence Says About Qigong in Patients With Cancer

    Qigong is a mind-body practice that originated in China nearly five millennia ago. It integrates movement, meditation, and breath regulation to improve physical and emotional health. The actions are slow, gentle, flowing, repetitious, and weight-bearing and can be adapted or practiced while sitting, standing, or walking. Qigong styles and forms vary widely, depending on the school of thought and philosophy.

    July 20, 2020
    Secondary Cancers in Pediatric Survivors
    Survivorship

    Secondary Cancers in Pediatric Survivors

    A child’s cancer diagnosis can tear apart a family’s sense of security. After successfully navigating the cancer experience and all that comes with it, no one wants to face that again, and patients and families may fear an increased risk for secondary cancers. Oncology nurses can support pediatric cancer survivors and their families with resources for monitoring and reassurance about the possibility of facing secondary cancer.

    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
    Oncology Nurses Have a Special Power of Presence
    Oncology nurse-patient relationship

    Oncology Nurses Have a Special Power of Presence

    Like most nurses, my shifts as a new nurse functioned as consistently as clockwork. I would begin my afternoon shift by reviewing the assignment list. The previous shift’s nurses would handoff the patients, and I would head out to the unit to report to my assistive personnel and review the patients’ medication administration records. Every hour was dedicated to a different task, including my dinner break. That is, until a monumental moment jostled me from my systematic routine.

    June 19, 2020
    Psychosocial Support for Patients With Cancer During COVID-19
    COVID-19

    Psychosocial Support for Patients With Cancer During COVID-19

    When the COVID-19 novel coronavirus pandemic hit the United States, in a matter of days clinicians were scrambling to find novel ways to screen, triage, and provide telehealth interventions to protect patients with chronic conditions who are especially vulnerable to COVID-19. As nurses, we are accustomed to helping patients in crisis acclimate to a changing environment, process large amounts of information, and have their psychosocial needs met.

    March 17, 2020
    End-of-Life Care Helps Patients Pursue Purpose in the Presence of Pain
    End of life (EOL)

    End-of-Life Care Helps Patients Pursue Purpose in the Presence of Pain

    “It’s going be okay.”

    That common phrase is full of meaning, yet so vague. Often, it’s a patient’s response when they’re first diagnosed or are told that all of the treatments have failed and they only have a few months to live. Other times, a family member will voice the remark when holding a patient’s hand as they provide comforting hope or temporary relief from distress. Sometimes an oncology nurse shares the phrase in an attempt to calm the agony their patients face each day.

    March 13, 2020
    Cardio-Oncology Program Monitors Heart Toxicities Throughout Survivorship
    Symptom management

    Cardio-Oncology Program Monitors Heart Toxicities Throughout Survivorship

    Cancer is second only to heart disease as the leading cause of death in the United States. But heart conditions overlap with cancer in more ways than mortality. Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation, and the myriad medication combinations used in cancer can lead to various complications, including cardiotoxic side effects. Because of the prevalence of heart disease, many patients with cancer also present with pre-existing cardiac comorbidities.

    February 11, 2020
    Nurses Can Make a Difference, One Shaved Leg at a Time
    Patient quality of life

    Nurses Can Make a Difference, One Shaved Leg at a Time

    In nursing school and during my first clinical rotations, I was always uncomfortable with performing bed baths. To shut out my discomfort, I would focus on the task at hand, doing my best to ensure the patient’s privacy, keeping the water warm, and only exposing the one body area I was washing at the moment.

    January 14, 2020
    CAR T-Cell Therapy Offers Rapid QOL Improvements in Younger Patients
    Patient quality of life

    CAR T-Cell Therapy Offers Rapid QOL Improvements in Younger Patients

    Children and young adults with relapsed or refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia reported rapid improvements in quality of life (QOL) after treatment with tisagenlecleucel, a CAR T-cell therapy, according to the results of a study published in Lancet Oncology.

    January 01, 2020
    Digital Sherpas Enhance Nursing Care, Patient Quality of Life
    Patient Support

    Digital Sherpas Enhance Nursing Care, Patient Quality of Life

    Technology is great when you get it. But when you don’t, it can be a real burden, and an extra burden is the last thing a patient with cancer needs. Fortunately, at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, FL, we’ve found a program that not only helps our nurses and our patients with technology, but it also brings our older patient population together with the positive energy of younger members. 

    December 06, 2019
    The Vital Role of Oncology Nursing in Ambulatory Care
    Oncology nursing roles

    The Vital Role of Oncology Nursing in Ambulatory Care

    Thanks to significant scientific and technologic advancements in the past 15 years, the majority of cancer care—an estimated 80% or higher—is being delivered in the outpatient setting.For patients, ambulatory oncology care offers comfort, flexibility, and a sense of normalcy during their difficult cancer journey while maintaining the highest-level treatment and care for optimal outcomes. Oncology nurses are key to successful outpatient care, serving as caregivers, educators, advocates, and patient champions from diagnosis through treatment and into survivorship.

    November 05, 2019
    Evidence Shows Tai Chi May Be Useful for Insomnia
    Complementary therapy

    Evidence Shows Tai Chi May Be Useful for Insomnia

    Nearly 60% of people with cancer experience insomnia; it can persist for years if not appropriately managed. Furthermore, patients with cancer who have insomnia are at increased risk for infections, anxiety, and depression, which can negatively affect quality of life.

    August 22, 2019
    Tachycardia Tied to Higher Mortality in Patients With Cancer
    Symptom management

    Tachycardia Tied to Higher Mortality in Patients With Cancer

    Rates of all-cause mortality in patients with cancer increase in the presence of unexplained sinus tachycardia, the results of a new study show. Researchers presented the findings at the Advancing Cardiovascular Care of the Oncology Patient conference held January 2019 in Washington, DC.

    April 24, 2019
    ONS Congress

    Nurse-Devised Solutions Help Improve Patients’ Treatment Experience

    Two very different projects in which nurses developed creative solutions to common patient problems and helped to improve patients’ treatment experience were the focus of a session on Friday, April 12, 2019, at the ONS 44th Annual Congress in Anaheim, CA.

    April 12, 2019
    ONS Congress

    New Research Findings Will Help Improve Quality of Life for Cancer Survivors

    Thanks to new treatments and technologies, the number of U.S. cancer survivors has increased to 16.9 million as of January 2019. During a session on Friday, April 12, 2019, at the ONS 44th Annual Congress in Anaheim, CA, several healthcare professionals presented new research to support the ever-growing population of cancer survivors.

    April 12, 2019
    Geriatric Assessments Can Improve Shared Decision Making, Patient Satisfaction
    Shared decision making (SDM)

    Geriatric Assessments Can Improve Shared Decision Making, Patient Satisfaction

    As people age, their risk for cancer increases, and so too does the complexity of their cancer care. Older patients with cancer typically present with age-related conditions like comorbidities, functional problems, falling, and polypharmacy, which are not as widely discussed in the oncology space as they should be. Age-
    related concerns can influence outcomes for patients with cancer and their caregivers, including treatment toxicity, hospitalization, and even early mortality. 

    April 02, 2019
    Understand the Evidence for Exercise in Gynecologic Cancer-Related Fatigue
    Treatment side effects

    Understand the Evidence for Exercise in Gynecologic Cancer-Related Fatigue

    Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women and the seventh most common overall. Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) has an estimated prevalence of 50%–90% in all patients and has been reported to affect 17%–33% of women with gynecologic cancers for as long as three to eight years after diagnosis. Many national guidelines from organizations such as the American College of Sports Medicine, American Cancer Society, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, and ONS all recommend exercise to improve fatigue in patients with cancer. But no research has synthesized the evidence for exercise as an intervention for fatigue specifically in patients with gynecologic cancers. 

    March 12, 2019
    Psychological Distress Is Interdependent in Patients With Cancer and Their Caregivers
    Comorbidities

    Psychological Distress Is Interdependent in Patients With Cancer and Their Caregivers

    About 30% of all cancer survivors and their caregivers have reported psychological distress, which encompasses diagnoses of depression, anxiety, and overwhelming stress. For both survivors and caregivers, psychological distress can negatively impact different aspects of treatment, care, and well-being. In fact, patients with lower levels of psychological distress have been shown to recover quicker, exhibit fewer symptoms, and even have lower mortality rates after treatment. 

    February 12, 2019
    Survival Gains Make CAR T-Cell Therapy Cost-Effective for Pediatric Leukemia
    Immunotherapy

    Survival Gains Make CAR T-Cell Therapy Cost-Effective for Pediatric Leukemia

    When evaluated based on the cost per life-year gained, the chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell immunotherapy drug tisgenlecleucel is considered cost effective in pediatric B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, researchers reported in a new study. The findings were published in JAMA Pediatrics.

    February 06, 2019
    HHS Proposes Policy Changes for Medicare Advantage, Part D Drug Pricing
    Medical reimbursement

    HHS Proposes Policy Changes for Medicare Advantage, Part D Drug Pricing

    U.S. drug pricing systems are difficult for patients to understand, cumbersome to maneuver, and limited in access and affordability. In Medicare’s current structure, certain medications are designated as a protected class of drug, and Medicare Part D plans are obligated to cover them.

    February 05, 2019
    The Case of the Gender Gaffe
    Clinical practice

    The Case of the Gender Gaffe

    During the morning shift change, Charlie, an RN, receives a report on Ellis, age 52, who was admitted three days ago for severe abdominal pain and persistent diarrhea after cycle 3 of high-dose ipilumumab and nivolumab.

    When Charlie and the certified nursing assistant (CNA) enter Ellis’s room, the patient is sitting up in bed caressing hands with a woman of similar age. Ellis requests help getting into the shower, so Charlie says to the CNA, “Please, help him shower, and I will finish introductions.” 

    Ellis interrupts Charlie. “I am not a he!” 

    January 15, 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
    WHO Cautions About Inactivity Pandemic and Disease Risk
    Research

    WHO Cautions About Inactivity Pandemic and Disease Risk

    No improvement in worldwide exercise levels has been seen since 2001, and, in fact, inactivity has worsened, data in a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) indicated. The findings were published in Lancet Global Health.

    November 20, 2018
    Caring for Patients Through All Levels of Survivorship
    Survivorship

    Caring for Patients Through All Levels of Survivorship

    The medical terms for living with and beyond a cancer diagnosis identify patients as entering the survivorship phase of their cancer journey. However, as science continues to develop new treatments responsible for extending patients’ lives, new levels of survivorship are being determined.

    September 04, 2018
    Use the Evidence to Support Physical Activity During and After Cancer Treatment
    Nursing evidence-based practice

    Use the Evidence to Support Physical Activity During and After Cancer Treatment

    We’re familiar with the evidence: being active is better for all of us throughout our lives. In fact, regular physical activity is one of the most important things we can do for our health, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Physical activity can help to control our weight and reduce our risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers. 

    August 21, 2018
    Animal Therapy Has Benefits for Patients—and Healthcare Staff
    Patient quality of life

    Animal Therapy Has Benefits for Patients—and Healthcare Staff

    Animal-facilitated therapy (AFT) programs have been shown to promote a healing environment and reduce certain psychological symptoms for patients with a variety of diagnoses, including cancer. Its use was even recommended by the founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale, who wrote about the benefits of animals in patient care and recovery: “a pet is often an excellent companion for the sick, for long chronic cases especially.”

    June 12, 2018
    Regular Exercise May Improve Outcomes in Patients With Lung Cancer
    Research

    Regular Exercise May Improve Outcomes in Patients With Lung Cancer

    In addition to lowering cancer risk, regular exercise before lung cancer surgery may improve postoperative outcomes, especially in lung cancer, according to the results of a literature review published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

    May 02, 2018
    Expressive Writing Can Help Patients Understand and Process Their Cancer Diagnosis
    Patient Support

    Expressive Writing Can Help Patients Understand and Process Their Cancer Diagnosis

    Writing images from one’s memory and imagination can be a healing act. According to a recent study on expressive writing and patients with cancer, some individuals may benefit from participating in expressive writing as part of their supportive cancer treatment. The writing act can be a form of healing for patients struggling with their cancer diagnoses.  

    April 03, 2018
    President’s Cancer Panel Reports on Drug Costs and Value
    Health Policy

    President’s Cancer Panel Reports on Drug Costs and Value

    Although it’s one of the less visible commissions, the President’s Cancer Panel monitors the activities of the National Cancer Program and reports on the burden of cancer. The panel reviews a number of topics and keeps current with demographic information and the latest cancer incidence research. After reviewing and recommending based on existing data, the panel releases a formal report to the president. In its most recent report, the panel found serious issues with barriers to access for cancer survivors, and it addressed the costs of drugs and the value therein.

    April 03, 2018
    Supportive Care Programs for Patients With Cancer
    Patient Support

    Supportive Care Programs for Patients With Cancer

    Focusing on a patient’s quality of life is often a key component to their successful cancer journey. Treating their disease is crucial, but patients have to be recognized as individuals with unique and varying needs. Addressing their emotional, physical, spiritual, and psychosocial stressors can help provide holistic treatment that’s at the heart of successful oncology care.

    April 02, 2018
    Managing Weight Loss in Patients With Cancer
    Advanced Practice Nursing (APRN)

    Managing Weight Loss in Patients With Cancer

    Patients’ weight and nutrition status will often vary throughout the cancer care continuum. Weight loss might occur before the diagnosis, be one of the presenting cancer symptoms, be related to the tumor itself, or be secondary to side effects of their treatment (e.g., anorexia from chemotherapy or radiation). 

    March 27, 2018
    Integrate Evidence With Clinical Expertise and Patient Preferences and Values
    Nursing evidence-based practice

    Integrate Evidence With Clinical Expertise and Patient Preferences and Values

    Nursing is often referred to as both an art and a science. Evidence-based practitioners must combine understanding the science of health, illness, and disease with the art of adapting care to individual patients and situations, all while thinking critically to improve patient outcomes.

    March 22, 2018
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