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WEBInnovative Program Reduces Nurse Turnover and Fosters Development. By Heather Wood, RN, OCN. Marie Garcia, RN, OCN. September 12th 2024. The US Oncology Network (The Network) has developed one of the most comprehensive programs in the nation to support the professional development and retention of new oncology nurses.
Know Your Ports - Oncology Nursing News
WEBDec 21, 2017 · A port is typically placed on the right side of the patient’s chest and about 3 to 5 fingerbreadths below the clavicle. The insertion scar provides a useful landmark, because the port is usually located 0.5 to 1 inch below the surgical incision. Bringing a patient who has large amounts of breast tissue to a fully upright position, with the ...
Six Ways Nurses Can Advocate for Patients - Oncology Nursing …
WEBAug 30, 2018 · Six Ways Nurses Can Advocate for Patients. August 30, 2018. By Alene Nitzky, PhD, RN, OCN. Article. This is the first in a 3-part series about nurses as advocates within healthcare. Many nurses think of advocacy as the most important role we play in patient care. We need to remember that to best serve …
ONS Annual Congress Focuses on Increasing Nurse Comfort and …
WEBJun 24, 2022 · Creating a Safe Space Is The First Step in Initiating Sexual Health Conversations With Patients With Cancer . Although not every patient with cancer will experience a sexual health crisis during treatment, each will experience some form of sexual health change, according to Sage Bolte, PhD, LCSW, CST. 1 Therefore, it is important that oncology nurses establish that a patient can turn to them ...
Violence Against Nurses: A Major Issue in Healthcare
WEBAug 15, 2019 · Workplace violence for healthcare workers – including nurses – is on the rise. Here’s what nurses need to know about the hot-button topic. Workplace violence against nurses has significantly increased in the past decade or so, with some studies suggesting a 110% spike in the rate of violent injuries against healthcare workers in the last ...
The Nurses' Role in a Clinical Trial: Everyone Is Involved
WEBAug 8, 2019 · The role of the research nurse includes determining consent and screening; eligibility criteria; treatment; grade and attributing toxicities; dose modification; concomitant medications; disease response; and deviation reporting. “The research team of nurses is a key piece to be aware of. There is some additional training that is required.
Symptom Management: An Expanded Role for Nurses in …
WEBAug 29, 2013 · Helen Foley: Nurses need to gain a lot of technical expertise, whether it is cardiac monitoring on the oncology unit or managing complex patients who used to be monitored in the ICU. Much of the nurse’s role revolves around the whole area of symptom management and care coordination.
Defining and Quantifying the Oncology Nurse Navigator Role
WEBOct 7, 2021 · Oncology nurse navigators, sometimes referred to as “ONNs” are professional registered nurses with oncology specific clinical knowledge. These individuals assist patients alongside all steps of their cancer care journey, offering education and resources to help promoted informed decision making and access to quality health and psychosocial ...
Treating Elderly Patients: How Old Is Too Old? - Oncology Nursing …
WEBMar 18, 2015 · According to the Census Bureau, 5.7 million people in the United States are aged 80-84 and 5.5 million are aged 85 and older. People are now living longer than ever before. In fact, the Hallmark Cards Company sells 85,000 “Happy 100th Birthday!” cards each year. Treating older patients with cancer is an evolving challenge.
Staph Infection From Infected Chemo Port: When the Nurse …
WEBDec 15, 2016 · Staph Infection From Infected Chemo Port: When the Nurse Becomes the Patient. December 15, 2016. By Suzanne M. Kunze RN, CCM, MBA. Publication. Article. Oncology Nursing News December 2016. Volume 11. Issue 9. A nurse relates her experience with breast cancer and the added stress …
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