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Oncology Nursing

Heartbreak Hill

Ann J. Brady, RN, BSN May 24, 2012

The patient appeared to deny the inevitable course of his disease, and the nurse could only wait for him to reach his point of acceptance.

Using anticoagulants to manage venous thromboembolism in patients with cancer

Lisa A. Thompson, PharmD, BCOP; Miryoung Kim, PharmD May 09, 2012

Incidence of VTE is higher in oncology patients. Its signs and symptoms should be heeded with prompt therapeutic and mechanical interventions.

Bedside handoffs transform nursing shift changes into relationship-based care

Joyce Pagan May 08, 2012

Patient handoffs conducted at bedside support the principles of relationship-based care and benefits both nurses and patients.

Psychosocial distress screening program can improve outcomes in cancer patients

Traci Dantoni May 04, 2012

A screening program put together by a multidisciplinary team was effective at measuring and reducing distress among cancer patients.

MediPort nurse program increases patient satisfaction

Traci Dantoni May 04, 2012

Drawing blood and administering chemotherapy using a MediPort device eliminates the number of needle sticks and increases patient satisfaction.

Telehealth network can be used to certify nurses in chemotherapy biotherapy

Traci Dantoni May 04, 2012

Nurses living in rural areas can become certified using a telehealth network.

An electronic evidence-based documentation tool can help improve patient outcomes

Traci Dantoni May 04, 2012

Nurses can improve their documentation of care they provide by using an electronic tool.

YouTube channel effectively updates oncology nurses on latest research

Traci Dantoni May 04, 2012

Clinical update videos delivered via YouTube help nurses integrate research evidence into clinical practice.

Training clinical nurse specialists in social media and e-Learning widens reach of educational materials

Traci Dantoni May 04, 2012

A wider variety of cancer patients can be reached when oncology CNSs are trained in using social media and online learning strategies.

Integrative patient navigation programs increase treatment compliance

Traci Dantoni May 04, 2012

At one center, treatment compliance rates increased by 15% with the program.

Training programs can improve nurse communication with patients about care goals

Traci Dantoni May 04, 2012

A training program helped nurses discuss care goals and difficult topics more effectively.

A creative approach to teaching safe chemotherapy handling techniques delivers the message

Joyce Pagan May 03, 2012

An interactive educational event demonstrated the importance of safe-handling technique of chemotherapy drugs in an approach that bridged generational learning differences.

Specialized training for resiliency and coping mechanisms teaches essential skills for nursing

Joyce Pagan May 03, 2012

Compassion fatigue and burnout are prevalent among nurses, and resiliency training and learning coping strategies are essential parts of nursing knowledge.

Oncology nursing residency program helped retain new graduate nurses

Traci Dantoni May 03, 2012

Recruitment and retention of new graduate nurses at oncology units increased with a structured, comprehensive training program.

Distress: Assessing the effects of coping with cancer

Rosemarie A. Tucci, RN, MSN April 11, 2012

A cancer diagnosis can cause high levels of distress. Nurses should assess patients frequently and know how to intervene promptly.

Cumulative stress

Kerstin L. McSteen, BSN, MSN, ACHPN, CNS-BC March 23, 2012

Nurses should know these symptoms of cumulative stress, and learn these techniques for relieving it.

Impact of CYP3A4 pathway

Lisa A. Thompson, PharmD, BCOP February 23, 2012

How does the CYP3A4 pathway impact metabolism of the new oral targeted agents in oncology?

An exit strategy for opioid therapy

Lisa A. Thompson, PharmD, BCOP February 23, 2012

What exit strategy do you recommend for discontinuing opioid therapy?

Identifying barriers to cancer survivorship programs

Kennon McCollum, RN, MSN, APRN-BC February 22, 2012

Successful implementation of survivorship programs can be impeded by institutional policies, physician attitudes, and patient perceptions.

Beads of Courage: A linear  story of a child's bravery on the journey to recovery

Bette Weinstein Kaplan February 22, 2012

Tiny works of art are stringed together to tell a child's story of courage during the course of treatment for cancer or another serious illness.

Nurses report quality of  care is better with EHRs

February 16, 2012

Nurses working in hospitals with basic electronic health records report fewer problems with patient safety and quality-related outcomes.

Using ESAs in patients with cancer-related anemia

Sarah Wenger, PharmD; Lisa A. Thompson, PharmD, BCOP February 15, 2012

Although the risks of erythropoietin-stimulating agents can outweigh the benefits, select patients may benefit.

Meditation technique brings peace of mind to breast cancer survivors

Delicia Honen Yard January 16, 2012

Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) showed a trend toward improving psychological outcomes by reducing mood disturbance in women who had survived early-stage breast cancer.

CDC focuses on infection prevention

December 16, 2011

A new initiative launched by CDC is designed to reduce the risk of life-threatening infection in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Endometrial cancer risk increases with adult weight gain but not with yo-yo dieting

Delicia Honen Yard November 16, 2011

Postmenopausal women who have gained weight in adulthood are at greater risk of developing endometrial cancer than are women who maintain a stable weight, indicates a recent study.

Many men not prepared for ED after colorectal treatment

Delicia Honen Yard November 07, 2011

Unlike men with prostate cancer, those with colorectal cancer are not routinely offered information and treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED), charge the authors of a new study.

Online informed-consent resource enhances process

Delicia Honen Yard October 28, 2011

An Internet-based, multimedia informed-consent tool is on track to increase clinical-trial enrollment at the University of Pennsylvania.

New program guides nurses into survivorship care

Delicia Honen Yard October 21, 2011

A curriculum at City of Hope and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center will train nurses working with cancer patients who are transitioning from active treatment to survivorship care.

Seeing the forest for the trees

Robin Wachsman, RN, BSN, OCN, CCRN October 19, 2011

The search for the cause of a patient's fatigue and shortness of breath reminded a nurse to remember the little details in the big picture.

The burden of care decisions: Helping surrogates follow through with patients' wishes

Bette Weinstein Kaplan October 19, 2011

Surrogacy can be an overwhelming responsibility for a patients' friend or family member. Patients should carefully consider who they want to serve as a surrogate and include that person.