Caution Regarding Use of Buretrols to Administer Chemotherapy
Are buretrols vented, therefore causing aerosolization of hazardous drug?
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Sharing Personal Contact Information With Patients
Some of my oncology nurse colleagues give patients their personal cell phone numbers. Sometimes I feel like I’m the odd one for not giving my number when patients ask if they can text me. Am I behind the times?
NIH Establishes Educational Program on Genomics, Genetics for Oncology Nurses
NIH sought to bridge the gap in oncology nurse training in genomics and genetics to improve patient education and assessment of related risk factors.
Less Diversity in PROM Systems Could Improve Assessing Their Practicality for Cancer Patients, Clinicians
Researchers report that diversity in PROM systems leads to inconsistent results across a selection of 41 such systems, despite being able to identify their common features.
An Evaluation of the Impact of Oncology Nurse-Led Primary Palliative Care on Nurse Providers
The roles and workloads of oncology infusion room nurses may be substantially altered by their participation in the CONNECT intervention.
American Cancer Society Report Identifies Priorities for Survivorship Care
The American Cancer Society constructed a report designed to identify the changing demographics and needs of cancer survivors in the United States. In this article, we report on its findings.
Mentoring 101: The Importance of Supporting New Nurses
Nurses need to rethink their attitude toward those who are new to the profession, lead with compassion, and share their knowledge gained through experience.
Most Nurses Unsatisfied With Hospitals’ End-of-Life Care
The nurse practice environment was the best predictor of poor-quality end-of-life care, according to reseachers.
The Role for Wounded Healers in Oncology Nursing
A reflection on how clinicians’ own illness humanizes them as healers.
Nurses and Technology: Professional Use of Internet-Based Searches in Health Care
How much of what’s online is off limits? A review of ethics, principles, and guidelines for nurse and social worker behaviors regarding online searches.
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