Expanding Roles for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses in Oncology
A review of how roles for advance practice registered nurses are expanding in cancer centers.
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CHG Wipes During Daily Blood Draw Decreased CLABSIs in Acute Care Unit
Pilot program sought to determine if chlorhexidine baths or wipes would reduce central line-associated bloodstream infections in patients hospitalized in acute care units.
100% Support: Confusing the Social Meaning (Good) With the Medical Meaning (Bad)
This patient case demonstrates the challenge of remotely communicating when a patient’s family confuses the medical meaning with the social meaning of the words used to explain the patient’s condition.
Survey Identifies Factors Associated With Burnout Among Palliative Care Nurses
This survey-based study evaluated factors correlated with burnout among palliative care nurses and whether they moderated the impact of demographic characteristics.
Program Assists With Escalations in Care Prior to Transfers of Critically Ill Patients With Cancer
A novel nurse role was developed to ensure escalating patient care needs are met and general oncology nurses are supported prior to patient transfers to higher levels of care.
Electronic Patient-Reported Outcomes Symptom Monitoring System Receives Mixed Reviews From Nurses
Investigators sought to determine the efficacy of using electronic PRO systems to monitor and manage symptoms in patients with advanced and metastatic cancer.
ONS Releases Guidelines for Managing, Preventing Constipation in Adult Patients With Cancer
These strategies follow an overarching recommendation for a stepwise approach that ranges from patient education to pharmaceutical intervention.
How Gratitude Can Help When Coping With a Cancer Diagnosis
Gratitude and its ability to improve coping skills in patients with cancer are explained, as well as exercises for practicing it.
Assessing for Financial Distress May Allow For Early Intervention of Treatment Noncompliance
Study reveals the impact of financial distress and its association with impairments identified through geriatric assessment.
Complicated End-of-Life Conversations Between Patients, Family Members, and Nurses
“It would be so much easier if he wasn’t able to make his own decisions.” This showstopper statement was made by the wife of a dying man. That morning Dan told our team he didn’t want to go back on the ventilator no matter what anyone said. “One time is enough. My cancer is going…
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