Alice Goodman
Articles
Oncology Nurse Staffing Is Variable and Multifactorial
July 19, 2012
Article
Nurse staffing varies from institution to institution, depending on many factors, both internal and external. To gain a better understanding of nurse staffing, ratios of nurses to patients, and productivity, a survey was sent to ONS members.
Importance of Adequate Nutrition Emphasized
July 17, 2012
Article
Although the role of adequate nutrition in cancer patients is gaining recognition as being important, the area is often neglected as a key component of nursing care.
Considerations in Interpreting Diagnostic Test Results
July 11, 2012
Article
Diagnostic tests are common across the spectrum of cancer care, but results may not always be easily interpreted or applied clinically.
Interventional Radiology: A New Frontier in Cancer Care
July 10, 2012
Article
Nurses involved in cancer care should be up to date on the growing number of applications for interventional radiology in oncology, since some centers may call upon them to work within the quickly developing area.