Debi Boyle MSN, RN, AOCNS, FAAN
Articles
Incorporating Palliative Practices Into Critical Care
October 18, 2019
Article
The stigma around palliative care is that it is only associated with end of life, and in some minds, giving up. But that isn't the case, as palliative care is a vital part of any critical care.
Is There a Nursing Specialty Hierarchy?
October 15, 2019
Article
Among the various specialties of nursing, a sort of hierarchy has formed that may be putting competency with machines over nurse and patient interactions.
Why Workplace Assistance is Needed For Grieving Employees
October 08, 2019
Article
The grieving process doesn't stop when you think you're ready to go back to work, and it can be made worse when your coworkers are unsure how to console you. Which is why workplace assistance is essential for grieving employees.
The Compassion Connection in Cancer Care
October 01, 2019
Article
Providing compassion to your patients won’t just help their day-to-day care, it can also change their treatment journey for the better.
Taking Oncology Nurses' Roles Into Consideration When Determining Hospital Rankings
September 25, 2019
Article
A recent ranking of "the best" hospitals in the country did not take a key aspect of cancer care into proper consideration, the oncology nurse.
What's In a Name?
September 10, 2019
Article
To fight the issues of burnout within oncology nursing, nurses must allow others to step into their world and understand the issues they face.
When Patients Deal With Recurrence Anxiety, Oncology Nurses Can Help
August 30, 2019
Article
Oncology nurses must expect some degree of distress from their patients. Here’s how they can make a difference.
A Nurse's Prediction on the Future of Healthcare
August 27, 2019
Article
Technology continues to change the field of cancer care. Here are some other thoughts on what else might shift in coming years.
The Cancer-Culture Connection
August 06, 2019
Article
The United States is home to people of many different backgrounds, making it important for oncology nurses to be culturally competent.
Cancer Mortality: Does Where You Get Your Treatment Matter?
August 01, 2019
Article
People often ask nurses where the best hospital or doctor for cancer treatment is. How much does the answer to that question matter?