
Debi Fischer, MSW, BSN, BA, LCSW, RN
Debi Fischer is a nurse at the University of Miami surgical oncology step down unit. Prior to that she worked in orthopedics and neurology for many years. In addition to her nursing experience, she has earned a master’s degree in social work. Becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker was a lon-sought-after goal which she finally attained. She is a caregiver for her family and her dogs as well.
Articles
The New Normal: Cancer Apps
August 19, 2020
Article
Cancer care and the information around it has moved online.
Resources for Young Patients With Cancer
June 29, 2020
Article
Besides Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok to link them to the outside world, there are also cancer websites specifically geared for younger patients with cancer.
Helping Breast Cancer Survivors Deal With Body Image Issues
June 19, 2020
Article
Your patient had a mastectomy and chemotherapy and is recovering on the post-op surgical oncology unit. She has 1 or 2 JPs (Jackson Pratt’s) which are drained on a prn basis and a surgical bra. The physical part of her recovery is in progress, but what about body image issues?
The View from the Hall of the Oncology Unit
April 01, 2019
Article
All too often, I get off the elevator to work on the surgical oncology acute care unit and am witness to an increasingly familiar scene.
3 Things That Inspire Me at Work
February 15, 2019
Article
Being an oncology nurse is not always an easy job, but here are 3 things that keep me inspired.
YouTube Training for Nurses
January 29, 2019
Article
YouTube videos can help oncology nurses learn how to do clinical procedures and brush up on their skills.
Three Ways Nurses Can Ensure Patient Adherence to Treatment Regimens
January 11, 2019
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Here are some things nurses can do to prepare patients to adhere to their treatment regimens once they leave the hospital.
An Oncology Nurse's New Year's Resolutions
January 10, 2019
Article
This year, I’ve made 3 New Year’s resolutions that I know can help make me a better nurse.
Three Things Nurses Can Do to Improve the Patient Experience
January 08, 2019
Article
Listening to a patient carefully, anticipating their needs, and being flexible in your responses to their care schedule are 3 ways oncology nurses can help improve the patient's experience during a hospital stay.
Three Things I Wish I Was Told Starting My Nurse Career
December 21, 2018
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Three things I wish I had been told when I started my career as a nurse would have been to become computer literate, that great footwear is essential, and that communication is key.