Ellen Tichich, MFA, MSN, RN-BC
Articles
The Future of CAR T-Cell Therapy: Will Off-the-Shelf Options Soon Enter the Playing Field?
June 15, 2022
Article
Approval of off-the-shelf CAR T-Cell therapy options would provide greater accessibility and benefit to patients, say experts.
Collaboration, Determination Improves Cancer Screenings in Rural Areas
December 28, 2021
Article
Longer travel times and fewer available resources can make rural cancer care particularly challenging, but oncology nurses may play a crucial role in promoting screenings in these areas.
Should COVID-19 Vaccinations Be Required for Health Care Professionals?
October 11, 2021
Article
“Although information and persuasion worked for many and incentives worked for a few, we still have a huge number of Americans unvaccinated" - Arthur Caplan, PhD, Drs William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor of Bioethics, NYU Grossman School of Medicine.
Adolescent and Young Adult Patients Face Unique Needs, Challenges
February 10, 2021
Article
Nurses can create an open dialogue for AYA patients to discuss cancer-related issues.
Improving Compassion Satisfaction Amid a Nursing Shortage
December 03, 2019
Article
A nationwide nursing shortage is not only reducing the amount of time oncology nurses have to spend with their patients, but also increasing the risk for burnout and compassion fatigue.
Sticker Shock: How the OCM Hopes to Tackle Financial Toxicity
May 25, 2017
Article
The Oncology Care Model (OCM) aims to reduce the cost of care and nurses can have an impact on patient outcomes while adapting to changes in practice resulting from the model.
Delivering Quality: What Nurses Can Learn From the Oncology Care Model
May 25, 2017
Article
Nearly 200 practices across the United States are piloting an ambitious new mmodel that focuses squarely on delivering high-quality, lower-cost, patient-centered care.