Heather Jackson, PhD, FNP-BC, NEA-BC, FAANP

Heather Jackson, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, NEA-BC, FAA-NP, explains the utility of a holistic approach to oncology care.

Leaders in oncology nursing and advanced practice spotlight the essential role of advanced practice providers in oncology.

Getting to the root of patients’ issues can provide support for their cancer journey through accessible means, says Heather Jackson, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, NEA-BC, FAA-NP.

A tiered level preceptor recognition program offers a cost-effective organizational intervention designed to acknowledge and incentivize the contributions of advanced practice preceptors.

Difficult conversations in cancer pain management should include core values and principles, setting realistic expectations, and building the patient-client relationship from the very beginning.

Utilization of specialty nurse practitioner driven teams and use of individualized pain protocols for patients admitted with vaso-occlusive pain crisis improves quality of life for patients with sickle cell disease, and decreased hospital stay times.