Despite advanced technology and new treatment breakthroughs in cancer care, treatment disparity remains among African American women with breast cancer.
Karen Harris, MSN, RN
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Karen Harris is a clinical nurse educator at Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center (RHLCCC), Northwestern Medicine in Chicago. Karen transitioned to nurse educator after many years of working as an infusion nurse. Her strong desire to teach led her to her current role, educating and mentoring new nurses entering the oncology field. Karen was instrumental in the development of the first preceptorship program at RHLCCC to develop high-level oncology nurses. Karen also chairs RHLCCC’s Best Practice committee, ensuring evidence-based practice across the cancer center.
Articles by Karen Harris, MSN, RN
Collaboration among nurses is paramount, and when they come together the best outcome is patient satisfaction.
The nursing shortage will be severe, ultimately increasing the number of burnout syndrome among nurses. Nurses will have to take an active role in their own lives to minimize burnout.
Taking a few minutes to protect yourself from exposure to hazardous drugs is better than your health being compromised.
Powerful antioxidants in dark chocolate may slow and prevent cell damage caused by free radicals.
My all-time favorite reason for being an oncology nurse is when patients return after receiving cancer care to say thank you!
A strong preceptor program specific to oncology is needed to help train nurses new to working in the field.
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