Linda Childers
Articles
Break Down Barriers to Cancer Care for Patients With HIV/AIDS
December 10, 2020
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Nurses can take several steps — from stigma reduction to treatment considerations — to improve the care of patients with cancer who have HIV or AIDS.
An Ounce of Prevention: Nurses Educate Patients, Reduce Disparities Through Community Outreach
June 15, 2020
Article
Oncology nurses play a crucial role in educating the public about cancer risk and prevention.
Medical Marijuana: Nurses's Knowledge Can Improve Patient Care
December 04, 2019
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Medical cannabis use is legal in more than half of the United States. Nurses who are well educated on the topic can improve patient care.
Oncology Nurses Help Bring Telemedicine to Rural Communities
August 31, 2019
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Getting a cancer diagnosis is a lifechanging experience for all patients, but for those who live in rural areas, receiving appropriate care and treatment can pose additional challenges.
A Dose of Sunshine: Nurses Who Volunteer at Oncology Camps for Kids Learn a Different Aspect of Care
August 02, 2019
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Camps for patients and their families bring happiness both to the campers who attend and the nurses who work there.
Oncology Fellowships Prepare Nurse Practitioners to Take On Multiple Roles
June 16, 2019
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Nurses can “hit the ground running” in their careers thanks to fellowship programs.
Nurses Find Research Opportunities in Radiation Therapy
April 03, 2019
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Nurses are already on the forefront of patient care, and they can lead research, too.
Paying It Forward: The Road to an Oncology Nursing Career
February 08, 2019
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Former patients find their calling as oncology nurses.
On the Cutting Edge: The Latest Procedures in Postmastectomy Reconstruction and Care
October 09, 2018
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Nurses share the latest procedures in postmastectomy reconstruction and how to support women in recovery.