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Nurse Navigation in Safety Net Hospital Resulted in Less Frequent Care Refusal for Patients with Breast Cancer
December 14, 2020
Article
A poster presented at the 2020 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium found a trend towards less frequent care refusal when a safety net hospital introduced nurse breast navigators.
Educational Tool Assists Patients, Caregivers of Cancer in Learning About Hospice
July 27, 2020
Article
Though the video did not have a statistically significant impact, those assigned to watch the video appeared to be more informed about hospice care and reported more favorable perceptions of hospice.
Video Conference Visits Effective in Reducing Stress, Anxiety in Caregivers for Patients with Cancer
May 15, 2020
Article
The COVID-19 Pandemic has increased the use of video conference technology, but this technology has a lasting impact for caregivers in reducing their anxiety when it comes to continuing visits with patients with cancer.
Diversity and Inclusion Should be Valued in Leadership Roles
November 25, 2019
Article
New perspectives, new faces of leadership, new leadership styles, all can create new opportunities with more voices being heard.
Using Education to Understand the Realities of Palliative Care
November 22, 2019
Article
In this month’s episode of the "CURE Talks Cancer Podcast: Nursing Edition," we had the chance to talk with Betty Ferrell, FAACN, FCPN, MA, PhD, director of the Division of Nursing Research and Education at City of Hope, and discuss the important differences between palliative care and end of life care.
Referring Patients to the Right Support Group
November 11, 2019
Video
Oncology nurses are the first line of defense when it comes to a patient's psychosocial needs, but they don't often have the time to directly attend to them. Which is where support groups can come in to help.
Chronic Pain and Policy Restrictions: Controversies Holding Back Effective Pain Management
November 03, 2019
Article
Patients with cancer are faced with chronic pain that nurses often cannot manage properly due to outdated restrictions and practices.
The Importance of Caregivers During the Stem Cell Transplant Process
November 02, 2019
Article
Any patient with cancer needs a caregiver through the treatment journey, but it's even more vital for patients with cancer undergoing the stem cell transplant process.
ONN's Top 5 Stories: October 2019
November 01, 2019
Article
Here are the top 5 Oncology Nursing News® stories for October 2019.
Stress Management for Nurses
October 21, 2019
Article
Stress management is vital for any profession, but for oncology nurses, stress management is crucial to not only helping themselves but also helping their patients.