ONS Annual Congress

Ilene Galinsky, BSN, MSN, ANP-C, underscores effective symptom management strategies when prescribing venetoclax to patients with acute myeloid leukemia.

Gretchen McNally PhD, ANP-BC, AOCNP, discusses the potential impact advanced practice providers and nurses could have in the opioid pandemic if the correct educational opportunities were available.

Laura J. Zitella, MS, RN, ACNP-BC, AOCN, presents a case study of a patient receiving chemotherapy for osteosarcoma who begins experiencing shortness of breath.

Ilene Galinsky, BSN, MSN, ANP-C, discusses the evolution of targeted therapy in acute myeloid leukemia treatment, and how venetoclax plays into the treatment paradigm.

This year’s congress showcased strategies for communicating sensitive topics, patient experiences with immunotherapy treatments, updates in the utility of medical cannabis, and more.

Laura J. Zitella, MS, RN, ACNP-BC, AOCN, recounts key nursing considerations with targeted therapy for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and third-line diffuse large b-cell lymphoma options.

Aliènne Salleroli, MS, BSN, RN, OCN, underscores the importance of open dialogue surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion in oncology leadership.

Ilene Galinsky, BSN, MSN, ANP-C, senior leukemia protocol research nurse practitioner at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, underscores key prescribing considerations with venetoclax.

Nurse investigators characterized the onset and management of edema and effusion with loncastuximab tesirine in the pivotal LOTIS-2 trial.

Jamie Myers, PHD, RN, AOCNS, FAAN, discusses how getting involved in nurse-specific organizations helped advance her professional career.

Oncology nurses present their experiences treating patients with sotorasib in the phase 1/2 CodeBreaK 100 trial and optimal symptom management strategies to improve patient outcomes with the drug.

An hourly rounding column helped make integrated data points more visible and improve nurse responsiveness on an inpatient floor.

Stephanie Jackson, DNP, MSN, RN, AOCNS, BMTCN, discusses how collaboration between an oncology unit and discharge lounge can improve discharge times for patients who have undergone stem cell transplantation.

A medication extension set may be the preferred method for subcutaneous hyaluronidase injections compared with a traditional needle.

Michelle Mollica, PhD, MPH, RN, OCN, senior advisor in the NCI Office of Cancer Survivorship, discusses different long-term care considerations for nurses caring for patients with cancer.

Brianna Lutz, MSN, RN, OCN, discusses a red-and-green dot hourly column that shows which patients with cancer have been attended to in the past hour.

Patricia Jakel, RN, MN, AOCN, discusses burnout and compassion fatigue in acute oncology care.

Conversations surrounding fertility preservation may differ between young men and women with cancer, according to Donna Herrera Bell, MSN, APRN, FNP-C.

Kate Sandstrom, MSN, APRN-BC, AOCN, discusses the importance of including the radiation oncology team in a patient’s long-term care plan.

Unrelieved stress may contribute to cancer-related cognitive impairment and anxiety in patients undergoing chemotherapy.

In the age of cyberattacks, establishing and practicing a downtime procedure is crucial to safeguard patient care, according to Kelli-Ann Mancini, MSN, RN, OCN.

A nurse-led intervention demonstrated initial success in connecting patients to scalp cooling therapy and reducing the impact of alopecia.

Older men who have received androgen-deprivation therapy are an increased risk of heart issues, however, the root of the risk is still not well understood.

Cognitive therapies were found to be effective for helping cancer survivors with insomnia, but more research is needed for patients actively receiving treatment.

Oncology nurses may be able decrease peripheral access wait times for patients, however, a change in culture may be necessary to see full results.

Jessica MacIntyre, ARNP, NP-C, AOCNP, discusses empowering oncology nurse navigators to refer patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy to nutrition services.

Niraparib improved or maintained health-related quality of life, pain intensity, and pain interference in patients with advanced or metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.

Single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) genotyping could be used to predict radiation dermatitis in patients with breast cancer.

Increasing the number of intravenous port nurse champions across a health care system helps to keep oncology nurses with their patients and reduce care delays.

The death doula is a unique role that can help oncology care teams improve the quality of end-of-life care delivered to patients.