Contributors
Genetic Testing and Inherited Increased Risk of Cancer
December 10, 2019
Article
People with genetic mutations are often confronted with an abundance of screening protocols that can be overwhelming.
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.
African American Women Aren't Receiving the Benefits of Breast Cancer Awareness
October 25, 2019
Article
Despite advanced technology and new treatment breakthroughs in cancer care, treatment disparity remains among African American women with breast cancer.
Incorporating Palliative Practices Into Critical Care
October 18, 2019
Article
The stigma around palliative care is that it is only associated with end of life, and in some minds, giving up. But that isn't the case, as palliative care is a vital part of any critical care.
Is There a Nursing Specialty Hierarchy?
October 15, 2019
Article
Among the various specialties of nursing, a sort of hierarchy has formed that may be putting competency with machines over nurse and patient interactions.
Why Workplace Assistance is Needed For Grieving Employees
October 08, 2019
Article
The grieving process doesn't stop when you think you're ready to go back to work, and it can be made worse when your coworkers are unsure how to console you. Which is why workplace assistance is essential for grieving employees.
Taking Oncology Nurses' Roles Into Consideration When Determining Hospital Rankings
September 25, 2019
Article
A recent ranking of "the best" hospitals in the country did not take a key aspect of cancer care into proper consideration, the oncology nurse.
Are You Ready for Retirement Before You're Ready?
September 16, 2019
Article
Retirement planning often never goes according to plan, but many oncology nurses are facing a retirement dilemma forced upon them by decisions from the higher levels of their respective health systems.
What's In a Name?
September 10, 2019
Article
To fight the issues of burnout within oncology nursing, nurses must allow others to step into their world and understand the issues they face.
Body Image and Self-Esteem in Patients With Cancer
September 06, 2019
Article
Treatment adverse events (AEs) can affect patients’ self-esteem, but oncology nurses can help.