April 2018

This letter from the Chairman and CEO of Oncology Nursing News® gives an overview of the contents of the April 2018 print issue of the magazine.

Alene Nitzky PhD, RN, OCN, incorporates creativity, authenticity, resourcefulness, and empathy into her career as a wellness consultant to survivors.

Navigating the gray area between excellent professional care and inappropriate behavior can be difficult.

One versatile nurse used creative ways to ensure that displaced patients received their treatments on time.

The call bell light in room 12-204 was the first to go off at the crack of dawn, breaking the serene silence of the floor. “I need to shower so I can see the race!” the patient exclaimed.

There is not yet enough research to support a medical stance on fasting during cancer treatment despite growing patient interest in the practice.

Colleen O’Leary, MSN, RN, AOCNS, teaches nurses how to employ compassion and professionalism to improve quality of life for survivors with complex challenges.