August

The PRRT program at Rush University Medical Center requires a multidisciplinary approach, which is necessary to plan and implement a successful PRRT program. At the core of the team is the nursing staff, who are critical in preparing and administering the treatment. Patient education regarding postprocedure radiation safety is also key.

Research shows that not addressing the contributing factors of financial toxicity creates distress, anxiety, and depression and threatens a patient’s optimum health.

Find ways to bring up these topics in patient conversations, while mitigating feelings of shame.

The United States is home to people of many different backgrounds, making it important for oncology nurses to be culturally competent.

Camps for patients and their families bring happiness both to the campers who attend and the nurses who work there.