December 2016
Staph Infection From Infected Chemo Port: When the Nurse Becomes the Patient
December 15, 2016
Article
Cover Story
A nurse relates her experience with breast cancer and the added stress of staph infection from a chemotherapy port.
The Power of Patient-Centered Care in Preventing Infections
December 15, 2016
Article
Cover Story
Venous access devices can come with major problems, such as catheter-related infections, thrombosis and loss of function.
Early Sepsis Recognition in Outpatient Settings: Challenges and Progress
December 14, 2016
Article
Cover Story
Nurses should be aware of how to identify sepsis in patients with cancer to facilitate early diagnosis and immediately treatment.
Just Bag It Campaign Promotes Safe Vincristine Administration
December 10, 2016
Article
Nurse's Notes
The NCCN's Just Bag It campaign looks to put an end to the inadvertent inthrathecal administration of vincristine.
Sustainability Strategies for Navigation
December 02, 2016
Article
Nurse Navigators
Nurse navigators should consider sustainability strategies to ensure that their progress remains.
Fast Facts for the Frontline: Wound Care
December 01, 2016
Article
Fast Facts for the Frontline
An oncology nurse's overview of wound care.
Rapid Response Teams and End-of-Life Care in Oncology
November 25, 2016
Article
Partner Perspectives
Rapid response teams (RRT) are used extensively in many hospitals, including major cancer centers; however, research shows that adverse outcomes are more common for patients who require RRT intervention than among the general hospital population.