October

The pandemic may elicit fear, but nurses’ dedication to their patients remains steadfast.

Oncology nurses are a rare breed. They not only stay abreast of the constantly changing world of oncology to ensure the best treatment for their patients, but also provide another level of care, showing love and support to patients with cancer and their families. Nurses change people’s lives, but for them, it’s just another day’s work.

Whether staring at a screen for hours or worrying about learning technologies, nurses face new challenges with videoconferencing.

Santure said working in oncology made her a better person. The nurse recently received CURE®’s 2020 Extraordinary Healer® Award.

When considering the importance of medication adherence, former US Surgeon General C. Everett Koop said it best: “Drugs don’t work in patients who don’t take them.” That was 35 years ago, and the issue remains a major area of concern for clinicians today.

We polled our audience about their comfort levels with end-of-life conversations.