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WEBRecognition of the Advanced Practice Preceptor Role in Oncology. Embracing Vicarious Resilience in Oncology Nursing: A Light in the Dark. Nurses Are “Critical Link” in Providing Patients With Education and Empathy. Knowledge of Risk Factors, Treatment Options Are Key to Managing Bladder Cancer.
Understanding Why Black Women Have Denser Breasts May Help …
WEBApr 21, 2015 · Since the fibroglandular tissue appears as white on the mammogram, it makes it difficult to visually detect breast cancers. Research has shown that women who have the highest breast density have a 4 to 6 times greater risk for breast cancer compared with women with lower breast density. Although …
Know Your Ports - Oncology Nursing News
WEBDec 21, 2017 · A port is typically placed on the right side of the patient’s chest and about 3 to 5 fingerbreadths below the clavicle. The insertion scar provides a useful landmark, because the port is usually located 0.5 to 1 inch below the surgical incision. Bringing a patient who has large amounts of breast tissue to a fully upright position, with the ...
Nurses Must Adapt to Meet the Needs of a Diverse Patient …
WEBApr 7, 2019 · Culture is the learned, shared, and transmitted knowledge of a particular group’s values, beliefs, and lifeways that is transmitted intergenerationally and influences thinking, decisions, and actions.2 Sound knowledge of diverse cultures helps strengthen the nurse—patient relationship. Nurses must understand cultural practices in order to ...
More Than a Break Room: A Quiet Place to Recharge and Renew
WEBApr 11, 2016 · Jillianne Shriver, BSN, RN. It started with one oncology nurse’s inspiration—and a closet. That simple idea has grown into a “renewal room” on every clinical floor of the newly built inpatient tower at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) at Midwestern Regional Medical Center, a place where nurses can retreat to relax, take a mindful pause, and find a few minutes for themselves.
20 Inspirational Quotes for Cancer Survivors, Fighters, and Caregivers
WEBAug 25, 2015 · 1. You beat cancer by how you live, why you live, and in the manner in which you live. — Stuart Scott. Live your life by your own terms, not cancer's. 2. Remember how far you've come, not just how far you have to go. You may not be where you want to be, but neither are you where you used to be. It can be …
Nurses Have Key Role in Managing Side Effects of Maintenance …
WEBJun 27, 2013 · Fatigue is a common side effect of MT for patients with lung cancer, whether they’re taking a cytotoxic drug such as gemcitabine or a targeted therapy such as erlotinib, said Susan J. Keen, RN, OCN, a thoracic nurse navigator at Thomas Johns Cancer Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. And bevacizumab …
What Are Professional Boundaries and Why Do They Matter?
WEBOct 4, 2017 · The National Council of State Boards of Nursing defines a boundary crossing as a “brief excursion across professional lines of behavior.”. Your action may be unplanned and honestly intended to meet a patient’s or a caregiver’s need. Consider the following: It seems like a harmless, kind gesture. But questions to ask yourself are: 1.
Defining and Quantifying the Oncology Nurse Navigator Role
WEBOct 7, 2021 · Oncology nurse navigators, sometimes referred to as “ONNs” are professional registered nurses with oncology specific clinical knowledge. These individuals assist patients alongside all steps of their cancer care journey, offering education and resources to help promoted informed decision making and access to quality health and psychosocial ...
The Role of Advanced Practice Nursing in Palliative Care
WEBMar 27, 2014 · Advanced practice nurses are key members of palliative care teams, and the specialized training offered in this program will only increase APRN contribution to high-quality care to patients in this important setting.”. As our population ages and our healthcare system changes, nurses can serve in many roles to fill gaps and provide excellent care.