Apr 28, 2023
“The bell can have so much more meaning and significance than just the end of treatment. So, work with your patients to define what the significance of that bell can mean,” ONS member Monica Cfarku, RN, MSN, BMTCN®, CCM, NE-BC, associate vice president and chief of oncology nursing at Duke Cancer Institute in...
Apr 21, 2023
“When someone is faced with a cancer diagnosis, you want to really try to work to make that patient an active part of their care team. Understand that there are things out of their control, but there are also things that are within their control. You can teach them how to manage fatigue associated with anemia, or how...
Apr 14, 2023
Oncology nurses provide remarkable care every day, without even realizing the impact it has on their patients and families. Organizations like the DAISY Foundation provide a meaningful way for patients and nursing peers to recognize and thank the inspiring oncology nurses who’ve gone beyond their typical role. Erica...
Apr 7, 2023
“Certification increases nurses’ knowledge, ensures that they are up to date on cancer care, and helps them to be prepared to effectively manage symptoms associated with cancer and cancer treatments. They will acquire effective therapeutic communication skills while caring for people with cancer, their caregivers,...