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WEBComprehensive Patient Education and Symptom Awareness with GVHD. September 16th 2024. Panelists discuss how nurse practitioners educate patients about chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) and its long-term effects, exploring various educational resources and materials such as brochures, apps, …
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 ...
The Nurses' Role in a Clinical Trial: Everyone Is Involved
WEBAug 8, 2019 · The role of the research nurse includes determining consent and screening; eligibility criteria; treatment; grade and attributing toxicities; dose modification; concomitant medications; disease response; and deviation reporting. “The research team of nurses is a key piece to be aware of. There is some additional training that is required.
Oncology Case Management: Optimizing Care Pathways
WEBMar 26, 2018 · Oncology nurse case managers optimize quality and cost-effective care in both hospital and community settings. These highly skilled nurses possess specialized training and certification in case management and/or oncology. Case managers may work face-to-face or via telephone with patients. Nurse case …
Why Choose Oncology as a Career Path? - Oncology Nursing News
WEBJan 23, 2019 · The oncology field is a one-stop shop of career prospects, from bedside nursing to coordination of care, education, research, leadership, and so much more. The opportunities for nurses in oncology are endless. With all of the great medical advances, technologies and opportunities available to be an expert in the field, my all-time favorite ...
What Would You Do: Should Topical Anesthetics be Used to …
WEBNov 2, 2011 · Interventions to reduce the pain of port access should be considered, especially in patients who have a low pain threshold. Several types of anesthetics are available including topical, injectable, and nonpharmacological methods.
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.
Six Ways Nurses Can Advocate for Patients - Oncology Nursing …
WEBAug 30, 2018 · Six Ways Nurses Can Advocate for Patients. August 30, 2018. By Alene Nitzky, PhD, RN, OCN. Article. This is the first in a 3-part series about nurses as advocates within healthcare. Many nurses think of advocacy as the most important role we play in patient care. We need to remember that to best serve …
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.
Understanding “Total Pain” in the Context of Oncology Care
WEBApr 13, 2022 · From Saunders’ work with dying patients, the concept of total pain was formulated to include physical, psychological, social, emotional, and spiritual elements. Total pain is a concept that has been used in hospice since 1960 and is now widely utilized in palliative care patient models. 3. For example, Hospice of the Western Reserve utilizes ...
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