As more and more patients go from being actively treated or monitored into a survivor stage where they experience a great deal of new challenges, oncology nurses are instrumental in identifying these issues and making the appropriate referrals.
A simple smart form embedded in the patient’s electronic health record (EHR) provides a better picture of how patients are coping with their disease and whether the care provided is effective in keeping patients on track with their oral chemotherapy.
Employee assistance programs and accompanying tools for oncology nurses lead to not only increased job satisfaction and a healthier, happier staff, but an improved overall experience for patients.
A review of the role of nurse navigators as patients enter the healthcare system, throughout their cancer journey, and as they prepare to transition away from acute cancer care.
An oncology nurse at Fox Chase Cancer Center develops a best practice for easing patient discomfort during intravesical therapy for bladder cancer.
