2010 Archives

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September

Up FrontTelephone Triage
One Nurse's PerspectiveWhat Resources Do You Use for Telephone Nursing Triage?
Editor's NoteWhen Oncology Nurses Are Just a Call Away
Five-Minute In-ServiceStrategies for Breaking Bad News to Patients With Cancer
Just InGefitinib May Improve Progression-Free Survival From Lung Cancer
Single Dose of Radiation Effective for Breast Cancer
CTCs May Help Diagnose Early-Stage Prostate Cancer
Monoclonal Antibody Improves Survival in Melanoma
New Treatments, New HopeACSM Releases New Guidelines for Physical Activity for Patients With Cancer
Straight TalkNursing’s Role in the Management of Healthcare-Associated Infections
Capitol ConnectionHealthcare Reform Implementation Moves Forward
Caregiver CareProtect Your Bone Health and Prevent Osteoporosis
Question MarkWhat Are Some Additional Resources on Telephone Triage?
Working for YouMedal Ribbon Memories Help ONS Look to the Future
Staying on TopRevive Your Nursing Career
ONS NewsConnect to ONS Members Through the ONS Membership Directory
Patient Website Addresses All Aspects of Cancer Journey
Evidence-Based Practice, Innovation, and Networking for Advanced Practice Nurses
Interested in Reviewing Abstracts or Mentoring Others in Submitting Abstracts?
Get Up to 12 CNE Credits at the 2010 Institutes of Learning
Oncology NewsACS Offers Doctoral Scholarships in Cancer Nursing
Oncology Nurses Hold Seventh Annual Post-ONS Congress in the Netherlands
RE:ConnectAn Open Letter to Nursing Students

August

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Up FrontCancer Care Behind Bars
One Nurse's PerspectiveHow Do You Ensure That Prisoners With Cancer Receive Hospice Care?
You Tell UsHow Do You Handle Inmates in Your Cancer Center?
Editor's NoteNurses Face Special Healthcare Challenges When Caring for Prisoners
Five-Minute In-ServiceComplementary and Alternative Medicine Use in Cancer Survivors
Just InMaintenance Rituximab Cuts Risk of Lymphoma Recurrence
New Strategy Screens for Ovarian Cancer
Older Women With Early-Stage Breast Cancer May Skip Radiation Therapy
Yoga Improves Fatigue and Quality of Life
New Treatments, New HopeALK Inhibitor Has High Response in Patients With NSCLC
Nursing SafetyClosed-System Devices: When Seatbelts Are Not Enough
Capitol ConnectionONS Works With Coalitions to Seek Increased Funding
Caregiver CareProtect Yourself From Heart Disease
Question MarkWhat Are the Unique Needs of Prisoners With Cancer?
Working for YouONS Provides Value for Members in Today’s Economy
Staying on TopBe Prepared at Your Next Job Interview
Oncology NewsPfizer Voluntarily Withdraws Gemtuzumab From U.S. Market
RE:ConnectSurvivor Terminology Gets Under My Skin
Hospice Day 6: Respite Care
Hospice Day 7: Humor Helps Us Cope
Recognizing a Real Survivor
“Notes on Nursing” Finally Noted
Ringing the bell
Cancer Doesn’t Care About Your Income Bracket
Hospice Day 8: A Musical Trance
When do you stop thinking about the cancer?
Professional Education Opportunity Focuses on Oncology Family Caregivers
The Arimidex Price Trap
What do you do when….

July

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Up FrontCancer Vaccines
One Nurse's PerspectiveWhat Barriers Do You See to HPV Vaccination?
You Tell UsHow Do You Respond to Questions About the Side Effects of Gardasil®?
Editor's NoteOncology Nurses Keep the Flame of Hope Alive for Survivors
Five-Minute In-ServiceDiagnose, Assess, and Manage Infusion Reactions
Just InTest Predicts Breast Cancer Resistance
Researchers Find Clues to How Tumors Develop
Sound Waves Offer Alternative Treatment for Prostate Cancer
New Treatments, New HopeIdentification of Proteins May Lead to Urinary Test for Kidney Cancer
Straight TalkMedication Reuse: A Safer, Better System Is Needed
Web ConnectLearn More About Cancer Vaccines
Capitol ConnectionONS Leaders Advocate for Nurses and Patients
Caregiver CareVaccinations for Healthcare Workers: What Do You Really Need?
Question MarkWhat Is the Latest Information Available to Oncology Nurses About Cancer Vaccines?
Working for YouKeep the Connection Through ONS Social Media
Staying on TopCertification Helps Validate Your Knowledge in Oncology
ONS NewsONS Connect Wants to Know What You Think!
ONS University: An Exciting New Way to Participate in ONS Courses
Readers Respond to “What Happened to My Free Mug?”
Oncology NewsMASCC/ESMO Release New Antiemetic Guidelines
ONS Endorses New Geropsychiatric Nursing Collaborative Resources
RE:ConnectCongratulations, You Failed!
Fertility
Nurses + Brainstorming = Good
Cancer and the Brain
Book Review: “Anticancer: A New Way of Life”
More Studies Support Exercise During and After Cancer
The Lady with the Lamp
Lance Armstrong Brings Hope and Inspiration to Many
Oncology Care Unit Named Best Nursing Team

June

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Up FrontNursing as a Second Career
One Nurse's PerspectiveWhy Did You Leave Your First Career to Become an Oncology Nurse?
You Tell UsWhat Drew You to Nursing as a Second Career?
Editor's NoteNursing Is a Good Choice for a Second Career
Five-Minute In-ServiceManage Diarrhea and Skin Effects From Lapatinib
Just InHome Test May Aid in Early Detection of Cervical Cance
Weight Lifting Safe for Breast Cancer Survivors With Lymphedema
Scientists Find How Latent Viruses Develop Into Cancer
New Treatments, New HopeGene May Cause Tamoxifen Resistance
Nursing SafetyHalt the Hazards of Hand Hygiene
Web ConnectOnline ONS Resources Can Help You Develop an Oncology Nursing Career
Capitol ConnectionONS Health Policy Advocacy Efforts Are Nonpartisan
Caregiver CareAre Outreach Activities Obligation or Option?
Question MarkWhat Are the Roles of Dual Career Nurse Librarians?
Working for YouVolunteers and Staff Work Together to Accomplish ONS’s Goals
Staying on TopContinue Your Education From Any Location
ONS NewsMeet the Board
Oncology NewsONCC Breast Care Certification Receives Accreditation
RE:ConnectHospice Day 4: Giggles in the Garden
Back to work
Fat Camp for Health Insurance Companies
Fatigue
Sexuality = a survivorship issue
Lifestyle changes
Nurse-Managed Healthcare Centers: The Primary Care World Is Your Oyster!
Hospice Day 5: Part of Your World
“My Sister Won’t Let Me Tan”
Survivorship Care Plans

May

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Up FrontFinding Your Niche
One Nurse's PerspectiveHow Have You Combined Oncology Subspecialties?
You Tell UsHow Did You Find Your Oncology Nursing Specialty?
Editor's NoteThis May, Recognize the Many Subspecialties of Oncology Nursing
Five-Minute In-ServiceDefining the Role of the Clinical Research Nurse
Just InVirus May Cause Prostate Tumors
Growth Rate of Tumors Calculation Improved
Gene Test Helps Predict How Well Chemotherapy Will Work
New Treatments, New HopePatients Are More Likely to Choose Comfort Care After Watching Video on End-of-Life Options
Straight TalkWhat Happened to My Free Mug?
Web ConnectConnect to Oncology Nursing Specialties Online
Capitol ConnectionOncology Nurses Storm the U.S. Capitol
Caregiver CareTake a Break! Plan a Stress-Free Summer Vacation
Question MarkWhat Factors Influence the Choice of Nursing Specialty?
Working for YouCelebrate Oncology Nursing Month by Recognizing the Achievements of Nurses
Staying on TopUp-and-Coming Subspecialties Are the Hottest Jobs in Oncology Nursing
ONS NewsONS Nominating Committee Welcomes New Chair and Members
Oncology NewsNational Resource Directory Will Assist Underinsured Americans
New Report Helps Bring Lung Cancer in Women “Out of the Shadows”
RE:ConnectCommunication confusion
The Journey Through Hospice: A Tribute to My Sister
Sentinel issues of survivorship
Hospice Day 1: A New Kind of Hope
Hospice Day 2: Unexpected Laughter
Fear of recurrence
Oncology Nurses Kick Butt
Health reform now? Jelly for the donut hole as soon as 2010!
Depression
Computer Charting: A Stick and a Carrot for Providers
Hospice Day 3: Preparations

April

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Up FrontStrength in Practice Diversity
One Nurse's PerspectiveHow Have You Become a Consumer of SIGs?
You Tell UsHow Has SIG Membership Influenced Your Practice?
Editor's NoteSIGs Offer Valuable Membership Benefits
Five-Minute In-ServicePrevent and Manage Bone Loss in Men Receiving Androgen Deprivation Therapy
Just InThird-Hand Smoke Produces Carcinogens
Accelerated Whole-Breast Radiation May Be a Treatment Alternative
Cancer Is a Leading Cause of Death in Patients With Schizophrenia
New Treatments, New HopeVolumetric CT Scanning May Help Manage Lung Nodules
Nursing SafetyProtect Yourself From Nursing Negligence or Malpractice
Web ConnectConnect to ONS Through Volunteer Opportunities
Capitol ConnectionHealthcare Reform Becomes Law
Caregiver CareSo You’re Ready to Give Chemotherapy—Now What?
Question MarkDo the ONS Journals Have an Impact Factor?
Working for YouCareer Paths May Change, But Health Care Will Always Need Oncology Nurses
Staying on TopConferences Offer Many Opportunities to Network
ONS NewsCongress Is the Perfect Place to Get Involved in ONS’s 10 x 10 Campaign
Whether You Aspire to Be a Leader or Are Already in a Leadership Role, LDI Is for You!
ONS Seeks Candidates for the 2011 Election
ONS Board Looks at Developing the Society Through 2013 and Beyond
How Much Do Nurses Support Healthcare Reform?
Have a question for ONS, ONCC, ONS Foundation, or ONSEdge?
Oncology NewsCertification Commission Seeks Volunteers for 2010-2011 Oncology Work Group
Career GuidePick a Nursing Specialty That’s Right for You
There’s More to a Career Than Just Your Job
What’s the Most Important Quality to Look for in an Oncology Nursing Candidate?
Your Career in the 21st Century
RE:ConnectLeadership & Management. Gen Y Style.
Close to Home
NYACAW: National Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week
Sex = Survivorship
Let’s Celebrate!!!
Uncertainty – I finally get it

March

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Up FrontCancer Is One More Milestone
One Nurse's PerspectiveWhat Are the Unique Emotional Needs for Adolescents Diagnosed With Cancer?
Editor's NoteDon’t Judge a Magazine by Its Cover
Five-Minute In-ServiceNursing Care of Tenckhoff Catheters for Malignant Pleural Effusions
Just InOverdiagnosis of Prostate Cancer Is Highest Among Younger Men
Screening Programs May Overdiagnose Breast Cancer
Obesity in Children Weakens Chemotherapy
New Treatments, New HopeStudy Looks at Prevention of Breast Cancer Through Modifiable Lifestyle Factors
A Closer LookOncology Nurses at All Levels Need to Know About REMS
Nursing SafetyIs Nursing a Pain in the Neck?
Web ConnectOnline Resources Support AYAs With Cancer
Capitol ConnectionOncology Nurses May Encounter REMS More Often
Caregiver CareFind Resources for the AYA Cancer Survivors in Your Life
Question MarkWhat Research Instruments Are Available for Measuring Loss and Uncertainty in Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer?
Working for YouServing as an ONS Leader May Take Less Time and Be More Rewarding Than You Think
Staying on TopFor Oncology Nurses, Communication Is Fundamental
ONS NewsDon’t Miss These Special Congress Sessions
Are You Wild About Oncology Nursing? Attend the 2010 ONS Congress in San Diego
Win Prizes and Earn Rewards While Helping ONS Reach 40,000 Members
ONS Board of Directors Update
Congratulations to ONS’s Newly Elected Leaders
Oncology NewsANA Seeks Public Comments on Nursing Publications
RE:ConnectSleep
The world is talking about survivorship
What do you say?
The aftermath

February

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Up FrontWhere to Draw the Line
You Tell UsShould You Add a Patient as a Friend on Facebook?
Editor's NoteNurses Can Enjoy Personal and Professional Benefits From Social Networking
Five-Minute In-ServicePut Evidence Into Practice to Manage Nociceptive and Neuropathic Cancer Pain
Just InNursing Care at Home Improves Symptom Management
Isolation and Stress Contributes to Breast Cancer Risk
New Cancer Drug Blocks Master Protein
New Treatments, New HopeNew Guidelines Recommend Less Frequent Cervical Cancer Screening
Nursing SafetyH1N1 Vaccination Keeps You and Your Patients Safe
Web ConnectConnect to Oncology Nurses Around the World Through Social Networking
Capitol ConnectionHealthcare Reform Bills Include Nursing Provisions
Caregiver Care“Technology Sabbath” Offers a Chance to Unplug and Reconnect
Question MarkWhat Are Some Social Networking Resources of Interest to Oncology Nurses?
Working for YouONS Has the Opportunity to Provide Input on the Quality Debate
Staying on TopSocial Networking Should Be Enjoyed Responsibly
ONS NewsCalling All Members: Help Us Reach 40,000 Members in 2010
Oncology NewsNew Year Marks 2010 International Year of the Nurse
Sign the UICC World Cancer Declaration to Bring Worldwide Attention to Cancer
NCI Invites You to Join the Cancer.gov Evolution
RE:ConnectAre we all survivors?
It’s Easy Being Free
Best Cancer Movie Ever
Oncology Nurse Hypochondria
The work of cancer survivorship
Care for the Caregiver
OCN certification
Changes
Decision Making

January

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Up FrontWhen Patients Can’t Afford to Have Cancer
You Tell UsHow Are You Raising Funds to Pay for Patient Needs Not Being Met Through Insurance?
Editor's NoteOncology Nurses Can Help Patients Save Costs by Managing Their Medications
Five-Minute In-ServiceTransdermal Medication Delivery Helps Prevent CINV
Just InAggressive Childhood Cancer Linked to Mutations
Liver Cancer Marker May Predict Prognosis
Marital Separation May Affect Cancer Survival
New Treatments, New HopeDaily Doses of Imatinib May Improve Survival for Children With High-Risk Leukemia
A Closer LookProlonged Hospitalization in Patients With Cancer: How Long Is Too Long?
Nursing SafetyPractice Safe Nursing With Oral Hazardous Drugs
Web ConnectFind Resources to Help Patients Pay for Cancer Care
Capitol ConnectionONS Efforts to Snuff Out Tobacco Were a Success in 2009
Caregiver CareIt’s Never Too Late—or Too Early—to Plan for Retirement
Question MarkCan You Tell Me More About Cancer and Careers?
Working for YouONS Board Resolves to Help the Society Thrive in 2010
Staying on TopMove Up the Career Ladder With ONS Resources
ONS NewsDo You Enjoy Writing and Reporting?
ONS Board Approves a Balanced Budget for 2010
Help ONS Achieve Its Goal of 40,000 Members in 2010
Be a Force in ONS by Casting Your Vote
RE:ConnectA final post….
It’s all about survivorship!
Good Bye 2009 & Re:Connect Blog
Color Your Facebook Status
When does a patient become a survivor?
The Reaction Queen
Facebook Breast Cancer Campaign Should Focus on the Disease, Not Bra Colors
Being an Oncology Nurse
To Prime Down or Not to Prime Down?
If you want to learn about cancer survivorship….
Survivorship – In their Own Words
RWJ Foundation Announces Opinion Leaders’ Perception of the Influence of Nurses
Fear of recurrence
IV Nurse Humor
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