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May

Up FrontCancer Care When Disaster Strikes
Disaster Proof Your Medical Records
Disaster Preparation for Patients With Cancer
One Nurse's PerspectiveHow Did You Continue to Provide Cancer Care for Patients After a Natural Disaster?
You Tell UsHow Has Your Practice Been Affected by a Disaster?
Editor's NoteNatural Disasters Take a Toll on Both Patients and Nurses, at the Cancer Center and at Home
Five-Minute In-ServiceManaging Taste Dysfunction in Patients With Cancer
Just InTumor’s Genetics May Not Be Revealed by Single Biopsy
What Would You Do?The Case of the Inaccurate Internet Information
New Treatments, New HopeMutated Gene Markers Predict Outcome for Patients With AML
Capitol ConnectionNurses Experience Advocacy in Action at 2012 NIWI
Working for YouOncology Nurses Are Poised to Lead Into the Future
Staying on TopTo Degree or Not to Degree, That Is the Question
ONS NewsHead and Neck Cancer Must Be Treated Throughout the Cancer Continuum
B-​​Raf Is a New Target for Treating Melanoma and Other Cancers
Older Adults Receiving Targeted Therapy Have Specific Dermatology and QOL Needs
ONS Clinical Lectureship Recipient Talks About New Treatment Options for Renal Cancer
Inpatient Staffing Ratios Guide Nurses in Meeting Patient Needs
Get Tips on Staffing Challenges in the Outpatient Setting
Find Out How Simulation Is Used in Chemotherapy Education and Competency Measurement
Enhance Nursing Practice and Patient Care by Fostering Wellness and Self-​​Healing for Nurses
What Does Personalized Health Care Mean for Your Practice?
Session Helps Take the Mystery Out of Colon Cancer Genetics
Learn About the Complexity of Care for HCT Recipients in the Community Setting
New Nominating Committee Chair Takes Office
Inspire the Translation of Research Into Practice at Inaugural ONS Conference
What Does the Term “Certification” Really Mean?
RE:ConnectThe Journey to Congress Continues
Write Your Nursing Legacy Today
I Wish Everyone a Straight-​​A Kind of Week
Save Your Eyes, Ears, and Mind: Limit Your Media Consumption
Nursing Team Award Boosts Morale
Coping With Personal Grief: Advocate for Yourself
Congress Amateur No More
Conferences, Conferences, I Love Conferences
Tell Yourself Something Good
Feeling the Post-​​Congress Glow
We’re Human, Not Machines
Congress Doesn’t End When You Leave
Shades of Care
Lessons From Leadership: Impressions From ELNEC-​​Core

April

Up FrontChemotherapy Administration in Non-​​Oncology Settings
Non-​​Oncology Diseases That May Be Treated With Chemotherapy or Biotherapy
Treatment Basics: Antineoplastic Therapy in the Non-​​Oncology Setting
Common Chemotherapy Drugs Used for Non-​​Oncology Indications
One Nurse's PerspectiveHow Do You Administer Chemotherapy in Non-​​Oncology Settings at Your Institution?
You Tell UsWhat Are Your Concerns About Administering Chemotherapy on Non-​​Oncology Units?
Editor's NoteTailor Chemotherapy Education and Equipment Strategies Based on Risk and Frequency
Five-Minute In-ServiceChildren’s Coping Strategies for Chemotherapy-​​Induced Nausea and Vomiting
Just InSelf-​​Collected HPV Test May Be a Valid Screening Method
FDA Approves Drug for Advanced Skin Cancer
Breast Cancer Surgery Guidelines for Reexcision Vary
QOL Is Lower in Young Women With Breast Cancer
What Would You Do?The Case of the Burning Back
A Closer LookWhat Affects Patient Adherence to Oral Chemotherapy?
Straight TalkRisk of Miscarriage Is Increased for Nurses Handling Chemotherapy
Capitol ConnectionCancer and Nursing Programs See Increased Funding in 2013
Working for YouWill You Still Love Us Tomorrow?
Board BriefsONS Board Plants Seeds of Change That Germinate Into New Beginnings
ONS NewsONS Announces 2012 Recipients of the Inaugural Employer Recognition Award
Congratulations to ONS’s Newly Elected Leaders
ONS Seeks Candidates for 2013 Election
Oncology NewsCancer Supplement Focuses on Breast Cancer Care
RE:ConnectFresh Air and Sunshine Have the Power to Heal
Four Steps to Love Our Job
The Congress Itch
The Man in the Pink Tutu
Showered With Care
Social Networking: Another Lovely Layer of Congress
Control Nausea and Its Triggers for Your Patients
Help the Dying not to Regret
The HPV Vaccine: Current Recommendations and Barriers
One Task at a Time, Please
Embrace Your Entire Work Family
Onward Through the Fog
Networking: It’s a Small World After All
Lessons From Leadership: Your Mission
When Cancer Hits Home
Goodbye Cluttered Desk, Cluttered Mind
Death and Dying: A Conversation Not to Be Feared
Will Our Profession Sustain Us?
Choosing Wisely: A No-​​Brainer
A Chef, a Cardiologist, and an Epidemiologist Walk Into a Room
Safe Handling: It’s the Law!
Let the Sun Shine In
Nursing Demands Open Minds
Patient Advocacy: Even If the Shoe Doesn’t Fit

March

Up FrontAdvancements in Head and Neck Cancer
HPV-​​Positive and –Negative Head and Neck Cancers
Health-​​Related Quality-​​of-​​Life Questionnaires for Use in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
Tips for Developing Your Personal Brand
ONS Offers Opportunities to Help You Create Your Brand
One Nurse's PerspectiveWhat Challenges Do You Face in Caring for Patients With Head and Neck Cancer?
You Tell UsHow Do You Communicate With Patients With Head and Neck Cancer Who Can’t Talk?
What Have You Done to Make a Name for Yourself in the Oncology Nursing Community?
Editor's NoteOncology Nurses Help Patients Get Through One of the Most Difficult Types of Cancer
Five-Minute In-ServiceManaging Chemotherapy-​​Related Cognitive Impairment
Just InRobotics May Not Reduce Side Effects of Prostate Cancer Surgery
Chemotherapy Is Associated With Subtle Changes in the Brain
Interleukin-​​2 Treatment for Chronic Graft-​​Versus-​​Host Disease
What Would You Do?The Case of the Rapid Rituximab Regimen
New Treatments, New HopeCancer During Pregnancy Can Be Treated Successfully
Capitol ConnectionState Insurance Exchanges Must Provide Essential Health Benefits
Working for YouThanks to Dedicated Oncology Nurses Like You, ONS Is a Remarkable Organization
ONS NewsONS Publishes New Position Statement on Lifelong Learning for Nurses
Proud to Be Certified for 25 Years
Career GuideBuilding Your Brand
Tips for Developing Your Personal Brand
ONS Offers Opportunities to Help You Create Your Brand
Brand Yourself on the Web With ONS Social Media
What Have You Done to Make a Name for Yourself in the Oncology Nursing Community?
ONS Foundation Scholarships Help You Build the Brand You’ve Always Wanted
ONS Career Resources Give You the Information You Need to Build Your Brand
Promote Your Brand Through Oncology Certification
RE:ConnectGive and You Will Receive Self-​​Care
Follow Up: The Case of Amanda Trujillo
Timing Is Everything: Palliative Care and Hospice
How Do You Keep Up in the Information Age?
Attending Congress Alone? You’re in Good Company
Honor Your Teachers
If You Were On the Other Side of Those Bedrails
Self-​​Care as Child’s Play
The Journey to Congress Continues
If You Don’t Like the Weather, Wait a Minute
Settling In: Oncology Across the Country
Streeeeeetch
Palliative Care: ASCO Weighs In
Be Calm, Be Quiet, Be True
Advocate for Patient-​​to-​​Patient Connection
Lessons From Leadership: Your Moral Fitness
Don’t Take Notes; Send Them
Meet, Tweet, Learn: The Power of 140 Characters
How Do You Deal With Test Anxiety?
I’m Not Sorry—Not at All
A Toast to Charge Nurses
How to Meditate With a Barking Dog
Uplift Your Soul With the Half-​​Full Mentality
Honor Patients’ Values at the End of Life

February

Up FrontGenetic Profiling for Personalized Cancer Care
ASCO Guidelines on Pharmacogenomic Testing for Breast and Colorectal Cancer
Cancer Therapies Targeted Against EGFR
Visit These Websites for More Information on Cancer Genetics
One Nurse's PerspectiveHow Has Genetic Testing Changed Treatment Approaches for Patients With Lung Cancer?
You Tell UsHow Do Your Patients Pay for Genetic Testing?
Editor's NoteWhat Do Our Patients Think Personalized Medicine Means? The Answer May Surprise You
Five-Minute In-ServiceNursing Considerations for Patients Receiving Pazopanib for Renal Cell Carcinoma
Just InRadiation Not Warranted for Early-​​Stage Hodgkin Lymphoma
HPV Test Detects Cervical Cancers Earlier Than Pap Test
Study Describes Changes in Children After a Sibling’s Death From Cancer
Patients May Stop Taking Breast Cancer Drug Because of Side Effects
What Would You Do?The Case of the Harmful Herbs
New Treatments, New HopeCancer Therapies Are Linked to Thyroid Dysfunction
Straight TalkThe Fine Line Between Patient Rights and Biospecimen Research
Capitol ConnectionU.S. Supreme Court to Hear Case on Affordable Care Act
Working for YouCustomize Education to Each Patient
Staying on TopSalary, Cost of Living Vary Across the United States
Board BriefsMaking the Good Better and the Better, Best
ONS NewsInnovative Programming and Services Support the Mission of ONS
ONS and ASCO Release Revised Chemotherapy Safety Standards
RE:ConnectLet Certification Be the Beginning
Water Well
Breaking the Bad in Bad News
The More You Know...
Super Bowl Contention Sweeter Through Cancer Survivorship
What Will You Do With an Extra 24 Hours?
Where Do You Stand in the Degree Debate?
Men: Love Yourself, Check Yourself
Prevention Can Be as Glamorous as Cure
Walk It Off
Calling All Female Nurses Ages 20–46
Wish Granted: Public Outcry Sways Healthcare Decision
Why Oncology?
Pay Attention to That Gut Feeling
Lessons From Leadership: Default to Yes
Let Go of the Day; Take in the Night
The Case of Amanda Trujillo
I Can’t Believe They’re Paying Me to Do This
Medication Errors: Protect Your Patients and Yourself
Top 10 Reasons I Chose to Pursue a DNP
Make a Statement Against Prostate Cancer
Ponytails Grow Back
Learning as Intentional Self-​​Care
Caregivers and the People They Love
What Would We Do Without Nursing Assistants?
Prevent the Spread of Disease and Illness
Spin Fewer Plates—Throw More Frisbees
How Do You Help Your Patients Maintain Control?
Who Benefits From Palliative Care?

January

Up FrontGenerational Considerations for Mentors
Pioneers of Oncology Nursing
Components of Mentoring
Web Resources for Mentoring the Next Generation
One Nurse's PerspectiveWhat Makes a Good Nursing Mentor?
You Tell UsWhat Clinical Pearls Would You Pass on to Future Generations of Nurses?
Editor's NoteAs New Nurses Enter the Workforce, Take Time to Share Your Expertise
Five-Minute In-ServiceSymptom Clusters in Women With Lung Cancer
Just InLight Helps Antibiotics Target Cancer Cells
Quality of Older Blood Changes With Storage Time
Letrozole Prevents More Breast Cancer Recurrences Than Tamoxifen
HPV Vaccine Reduces Precancerous Lesions
What Would You Do?The Case of the Painful Port
New Treatments, New HopeNew Research Provides Insight Into the Link Between Obesity and Cancer
Capitol ConnectionObama Authorizes FDA to Address Drug Shortage
Working for YouHow Do You Want to Communicate With Your Board? Chances Are, We Have You Covered
ONS NewsDo You Enjoy Writing and Reporting? Apply to Serve as an ONS Connect Contributing Editor
Your Vote, Your Voice! Demonstrate Your Commitment to ONS
Oncology NewsNational Coalition for Cancer Survivorship Offers New Resources for Patients With Chronic Leukemia
National Comprehensive Cancer Network Releases New Guidelines for Lung Cancer Screening
Career GuideBrand You in Twenty One Two!
RE:ConnectI Want This Year to Be Different
Resolve to Recharge Your Battery This New Year
52 Weeks of Self-​​Care: It Begins
Prevention Beats Early Detection
The Big 3 for Nurse Navigators
Missing the Students
Would You Go Through It?
Of Pearls and Paper Bags
Show Your Body and Mind Some Love; Take A Nap
Brand You in Twenty One Two!
Survivorship in 20-​​Somethings
Proud to Call Myself an Oncology Nurse ... Finally
Lessons From Kindergarten
Brushing Is Caring
New Goals and Challenges for 2012
Setting an Example for Our Patients
What to Do With the Patient Demanding All of Your Time
Is Nursing Your Second (or Third) Career?
Color Your Plate
“It’s the Hard that Makes it Good.”
Studying for the OCN® Exam in My Own Space
Go To Your Happy Place!
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