It’s the last day of Oncology Nursing Month. I am completely and 100% biased, but oncology nursing is a fabulous nursing specialty. Thank you to my colleagues for rocking the profession in so many ways – for strengthening the human... Read More
Betty Ferrell, PhD, RN, FAAN, presented the Mara Mogensen Flaherty lecture at the 36th Annual Oncology Nursing Society Congress in Boston. Dr. Ferrell is a pioneer in palliative care, end-of-life care, and pain management nursing research, and I teared-up hearing... Read More
I read a lot during the summer, so I typically keep an ever-growing list of books to add to my summer collection. I often post book reviews on Nursetopia, as well, so others can get a glimpse of what I’m... Read More
This is part 17 of the Nursing Research Challenge. I utilized this article for a recent presentation. Chances are, you’ll need to reference it, too, or if not, simply enjoy it for your reading pleasure. If you are looking for... Read More
Three-day weekend! Lake! Pool! Sun! Before you indulge in all the sun worship, though, think about your largest organ – your skin. No reason to risk frying your skin, increasing your chances of skin cancer, for a moment of fun.... Read More
Tobacco quitlines are evidence-based – staffed by trained professionals who tailor tobacco quit plans and provide personalized tobacco cessation counseling to individuals. In addition to the typical telephone quitlines, the National Cancer Institute’s Quitline is available via an iPhone application,... Read More
Many thanks to Ellen Carr, RN, MSN, AOCN®, and UC San Diego colleagues for allowing me the opportunity to share their poster, Development and Launch of a YouTube-Based e-Journal Club for Oncology Nurses: Nursing Research News You Can Use (NRNYCU),... Read More
It’s my birthday! Strap on the ridiculous-looking pointed party hats. Throw the confetti. It’s a great day, and I feel like I should share it with you, as well! I am not usually the gift-asking-type, but I am deeply connected... Read More
Clear your mind. Let go of the day. Breathe. 15 minutes in. One hour, 15 minutes remaining. I don’t know of I can do this whole thing. Downward dog. Man, I really need to clean all the toys out from... Read More
While having lunch with nursing colleagues last week, we swapped stories – an important part of nursing culture and informal education – and life updates. I casually informed the group that all three of my children – including my infant... Read More