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My oldest sister changed my family’s culture forever, not to mention probably helped us gain years back to our lives. She decided to run a half-marathon before a milestone birthday. Little did she know that two of her brother-in-laws –... Read More

To say I was disappointed the Texas State Legislature recently removed the Crownover amendment from the spending bill (SB 1811), which would have made Texas a smoke-free state, saving thousands of lives and millions of dollars while joining 29 other U.S. states... Read More

I often receive compliments when speaking publicly, but that doesn’t mean I am a natural public speaker. In fact, I am usually terribly nervous, and I spend quite a bit of time preparing. In my opinion, preparation and attention to... Read More

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