Reminders are good. If I had to pick one theme summing up the Academy of Oncology Nurse Navigators (AONN) 2nd Annual Navigation & Survivorship Conference, it is: focus on the patient. You might think nurses know this. We do, but... Read More
I just returned from the Academy of Oncology Nurse Navigator’s 2nd Annual Navigation & Survivorship Conference. Two and a half days of presentations, business cards, posters, networking sessions, impromptu brainstorms, and inspiration. It was wonderful, and I walked away with... Read More
I have never worked in an organization with a shared governance structure. Similarly to others, I have had a difficult time explaining the concept to others because it was only a theory to me. I had never seen it in... Read More
I posted a few days ago about a not-so-shining example within nursing. Honestly, I debated whether or not to write about the topic. I love my profession, and I want to reflect such an attitude. After much thought, I shook... Read More
It has been over four years since I have had a patient interaction. That changed this week. Thankfully. In a single moment I remembered exactly why I chose the nursing profession. The skills I worked so hard to acquire and... Read More
I recently had to re-read my future job description at my new-hire health screening. Rather than pretend to read it, I nestled into the large, rather comfortable medical chair, took a deep breath, and decided to enjoy my few moments... Read More
It is likely the first nursing theory learned in nursing school – Patricia Benner, RN, PhD, FAAN’s, Novice to Expert. I have used it in more papers and professional experiences than I can count, and there are articles upon articles... Read More
Dora the Explorer. Jake and the Neverland Pirates. Blues Clues. Handy Manny. Bubble Guppies. Signing Time. The list of children’s preschool cartoons goes on and on. Cartoons are not simply entertainment now. A few days ago my four-year old daughter... Read More
A friend was expressing her concern and frustration today as she described recent encounters with nurses and other healthcare professionals. Over and over again she pointed to situations in which nurses lacked appropriate knowledge for care. I couldn’t dispute it.... Read More
Many thanks to Patti Palmer, RN, MS, AOCNS®, and collaborating authors for allowing me to share their recent Oncology Nursing Society Congress poster. Sickle-cell pain management is a touchy subject within healthcare, at least it is in my opinion. I think that our... Read More