Onc Nurse on Call

S1 Ep15: Protecting the Frontline: The Evolution of Hazardous Drug Safety in Oncology Nursing

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Onc Nurse on Call podcast, we dive deep into the clinical aspects of chemotherapy safety. Join hosts Patricia Jakel, MN, RN, AO...

S1 Ep14: ONS President Jessica MacIntyre on APP Fellows and Survivorship

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Jessica MacIntyre, DNP, MBA, APRN, NP-C, AOCNPHosts: Patricia Jakel, MN, RN, AOCN; and Stephanie Desrosiers, DNP, MSN, RN, AOCNS, BMTCNKey Dis...

S1 Ep13: Beyond Chemotherapy: Mastering the New ASCO-ONS Antineoplastic Safety Standards with MiKaela Olsen

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Title: Beyond Chemotherapy: Mastering the New ASCO-ONS Antineoplastic Safety Standards with MiKaela OlsenRelease Date: April 1, 2026Hosts: Pa...

S1 Ep12: Navigating the Complex World of Oncology Research With Jamie S. Myers

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Onc Nurse On Call, the new podcast from Oncology Nursing News, hosted by editors-in-chief Patricia Jakel, MN, RN, AOCN, and Stephanie Desr...

S1 Ep11: Safe Handling Practices in Oncology With Jacqueline Redeemer

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Onc Nurse On Call, the new podcast from Oncology Nursing News, hosted by editors-in-chief Patricia Jakel, MN, RN, AOCN, and Stephanie Desr...

S1 Ep10: DIVAs in Oncology: Improving IV Access Procedures for Patients With Cancer

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Onc Nurse On Call, the new podcast from Oncology Nursing News, hosted by editors-in-chief Patricia Jakel, MN, RN, AOCN, and Stephanie Desr...

S1 Ep9: Is Your Patient In Denial, or Do They Grieve Differently Than You?

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Onc Nurse On Call, the new podcast from Oncology Nursing News, hosted by editors-in-chief Patricia Jakel, MN, RN, AOCN, and Stephanie Desr...

S1 Ep8: The Responsibility to Be Honest With Oncology Patients

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Onc Nurse On Call, the new podcast from Oncology Nursing News, hosted by editors-in-chief Patricia Jakel, MN, RN, AOCN, and Stephanie Desr...

S1 Ep7: Handling Ethical Dilemmas With Care in Oncology Nursing

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Onc Nurse On Call, the new podcast from Oncology Nursing News, hosted by editors-in-chief Patricia Jakel, MN, RN, AOCN, and Stephanie Desr...

S1 Ep6: Being a “Last Responder” to Patients With Cancer With Melinda Mayorga

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Onc Nurse On Call, the new podcast from Oncology Nursing News, hosted by editors-in-chief Patricia Jakel, MN, RN, AOCN, and Stephanie Desro...

5: Practical Tactics and Patient Trust With an Integrative Oncology PA

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Onc Nurse On Call is the new podcast by Oncology Nursing News, hosted by editors-in-chief Patricia Jakel, MN, RN, AOCN, and Stephanie Desrosiers (for...

4: Managing Patients on IO Over Holiday Weekends and Beyond With Kristin Daly

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Onc Nurse On Call! Are you seeking practical insights to maximize your impact while staying at the forefront of cancer care? You’ve foun...

3: What Is an Oncology Nurse’s Ethical Responsibility?

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Onc Nurse On Call! Are you looking for practical insights for maximizing your impact while staying on the cutting edge of cancer care? You...

2: Improving Access to Supportive Care on an Organizational Level With Korie Bigbee

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Onc Nurse On Call! Are you looking for practical insights for maximizing your impact while staying on the cutting edge of cancer care? You...

1: Cancer Care in the Immunotherapy Era With Kristin Daly

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Onc Nurse On Call! Are you looking for practical insights for maximizing your impact while staying on the cutting edge of cancer care? You...

S5 Ep80: What New Cancer Drugs Were Approved in 2023?

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of The Vitals, we ring in the New Year 2024 by combing through 2023 FDA approvals. Listen as editor, Lindsay Fischer, recounts...

S5 Ep79: Finley-Oliver Talks Talquetamab and Other Later Line Multiple Myeloma Therapies

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Vitals, Beth Finley-Oliver, MSN, ARNP, AGNP-BC, a nurse practitioner who works in the outpatient hematology clinic at Moffitt C...

S5 Ep78: Laura Zitella Discusses the Growing Arsenal of Bispecific Antibodies in DLBCL

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In May 2023, the FDA granted accelerated approval to epcoritamab-bysp (Epkinly) for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed/refractory (R/R) DLB...

S5 Ep77: Nicole Gay Shares How She Counsels Patients on Lung Cancer Screenings

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In honor of lung cancer awareness month, for this episode of The Vitals, Nicole Gay, APRN-C, joins Oncology Nursing News to share how she counsels pat...

S5 Ep76: ctDNA Monitoring is a Piece of the Puzzle in CRC Treatment

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Vitals, Holly Chitwood, DNP, FNP-C, AGACNP-BC, walks through a patient case with a 70-year-old male with metastatic colorectal ...

S4 Ep75: Racism Is Still Prevalent in Nursing

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Vitals, Patricia Jakel, RN, MN, AOCN, co–editor-in-chief with Oncology Nursing News, sits down with Quanna Batiste-Brown, DNP...

S4 Ep74: Improving The Rate Of Accurate Inflammatory Breast Cancer Diagnoses

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Vitals, Ryan Tamargo, NP, AONCP, a nurse practitioner with the inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) program at the Dana-Farber Canc...

S4 Ep73: Heather Santone Talks Barriers to Cancer Care in Older Populations

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Vitals, Heather Santone, an oncology nurse navigator with Allegheny Health Network, shares which unique challenges nurse naviga...

S4 Ep72: Shawna Douglas On How Nurse Navigators Help Ease the Treatment Burden for Patients With Head and Neck Cancer

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Vitals, Shawna Douglas, BSN, RN, a head and neck oncology nurse navigator with Allegheny Health Network, highlights the unique ...

S4 Ep71: Linda Bloom Shares Strategies To Improve Presurgical Communication With Patients Who Have Limited English Proficiency

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Vitals, Oncology Nursing News® spoke with Linda Bloom, MPA, RN, OCN, about strategies to improve communication among patients ...

S4 Ep70: Leana Cabrera Chien and William Dale Underscore The Value of Geriatric Assessments in Optimizing Cancer Care

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Vitals, Oncology Nursing News® spoke with Leana Cabrera Chien, MSN, RN, GCNS-BC, GNP-BC, and William Dale, MD, PhD. The pair d...

S4 Ep69: Jacki Garcia and Kristin Hendrickson on Navigating Patients Through Phase 0 Trials

15 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Vitals, Oncology Nursing News® spoke with Jacki Garcia, RN, BSN, CNRN; and Kristin Hendrickson, BA, RN, to discuss phase 0 tri...

S4 Ep68: Clint Koerkenmeier Talks Nurse Retention Strategies in Oncology

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Vitals, Clint Koerkenmeier, MHS, BSN, RN, joins Oncology Nursing News® to discuss retention strategies at his institution.  ...

S4 Ep67: Mahon Offers Nurse Perspectives on PARP Inhibitors As Ovarian Cancer Maintenance Therapy

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode of The Vitals, Oncology Nursing News® talks with Lauren Mahon, MSN, FNP-BC, about the role of PARP inhibitors in the treatment of ov...

S4 Ep66: Seth Eisenberg Discusses New Methods of Reducing Hazardous Drug–Contaminated Toilet Aerosols in Hospital Setting

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Vitals, Seth Eisenberg, ASN, RN, OCN, BMTCN, discusses ongoing research efforts to quantify the value of toilet seat covers in ...

S4 Ep65: Pierce Underscores the Importance of 2-Step Verification With Relatlimab/Nivolumab

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Vitals, Oncology Nursing News® talks with Amber Pierce RN, BSN, OCN, regional nurse manager at Oncology Hematology Associates,...

S4 Ep64: Krista Rubin Breaks Down Best Practices With Tebentafusp for Uveal Melanoma

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Vitals, Krista M. Rubin, RN, MS, FNP-BC, joins Oncology Nursing News® to discuss best nursing practices with tebentafusp-tebn ...

S4 Ep63: Beth Faiman Discusses Recent Changes in Multiple Myeloma Treatment Landscape

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Vitals, Beth Faiman, PhD, CNP, weighs in on the current trajectory of research and clinical practice in multiple myeloma.  Fa...

S4 Ep62: Lindsay Diamond Discusses Ongoing Role of Immunotherapy in Bladder Cancer

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Vitals, Lindsay Diamond, MSN, AGNP-C, AOCNP, spoke on updated data from the CheckMate 274 trial (NCT02632409), which were prese...

S4 Ep61: Oncology Nursing Stories: Off-The-Shelf CAR T Therapy for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It takes a special skillset for nurses to care for patients whose disease continues to relapse after multiple lines of therapy, shares Stephanie Jacks...

S3 Ep60: Pollack Offers Perspective on 2023 ASCO GI Cancers Symposium

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Data presented during the 2023 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium have accentuated the amount of ongoing research across many of these hard-to-treat g...

S3 Ep58: ASH Data Offer Treatment Direction for Oncology Nursing Professionals

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Vitals, Nilesh Kalariya, PhD, AGPCNP-BC, AOCNP; and Laura J. Zitella, MS, RN, ACNP-BC, AOCN, discuss data from the 64th America...

S3 Ep57: Nurse Practitioners Weigh in on Data From the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Vitals, we interview 2 nurse practitioners about their key takeaways from the 2022 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS)....

S3 Ep56: A Look Back at 2022 FDA Approvals in Oncology

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of “The Vitals,” we ring in the New Year by combing through 2022 FDA approvals. Listen as associate editor, Lindsay Fische...

S3 Ep55: Oncology Nursing Stories: Acupuncture Helps Thyroid Cancer Survivor Taper Opioid Use

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Complementary therapies, such as acupuncture, can deliver significant benefits when used in combination with standard therapies, according to Heather ...

S3 Ep54: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Oncology Nursing Leadership

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode of The Vitals, Oncology Nursing News® speaks with Aliènne Salleroli, MS, BSN, RN, OCN, an assistant patient services manager at Yal...

S3 Ep53: Oncology Nursing Stories: Pregnancy After Lymphoma Chemoradiation

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Vitals, Ellen Miller, MSN, FNP-BC, a nurse practitioner with Vanderbilt University’s Radiation Oncology Survivorship Clinic, ...

S3 Ep52: Hearing Their Voice: Advance Directives for Vulnerable Populations

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode of The Vitals, Oncology Nursing News® spoke with Jeannette Meyer, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, CCNS, PCCN-K, ACHPN, a palliative care clinical n...

S3 Ep51: Conversations Around Selinexor: Best Nursing Practices in Multiple Myeloma

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode of The Vitals, Oncology Nursing News® spoke with Daniel J. Verina, DNP, RN, MSN, ACNP-BC, of the Myeloma Team with Mount Sinai Medic...

S3 Ep50: Milagros Elia Underscores How Oncology Nursing and Climate Health Are Intertwined

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode of The Vitals, Oncology Nursing News® spoke with Milagros Elia, MA, APRN, ANP-BC, about the role that oncology nurses play in increa...

S3 Ep49: Are Hearing Tests Necessary For Adult Cancer Survivors?

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode of The Vitals, Oncology Nursing News® spoke with Christine Miaskowski, PhD, RN, professor in the Department of Physiological Nursing...

S3 Ep48: Nursing Perspectives on Managing Toxicities With ADCs in Metastatic Gastric and Breast Cancers

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Vitals, a panel of oncology nurses and nurse practitioners with backgrounds in gastric and breast cancer unpack adverse event (...

S3 Ep47: Stephanie Jackson Unpacks Recent Advances in Leukemia Treatments

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode of The Vitals, Oncology Nursing News® met with Stephanie Jackson, DNP, MSN, RN, AOCNP, BMTCN, to discuss key takeaways from her rece...

S3 Ep46: Sarah Donahue Highlights Destiny-Breast04 Trial Takeaways for Patients With HR+, HER2-Low Metastatic Breast Cancer

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode of The Vitals, Oncology Nursing News® met with Sarah Donahue, MPH, NP, a nurse practitioner at the University of California San Fran...

S3 Ep45: Key Advances in Cancer Survivorship Toxicity Management

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode of The Vitals, Oncology Nursing News® met with Lidia Schapira, MD, FASCO, to discuss key advances in the treatment of toxicities tha...

S3 Ep44: Sri Kota Weighs in On the Evolving Breast Cancer Paradigm

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode of The Vitals, Oncology Nursing News® spoke with Sri Kota, MSN, BA, RN, OCN, a nurse clinician with the Rutgers Cancer Institute of ...

S3 Ep43: Improving Onco-Fertility Conversations With Adolescents and Young Adult Patients With Cancer

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Vitals, Donna Herrera Bell, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, highlights how nurses can eliminate barriers to fertility discussions among adole...

S3 Ep42: Loyda Braithwaite Discusses Evolving Treatment Options in HR+ Breast Cancer

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Loyda E. Braithwaite, MSN, RN, AGPCNP-BC, AOCNP, an oncology nurse practitioner at the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center, provides an over...

S3 Ep41: Bringing a New Approach to Symptom Management in Ovarian Cancer

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode of “The Vitals,” Oncology Nursing News® spoke with Heidi Donovan, PhD, RN, professor of nursing and medicine, and co-director of...

S3 Ep40: Carbone Cancer Center Expert Shares Biggest Updates in Kidney Cancer Treatment

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode of “The Vitals,” Oncology Nursing News® spoke with Hamid Emamekhoo, MD, an assistant professor of the Division of Hematology, Me...

S3 Ep39: Food for Thought: Nutrition Considerations for Patients With Cancer

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Vitals,” we spoke with Caitlin Benda, MBA, MS, RD, CSO, LDN, a clinical oncology nutritionist supervisor at American Oncol...

S3 Ep38: Behind Integrated Behavioral Health Services

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Vitals,” Oncology Nursing News® met with Matt Iwaniec, PsyD, a licensed clinical health psychologist with the stem cell t...

S3 Ep37: Ask The Right Questions: Clinical Pearls of AE Management

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “The Vitals,” Oncology Nursing News® met with Mark Honor, PA-C, Department of Malignant Hematology, Moffitt Cancer Center, to ...

S2 Ep36: When an Oncology Nurse Becomes a Cancer Mom: How One Nurse Navigated Her Child’s Leukemia Diagnosis

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of “The Vitals,” Oncology Nursing News® and CURE® Magazine met with Janice Post-White, PhD, RN, FAAN, to discuss her rec...

S2 Ep35: The Value of Nurse Mentorship in Oncology

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode of “The Vitals,” we spoke with Patricia Jakel, MN, RN, AOCN, University of California Los Angeles Health, and Elspeth Knill-Selby...

S2 Ep34: Access-Focused Care: The 4-1-1 on Oncology Phone Triage Programs

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode of “The Vitals,” we spoke with Nikki Urban, a registered nurse and practice manager at Allegheny Health Network, about the implem...

S2 Ep33: Balancing the Benefit and Toxicity of Cisplatin in Young Children with Cancer

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cisplatin is a life-saving drug, says Bruce Carleton, PharmD, FCP, FISPE. However, although the drug has lifesaving benefits, it also causes some degr...

S2 Ep32: Merry and Bright: Bringing a Festive Air into the Oncology Space for the Holidays

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode of “The Vitals,” we spoke with Christopher Zorn, clinic operations administrator of Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University,...

S2 Ep31: Debunking 3 Common Myths Patients with Cancer Have About Palliative Care

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For National Hospice and Palliative Care Awareness Month, Joe Contreras, MD, spoke to Oncology Nursing News® about some common misconceptions between...

S2 Ep30: Addressing Implicit Bias in Oncology Nursing

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“It is not a ‘one and done kind of thing.” It is very important to implement these skills throughout the community. It's a practice. It's a beh...

S2 Ep29: Targeting KRAS Mutations in Gastrointestinal Oncology

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode of “The Vitals,” we spoke with Kristin Barber, FNP-BC, AOCNP, Huntsman Cancer Institute, about understanding the MAP kinase signa...

S2 Ep28: Expert Discusses Biggest Updates in NSCLC Treatment

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode of “The Vitals,” we spoke with Martin Dietrich, MD, PhD, an assistant professor of internal medicine at the University of Central...

S2 Ep27: COVID-19 Pandemic Emphasizes Disparities in Cancer Care

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode of “The Vitals,” we spoke with Chastity Washington, MPH, CHES, Center for Cancer Health Equity, Ohio State University, about how ...

S2 Ep26: Navigating Medical Cannabis

03 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode of “The Vitals,” Oncology Nursing News spoke with Eloise Theisen, RN, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, current president of the American Cannabis ...

S2 Ep25: Pet Therapy Positively Impacts Patients and Caregivers of Cancer

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode of “The Vitals,” we spoke with Cynthia Ingram, BS, RN, HN-BC, COHN-S, animal therapy coordinator, CTCA Chicago. She talked about ...

S2 Ep24: Addressing Medication Non-Compliance and Financial Toxicity

30 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

S2 Ep23: There’s No Place Like Home: The Launch of In-Home Infusion Programs

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we spoke to Chevon Rariy, MD, medical director of Endocrinology at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) Chicago, and the Telehe...

S2 Ep22: Oncology Nurse Talks Pride Month, LGBTQ Disparities

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After hearing about the difficulties a transgender man faced in receiving a cancer diagnosis, Kelly S. Haviland, PhD, FNP-BC, found her calling. In th...

S2 Ep21: Get In-Tune With Patients: Music Can Help Alleviate Stress

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Music can help alleviate stress and bring something familiar into an unfamiliar medical procedure.    In this episode, we spoke with Laura Schandert...

S2 Ep20: Overcome Screening Barriers in CRC

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

  While some people face barriers to colorectal cancer screening, at-home fecal immunochemical tests (FIT) can help. For this episode, we heard from ...

S2 Ep19: Genetic Testing May Increase Fear of Recurrence

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It is well known that fear of recurrence is a major issue in the cancer community, but can genetic test results outlining risk impact those feelings? ...

S2 Ep18: A Chat on Communication Barriers in Childhood Cancer

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Provider communication is extremely important, especially when dealing with a pediatric cancer diagnosis. In this episode of “The Vitals,” Bryan A...

S2 Ep17: Focus on ‘A Different Kind of Hope’ in Cancer

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Clinicians, patients, and caregivers alike all reported that they want cancer to be a communal experience – meaning that they feel that they are sup...

S2 Ep16: Cultivate Resiliency and Bypass Burnout

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

  When it comes to fighting clinician burnout and building resiliency, mindfulness matters. Loren Winters, MSN, ANP-BC, OCN, an oncology nurse practi...

S2 Ep15: Identify, Normalize Fear of Cancer Recurrence

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Younger age was associated with an increased instance of fear of cancer recurrence, while a pessimistic outlook was actually associated with a decreas...

S2 Ep14: Clinician Distress: Know Your Risks

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Health care providers are facing an increasing amount of stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are certain factors that may make some people ...

S2 Ep13: Nonmedical Opioid Use: Identify the Risks

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A recent study found that 19% of patients with cancer engaged in nonmedical opioid use. In this episode of “The Vitals,” we spoke with study autho...

S2 Ep1: COVID-19 Vaccine ‘Not a Quick Fix’ for Social Distancing Measures

15 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As more health care providers and the general public get vaccinated against COVID-19, some people may be tempted to ease up on social distancing and m...

S2 Ep12: COVID-19 Vaccine ‘Not a Quick Fix’ for Social Distancing Measures

15 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As more health care providers and the general public get vaccinated against COVID-19, some people may be tempted to ease up on social distancing and m...

S1 Ep11: Nurse Practitioners Speak Out Against ‘Outdated’ Practice Models

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Oncology nurse practitioners are both competent and compassionate, and undergo rigorous academic and clinical training to earn the NP next to their na...

S1 Ep10: The Year of the Nurses’ Voice

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The World Health Organization deemed 2020 the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife. Theresa Brown, RN, deemed it the year of the nurse’s voice.    In...

S1 Ep9: How to Create a Welcoming Environment for LGBTQ Patients

13 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Patients who are LGBTQ and have cancer may be more prone to cancer and other health disparities. However, oncology nurses and their colleagues can mak...

S1 Ep8: Capturing the Voice of the Child in Cancer Care

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A recent study led by Bethany J. Petronio-Coia, PhD, RN, a nurse educator at the Rhode Island College School of Nursing, discovered the characteristic...

S1 Ep7: Chemo Cheat Sheets Help Nurses During Drug Delivery

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The world of oncology is continuously changing, often making it difficult for oncology nurses – especially those who are just starting their career ...

S1 Ep6: Sexual Health in Gynecologic Cancer: Patients Want to Talk

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Treatment for gynecologic cancer can negatively impact sexual health, yet many clinicians still feel uncomfortable about discussing these adverse even...

S1 Ep5: Cardiac Complications in Blood Cancers

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It is crucial that oncology nurses monitor for cardiac complications in their patients with hematologic malignancies. And when one is discovered, they...

S1 Ep4: On Clinicals and Coronavirus: COVID-19 Pandemic Shakes Up Nursing Education

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected nursing school at both the graduate and undergraduate level. While online classes may be...

S1 Ep3: Immunotherapy in the Age of COVID-19

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Immunotherapy has become a mainstay in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, but more recently, it has moved into the small cell lung cancer sp...

S1 Ep2: The Cost of Nursing School: Is the Extra Degree Worth It?

31 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Educational costs in the United States continue to rise, and that could be leaving many nurses wondering if furthering their education is worth it.  ...

S1 Ep1: The Pandemic Personal Touch: Show Patients You Care

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode, we'll talk to Rebecca Bank, BSN, RN, OCN, CHPN, a palliative care and advanced planning nurse at Sansum Clinic Ridley Tree Cancer Ce...