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Health Policy Resources ONS

WEBThe NCI is the federal government’s principal agency for cancer research and training. It coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, …

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Health Policy Priorities and Agenda ONS

WEBOncology nurses play an integral role in disseminating public health education and disease prevention. ONS will work to encourage the U.S. Congress and the administration to …

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Nurses Are the Key to Achieving Health Equity ONS Voice

WEBIn May 2021, the National Academy of Medicine released its next iteration of the Future of Nursing report: 2020–2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity. In it, the academy …

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Health Literacy: Exploring Nursing Challenges to …

WEBDOI: 10.1188/18.CJON.53-61. Background: As patient advocates, oncology nurses must attend to varying levels of health literacy among patients and families. However, little is …

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Racism, Health Inequities, and Unequal Access to Care …

WEBIn part one of a two-part article series for the November 2021 issue of the Oncology Nursing Forum, Jones et al. outlined ONS’s research priorities for today’s oncology nurse …

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American Rescue Plan Funds Will Reduce Burnout, …

WEBHHS reported that the funding, which comes from the Biden-Harris administration’s American Rescue Plan, will help fund evidence-informed programs, practices, and …

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Physical Activity Benefits Patients and Nurses Throughout …

WEBStudies have found that engaging in regular exercise can reduce the risk of certain cancers like breast, colon, and endometrial. Regular physical activity helps maintain a healthy …

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Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors: Nursing Considerations for …

WEBNurses are a trusted contact for patients within the healthcare system. Because of the frequent, sensitive, and personal conversations that nurses have with patients, nurses …

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Diverse Healthcare Equity Requires Providers and

WEBDiverse Healthcare Equity Requires Providers and Policymakers to Unite for Change. March 17, 2022 by Alec Stone MA, MPA, Former ONS Director of Government Affairs …

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The 47th Annual ONS Congress® Is Back in Person!

WEBThe 47th Annual ONS Congress , held April 27–May 1, 2022, at the Anaheim Convention Center in California, is an opportunity to meet up with nursing colleagues from across …

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Stop Stigma and Discrimination in Health Care to Improve Equity …

WEBStop Stigma and Discrimination in Health Care to Improve Equity and Patient Outcomes. March 12, 2024 by Elisa Becze BA, ELS, Editor. Stigma is a deep-seated social …

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Nursing Advocacy Creates Real Change in Health Policy

WEBWith more than 5 million nurses in the United States, the profession projects a palpable percentage of potentially powerful people. When mobilized, nurses make change at both …

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Not All Barriers to Care Are Created Equal ONS Voice

WEBCantril cited a recent study conducted at Sutter Bay Medical Foundation where researchers used electronic health records of 1,052 COVID-19-positive patients from January …

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Nursing Informaticists Are the Backbone of Technology-Driven Care

WEBNurse informaticists walk the floor, sit in the room, and watch how providers are using technology so they can identify problems or gaps and develop solutions. They support …

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Cancer Prevention, Screening, and Early Detection

WEB4 Advanced Oncology Nursing Certification Review and Resource Manual detection is defined as testing for cancer when no symptoms are present (ONS, 2002). Secondary …

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How Our Personal Biases Affect Our Well-Being and Patient …

WEBOur personal implicit biases may cause us to feel defensive, resentful, fearful, or anxious when our views are challenged or discussed. Those significant emotional responses can …

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ONS Team Achievement Award

WEBJanet McKiernan, RN ANP OCN® Megan Dunne, RN ANP-BC AOCNP® Kate Keenan, RN ANP . 2017 . Lancaster General Health/Penn Medicine . Lancaster, PA

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Raise Awareness in July for Ultraviolet Safety and Skin Cancer Risk

WEBInvasive melanoma represents about 1% of all skin cancer cases, but it accounts for the majority of skin cancer deaths with an estimated 87,110 new cases of invasive …

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No Place Like It: Home Care for Patients With Cancer

WEBMcClelland recommends that oncology nurses interested in at-home cancer care should know what separates the home setting from working in an institution. “Home care is very …

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Tips for Discussing Tough Topics With Patients ONS Voice

WEBPatients should be referred to the appropriate resources once the discussion has occurred. Communication is a key element to discussing these topics. The patient’s …

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