Recently added articles from ONS Connect:
Wellness is very important for oncology nurses.(ONS MAILBOX)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2009; Lu, ChiaChun ... I was so glad to see the article "Wellness for Oncology Nurses" by Kristen Fessele in the February 2009 issue of ONS Connect. It is a stressful and fast-paced working environment in the oncology unit. As oncology nurses, we put our patients first. That means that we might eat ...
Are you up to date on your health screening?(ONS MAILBOX)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2009 ... In response to February ONS Connect's instant poll, "Are you up to date on your own health screening?" 82% indicated "Yes" (N = 177). To respond to ...
Congratulations to ONS's newly elected leaders.(ONS MAILBOX)(Oncology Nursing Society)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2009 ... The 2009 ONS election had a great response, with 15.9% of the eligible membership voting, the second-highest voting turnout ever. Congratulations to the following ONS members who have been elected to take a leadership role in ONS. They will begin their terms of office at the close of the ...
Incorporate evidence into your own nursing practice.(EDITOR'S NOTE)(Editorial)
Apr 01, 2009; Wujcik, Debra M. ... The ONS Putting Evidence Into Practice (PEP) cards were first introduced to ONS members in 2006. The cards have been distributed and used in a number of ways since. However, it is difficult to measure their impact on clinical practice. The featured topic in this issue of ONS ...
Researchers learn why some platinum drugs damage ear tissue.(Just in)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2009; McBride, Deborah ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ototoxicity is a well-known adverse effect of platinum-based chemotherapy drugs, resulting in hearing loss and tinnitus. It is often dose-limiting and can hamper optimal cisplatin-based chemotherapy. Damage is much more common with cisplatin than with a ...
Race may not be a survival factor in triple-negative breast cancer.(Just in)
Apr 01, 2009; McBride, Deborah ... Compared to Caucasian women, young African American women have a higher incidence of triple receptor--negative (TN) breast cancer, tumors that don't respond to treatment with hormone therapy or trastuzumab. Scientists have hypothesized that this biologic factor, combined with ...
Time of day for chemotherapy may affect survival.(Just in)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2009; McBride, Deborah ... A new study suggests that chemotherapy is most effective at certain times of the day because that is when a particular enzyme system--one that can reverse the actions of chemotherapeutic drugs--is at the lowest level in the body. The study, performed in mice, could have implications for ...
Gold spheres seek and destroy melanoma cells.(Just in)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2009; McBride, Deborah ... Tiny hollow gold spheres containing a targeted peptide can get inside melanoma cells and destroy them using heat converted from infrared light, according to a new study. Active targeting of nanoparticles to tumors is the goal of therapeutic nano-technology for cancer. The ...
Putting evidence into practice: outcomes of using the ONS PEP resources.(Oncology Nursing Society Putting Evidence Into Practice)(Cover story)
Apr 01, 2009; Saca-Hazboun, Hanan ... Are you one of the many oncology nurses who have enhanced their practice with the ONS Putting Evidence Into Practice (PEP) resources? Today's healthcare practice centers on what is known as "evidence-based practice," the goal of which is to provide the best patient care and to improve ...
How have you implemented the ONS PEP cards in your practice?(ONE NURSE'S PERSPECTIVE)(Oncology Nursing Society Putting Evidence Into Practice)
Apr 01, 2009; Gobel, Barbara Holmes ... In my clinical practice, we have found a number of ways in which the ONS Putting Evidence Into Practice (PEP) cards have guided or enhanced our clinical practice. * We initially distributed PEP cards to all of our staff in 2006, and we are also giving them to our new nurses ...
How has using the ONS PEP cards changed your practice?(YOU TELL US)(Oncology Nusing Society Putting Evidence Into Practice)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2009; Browne, Kathy ... We Developed Oncology Nursing Competencies After obtaining permission from ONS, an oncology nurse competency was developed from the cards, utilizing the hospital-based computer-assisted learning system. A 10-question test was submitted online, using multiple-choice or yes/no ...
Nursing considerations for capecitabine-based combination therapy.(AS SEEN IN THE ONCOLOGY NURSING FORUM)
Apr 01, 2009; Becze, Elisa ... Capecitabine is an oral drug that delivers cytotoxic 5-fluorouracil directly to a tumor site; it has been approved for the treatment of paclitaxel- and anthracycline-resistant metastatic breast cancer and also has been approved for use in combination with docetaxel for ...
Get evidence-based practice resources online.(WEB CONNECT)(Website list)
Apr 01, 2009; Braccia, Deborah ... Evidence-based nursing involves incorporating valid, relevant, research-based information into decision making. To use evidence and research in practice, nurses need to identify credible resources. The ONS Web site's research area is your gateway to essential information on evidence-based ...
Congress at your doorstep: representative Tim Murphy visits ONS national office.(CAPITOL CONNECTION)(Oncology Nursing Society)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2009; Greenberg, Leslie ... On February 18, Representative Tim Murphy (R-PA) visited the ONS National Office in Pittsburgh, PA. He toured the building and answered questions from the staff. "Oncology nurses have the expertise to make recommendations for the best care for their patients," said Murphy. He ...
New cancer screening guidelines say less is more.(NEW TREATMENTS, NEW HOPE)
Apr 01, 2009; McBride, Deborah ... Two new guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) deserve note, not because they recommend screening for cancer, but because they require less, not more screening. The revised guidelines, which are based on a systematic review and a simulation model, ...
ONS does its part for the environment.(A CLOSER LOOK)(Oncology Nursing Society)
Apr 01, 2009; Becze, Elisa ... ONS has regularly taken steps to minimize its impact on the environment. Most notable are the plans that went into the development of the ONS National Office building in Pittsburgh, PA, which incorporates many "green" elements. The building was created to be energy efficient, using low E ...
Schedule at a Glance.(ONS 34th Annual Congress)(Oncology Nursing Society)(Brief article)(Calendar)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Thursday, April 30 9-11 am: Keynote Address: Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy 11:15 am-12:45 pm: SIG Networking Meetings * 1-2:30 pm Advocacy Session: Tobacco Control and Health Policy Advocacy. Finding the Nursing Voice. How You Make a ...
ONS Congress exhibitors.(ONS 34th Annual Congress)(Oncology Nursing Society)(List)
Apr 01, 2009 ... A Fashion Hayvin--Booth 871 A Little Easier Recovery--Booth 1322 Abbey Press--Booth 371 ONS Lifetime Sustaining Member: Abbott Nutrition--Booth 451 ONS Lifetime Sustaining Member: Abraxis Oncology--Booth 108 ACOS Commission on ...
ONS recognizes the meaning of value.(WORKING FOR YOU)(Oncology Nursing Society)
Apr 01, 2009; Rieger, Paula T. ... In this declining economy, many of us are questioning the value of what we purchase or how we spend our time. ONS is proud to be your professional home and your connection to the resources you need to advance in your career. Being of value to you is top of mind when we plan our educational ...
ONS seeks candidates for 2010 election.(NOMINATING COMMITTEE)(Oncology Nursing Society)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2009; Kwarciany, Gail ... This fall, the Nominating Committee will slate candidates for five ONS positions: secretary, two directors-at-large, and two Nominating Committee members. Individuals elected to these positions will take an active role in setting the course for the future of our profession. ...
