Conservative Nursing Practices Prevent Chemotherapy-Related Phlebitis Researchers explored the effects of normal saline flush, ice packs, and magnesium sulfate compresses on incidence and severity of chemotherapy-related phlebitis. Normal saline flush, an ice pack, and magnesium sulfate compresses found to effectively red...

Routine conservative #nursing practices significantly reduced the frequency and severity of phlebitis among patients with #cancer receiving #chemotherapy. Published in @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social.

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Restoring Human Connections Enhances Nursing Care During Pandemics - Oncology Nurse Advisor This study's investigators explored the importance of maintaining relational foundations between nurses and patients during public health emergencies.

When the relationships that sustain nursing practice deteriorate, care quality erodes and #oncologyNursing risks devolving into a mechanical sequence of tasks rather than a holistic, patient-centered endeavor. Published in @plosone.org.

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Conservative Nursing Practices Prevent Chemotherapy-Related Phlebitis - Oncology Nurse Advisor Researchers explored the effects of normal saline flush, ice packs, and magnesium sulfate compresses on incidence and severity of chemotherapy-related phlebitis.

Routine conservative #nursing practices significantly reduced the frequency and severity of phlebitis among patients with #cancer receiving chemotherapy.

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Optimizing Oncology Nursing Work Environment Improves Patient Care, Workflow - Oncology Nurse Advisor A scoping review identified key factors that ensure an optimal nursing work environment that supports nurses and quality patient care.

A holistic approach ensures that the work environment of #oncologynurses is optimized to provide quality care, including leadership programs, adequate staffing, fair allocation of resources, and a culture of open communication.

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ChatGPT Has Potential as a Clinical Adjunct in Oncology Nursing - Oncology Nurse Advisor The usefulness of ChatGPT, a large language model, was investigated as a potential nurse decision-support tool for post-HSCT nursing care.

#ChatGPT can serve as a valuable adjunct in the #oncology setting — as a supportive and planning tool that can be especially helpful for common complications such as febrile neutropenia.

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Study Validates Nursing Diagnosis of Inadequate Nutritional Intake in Children With Cancer - Oncology Nurse Advisor Although rare, inadequate nutritional intake is a complex health issue for children with cancer that is driven by multiple etiologic factors.

Researchers characterized patterns and causes for inadequate nutritional intake in pediatric patients with #cancer in a study conducted in Brazil.

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Elevating the Role of the Medical Assistant With Certification and Upskilling - Oncology Nurse Advisor A strategic investment in the upskilling and certification of medical assistants in the ambulatory oncology clinic supports a modern model of team-based care.

A strategic investment in the upskilling and certification of #medicalAssistants in the ambulatory #oncology clinic supports a modern model of team-based care.

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The Role of the Oncology Nurse in the Process of a Clinical Trial - Oncology Nurse Advisor The various roles for oncology nurses in the conduct of clinical trials were described in a presentation at the 2025 ONS Bridge virtual meeting.

Roles for #oncologynurses in caring for clinical trial participants were described in a presentation at the 2025 ONS Bridge™ by Elizabeth Ness, MS, RN, CRN-BC™.

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Frequent Nurse Coaching Linked to Improved Outcomes in Patients With Cancer Researchers investigated the relationship between the frequency of nurse-led health coaching sessions and clinical outcomes such as health-related quality of life and symptom burden in patients with cancer. Frequent completion of nurse-led health coachi...

Frequent #nurse-led health coaching was strongly associated with improved clinical and psychosocial outcomes among #oncology patients receiving active treatment. Published by @dovemedicalpress.bsky.social and @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social.

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