The ONS Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Episode 217: Support Pregnant and Postpartum Patients During Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Jul 22, 2022

Show notes

"Caring for a pregnant patient with cancer is 100% a team approach," ONS member Chandley Silin, RN, FNP-BC, AOCNP®, nurse practitioner at the Stanford Cancer Center in Palo Alto, CA, told Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS. During this episode, Silin discussed the care implications for pregnant and postpartum patients with cancer throughout diagnosis and treatment and the importance of involving the interprofessional team and making appropriate referrals for support. You can earn free NCPD contact hours after listening to this episode by completing the evaluation linked below.

Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod

Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0

The planners and faculty for this episode have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. ONS is accredited as a provider of NCPD by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Episode Notes

Check out these resources from today's episode:

The NCPD activity for this episode has expired, but you can still earn NCPD through many other Oncology Nursing Podcast episodes. Find a full list of opportunities.
ONS Board Releases Statement About Dobbs v. Jackson
ONS Guideline™ for Anxiety
ONS Voice articles
Oncology Nursing Forum article: Caring for Pregnant Patients With Breast Cancer
Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing articles
- One Disease, Two Lives: Exploring the Treatment of Breast Cancer During Pregnancy
- Unintended Pregnancy: A Systemic Review of Contraception Use and Counseling in Women With Cancer
Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine article: Safety of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters During Pregnancy: A Retrospective Study
American Psychological Association's guide on postpartum depression and anxiety
Postpartum Support International resources
National Cancer Institute article: New Drugs Raise Old Questions About Treating Cancer During Pregnancy

To discuss the information in this episode with other oncology nurses, visit the ONS Communities.

To provide feedback or otherwise reach ONS about the podcast, email pubONSVoice@ons.org.

Episode 216: Navigate Branded and Nonbranded Patient Education Industry Resources Jul 15, 2022

Show notes

"What does the patient need to know? What are their knowledge gaps? What are they most in need of? Once you determine the areas you need to pinpoint, branded or nonbranded, then there's resources out there for you to use," Chelsea Backler, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, AOCNS®, VA-BC, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, told Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS. Backler explained the differences between branded and nonbranded patient education resources, ways for oncology nurses to identify credible resources, and ONS's Seal of Approval Program for branded and nonbranded resources. You can earn free NCPD contact hours by completing the evaluation linked below.

Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod

Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0

Episode Notes

Check out these resources from today's episode:

The NCPD activity for this episode has expired, but you can still earn NCPD through many other Oncology Nursing Podcast episodes. Find a full list of opportunities.
ONS Seal of Approval Library
Oncology Nursing Podcast
Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing article: Patient and Healthcare Provider Education Tip Sheets
Oncology Nursing Forum article: The Internet as a Source of Health Information: Experiences of Cancer Survivors and Caregivers With Healthcare Providers
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) codes and guidelines
PhRMA's Principles on Responsible Sharing of Truthful and Non-Misleading Information

To discuss the information in this episode with other oncology nurses, visit the ONS Communities.

To provide feedback or otherwise reach ONS about the podcast, email pubONSVoice@ons.org.

Episode 215: Navigate Updates in Oral Adherence to Cancer Therapies Jul 08, 2022

Show notes

"The nurse is kind of the hub of a spoked wheel. You have your pharmacy and your provider all on the outside edge, but it's the nurse that's connecting all of these different support services together and being the main connection for the patient," ONS member Elizabeth Bettencourt, RN, MSN, OCN®, oral oncolytic nurse navigator at Palo Alto Medical Foundation in Sunnyvale, CA, and member of the Silicon Valley ONS Chapter, said. Bettencourt joined Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, for a discussion on how oncology nurses can support their patients in adherence to oral anticancer medications. The advertising messages in this episode are paid for by Breast Cancer Index.

Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod

Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0

Episode Notes

NCPD contact hours are not available for this episode.
ONS Guidelines™ to Support Patient Adherence to Oral Anticancer Medications
ONS Oral Anticancer Medication Toolkit
ONS Huddle Card™ on Financial Toxicity
Oral Anticancer Medication Learning Library
Oral Adherence Video
Oncology Nursing Podcast Episode 16: Navigating the Challenges of Oral Chemotherapy
ONS Voice articles
- Maintain Oral Adherence With ONS Guidelines™
- Oral adherence topic tag
Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing articles
Oral Chemotherapy Education Sheets

To discuss the information in this episode with other oncology nurses, visit the ONS Communities.

To provide feedback or otherwise reach ONS about the podcast, email pubONSVoice@ons.org.

Episode 214: Oncologic Emergencies 101: Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Jul 01, 2022

Show notes

"Sometimes in our daily routine of taking care of patients, it's more about looking at the treatment side effects. But look at those wide array of symptoms that can present with an oncologic emergency. They will kind of sneak up on you, and as an oncology nurse, we all need to be educated about them," ONS member Diane Cope, PhD, APRN, BC, AOCNP®, director of nursing and oncology nurse practitioner at Florida Cancer Specialists and Research Institute in Fort Myers told Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS. During this episode, Cope explained the clinical manifestations associated with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) and its medical and nursing interventions. The episode is part of a series about oncologic emergencies; the previous episodes are linked below. You can also earn free NCPD contact hours by completing the evaluation linked below.

Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod

Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0

Episode Notes

Check out these resources from today's episode:

The NCPD activity for this episode has expired, but you can still earn NCPD through many other Oncology Nursing Podcast episodes. Find a full list of opportunities.
Previous Oncology Nursing Podcast episodes on oncologic emergencies
ONS Huddle Card™: Hormone Therapy
ONS books:
- Understanding and Managing Oncologic Emergencies: A Resource for Nurses (third edition)
- Clinical Manual for the Oncology Advanced Practice Nurse (fourth edition)
Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing articles:
STAT: Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH)
Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion in Malignancy: Review and Implications for Nursing Management
Hyponatremia and SIADH: A Case Study for Nursing Consideration

To discuss the information in this episode with other oncology nurses, visit the ONS Communities.

To provide feedback or otherwise reach ONS about the podcast, email pubONSVoice@ons.org.

Episode 213: Meet the ONS Board of Directors: Brant, Burger, and Knoop Jun 24, 2022

Show notes

What is it like to govern a professional association that serves more than 100,000 oncology nurses? ONS President Jeannine Brant, PhD, APRN-CNS, AOCN®, FAAN, and Directors-at-Large Val Burger, MA, MS, RN, OCN®, CPN, and Teresa Knoop, MSN, RN, AOCN®, reflect on their roles in the Board's executive committee, how a diverse Board supports a diverse membership, and how you can get involved in ONS leadership.

Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod

Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0

Episode Notes

Check out these resources from today's episode:

The NCPD activity for this episode has expired, but you can still earn NCPD through many other Oncology Nursing Podcast episodes. Find a full list of opportunities.
Apply for the Leadership Development Committee.
ONS Voice article: Find Your Voice With ONS's Leadership Development Committee
ONS Voice article: New Selection Process Supports Diversity on the ONS Board of Directors
ONS Voice article: Nursing Leadership Has Space for You and Your Goals
Find an ONS chapter near you.
ONS Leadership Learning Library
ONS Leadership Process
ONS Strategic Plan

To discuss the information in this episode with other oncology nurses, visit the ONS Communities.

To provide feedback or otherwise reach ONS about the podcast, email pubONSVoice@ons.org.

Episode 212: When Cancer Care Gets Complex: Those Other Oncologic Emergencies Jun 17, 2022

Show notes

When it comes to oncologic emergencies, early identification and intervention achieves the best outcomes, but some emergencies are harder to recognize. "Oncology nurses are often the first to pick up on important symptoms of serious complications," Laura Zitella, MS, RN, ACNP-BC, AOCN®, nurse practitioner at the University of California, San Francisco, said. Zitella joined Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, to talk about recognizing less common complications seen in patients with cancer, such as adrenal crisis, pulmonary embolism, and malignant small bowel obstructions. She also presented on the topic at the 47th Annual ONS Congress® in Anaheim, CA, on April 27, 2022. The advertising messages in this episode are paid for by Breast Cancer Index.

Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod

Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0

Episode Notes

Check out these resources from today's episode:

NCPD contact hours are not available for this episode.
Learn more about Laura's session at ONS Congress, and watch it on demand from May 23–June 30, 2022, to earn 2.00 NCPD contact hours.
Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing articles:
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Clinical Implications for Patients With Lung Cancer
- Adrenal Insufficiency: Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors and Immune-Related Adverse Event Management
ONS Voice article: The Case of the Post-Transplant Pulmonary Problem
ONS Immunotherapy Wallet Cards
ONS Guidelines™ for Opioid-Induced and Non–Opioid-Related Cancer Constipation
Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer Clinical Practice Guideline on Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor–Related Adverse Events
Management of Immune-Related Adverse Events in Patients Treated With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy: ASCO Guideline Update
NCCN Guidelines for Patients: Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

To discuss the information in this episode with other oncology nurses, visit the ONS Communities.

To provide feedback or otherwise reach ONS about the podcast, email pubONSVoice@ons.org.

Episode 211: Apply the LGBTQIA+ Lived Experience to Your Patient Interactions Jun 10, 2022

Show notes

"When we think about how oncology nurses can really be helpful in overcoming barriers to care, it comes back to what we do very well—which is getting to know our patients," David Rice, PhD, MSN, RN, NP, NEA-BC, chief nurse of research and development at the Greater Los Angeles VA Medical Center in California said during his conversation with Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS. David and Stephanie discussed the nursing considerations for LGBTQIA+ patients with cancer and how nurses can help overcome barriers and eliminate disparities during all stages of the cancer continuum. David facilitated a panel discussion on the topic at the 47th Annual ONS Congress® in Anaheim, CA, on April 29, 2022. You can also earn free NCPD contact hours by completing the evaluation linked below.

Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod

Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0

Earn 1.00 contact hours of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) by listening to the full recording and completing an evaluation at myoutcomes.ons.org by June 10, 2024. The planners and faculty for this episode have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. ONS is accredited as a provider of NCPD by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Episode Notes

Check out these resources from today's episode:

The NCPD activity for this episode has expired, but you can still earn NCPD through many other Oncology Nursing Podcast episodes. Find a full list of opportunities.
Learn more about David's panel discussion at ONS Congress, and watch it on-demand from May 23–June 30, 2022, to earn an additional 1.25 NCPD contact hours.
Documentary: Intersexion: Finding a Place in a Two-Gender World
National LGBT Cancer Network
Fenway Institute National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center
Association of American Medical Colleges' diversity and inclusion video series
Whitman-Walker transforming health care toolkit
Lambda Legal: Intersex-Affirming Hospital Policy Guide
National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine: Measuring Sex, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
American Society of Clinical Oncology Position Statement: Strategies for Reducing Cancer Health Disparities Among Sexual and Gender Minority Populations
Recent studies:
Books:

To discuss the information in this episode with other oncology nurses, visit the ONS Communities.

To provide feedback or otherwise reach ONS about the podcast, email pubONSVoice@ons.org.

Episode 210: Oncologic Emergencies 101: Spinal Cord Compression Jun 03, 2022

Show notes

"We call it an oncologic emergency for a reason. Even though it's usually not life threatening, the longer we wait, the more debilitating and devastating the side effects will be," ONS member Jennifer Webster, MN, RN, AOCNS®, MPH, clinical nurse specialist at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, GA, and member of the Metro Atlanta ONS Chapter, said during her conversation with Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS. The nurses talked about the importance of early identification and intervention for malignant spinal cord compression and other nursing considerations for the oncologic emergency. This episode is a part of a series about oncologic emergencies; the previous episodes are linked below. You can also earn free NCPD contact hours by completing the evaluation linked below.

Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod

Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0

Episode Notes

Check out these resources from today's episode:

The NCPD activity for this episode has expired, but you can still earn NCPD through many other Oncology Nursing Podcast episodes. Find a full list of opportunities.
Previous Oncology Nursing Podcast episodes on oncologic emergencies
ONS Huddle Card™: Spinal Cord Compression
ONS books:
- Understanding and Managing Oncologic Emergencies: A Resource for Nurses (third edition)
- Clinical Manual for the Oncology Advanced Practice Nurse (fourth edition)
Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing articles:
Oncology Nursing Forum article: Oncology Emergency Modules: Spinal Cord Compression
American Cancer Society information on bone metastasis and spinal cord compression
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society information on multiple myeloma and spinal cord compression
Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation

To discuss the information in this episode with other oncology nurses, visit the ONS Communities.

To provide feedback or otherwise reach ONS about the podcast, email pubONSVoice@ons.org.

Episode 209: Updates in Chemo PPE and Safe Handling May 27, 2022

Show notes

Hazardous drugs are not just used in oncology, and their health risks for providers go far beyond reproductive toxicities. ONS member MiKaela Olsen, DNP, APRN-CNS, AOCNS®, FAAN, clinical program director in oncology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and Johns Hopkins Health System in Baltimore, MD, talks with Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, about protecting yourself and your colleagues with the latest updates in hazardous drug safety, including a change for the process of doffing personal protective equipment (PPE).

Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod

Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0

Episode Notes

Check out these resources from today's episode:

The NCPD activity for this episode has expired, but you can still earn NCPD through many other Oncology Nursing Podcast episodes. Find a full list of opportunities.
ONS book: Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs (third edition)
ONS book: Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Guidelines and Recommendations for Practice
ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate Course (where you'll find the PPE doffing video)
ONS course: Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration
ONS course: Safe Handling Basics
ONS joint position statement with the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association: Ensuring Healthcare Worker Safety When Handling Hazardous Drugs
ONS Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs Learning Library
Consensus statements from the 2020 Safe to Touch Consensus Conference on Hazardous Drug Surface Contamination
ONS video: Risk of handling hazardous drugs while pregnant
ONS Voice article: What Is ONS's Stance on Handling Chemotherapy While Pregnant, Breastfeeding, or Trying to Conceive?
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) list of hazardous drugs
USP Chapter 800: Hazardous Drugs—Handling in Healthcare Settings

To discuss the information in this episode with other oncology nurses, visit the ONS Communities.

To provide feedback or otherwise reach ONS about the podcast, email pubONSVoice@ons.org.

Episode 208: How to Have Fertility Preservation Conversations With Your Patients May 20, 2022

Show notes

Talking to patients about how their cancer and treatment affects their fertility can be challenging and complicated for oncology nurses, but we owe it to our patients to have those conversations. Megan Solinger, MHS, MA, OPN-CG, director of service and care delivery at the Ulman Foundation in Baltimore, MD, joins Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, to offer guidance, ideas, and advice that will prepare you to confidently approach those essential and ethical discussions. Megan presented the topic at the 47th Annual ONS Congress® in Anaheim, CA, on April 28, 2022.

Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod

Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0

Earn 0.5 contact hours of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) by listening to the full recording and completing an evaluation at myoutcomes.ons.org by May 20, 2024. The planners and faculty for this episode have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. ONS is accredited as a provider of NCPD by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Episode Notes

Check out these resources from today's episode: