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Episode 197: Patient Learning Needs and Educational Assessments Mar 04, 2022

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How do you know that your patients are prepared to receive your education? Do you have the right educational tools and resources for their level of learning and retention? Are you sure your patients understand what you've taught them? ONS member Beau Amaya, MSN, RN, OCN®, associate director of patient education and engagement at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, NY, and member of the New York City ONS Chapter, joins Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, to discuss what nurses should consider when delivering patient education assessments for all phases of the treatment plan.

Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod

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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.
Oncology Nursing Podcast episodes on patient education
ONS Voice articles on patient education
Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing article: Applying Health Literacy Principles: Strategies and Tools to Develop Easy-to-Read Patient Education Resources
Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing article: Tools for Communication: Novel Infrastructure to Address Patient-Perceived Gaps in Oncology Care
ONS resources available in Spanish
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool
AHRQ Health Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit (second edition)
Always Use Teach-Back! training toolkit
Cancer Patient Education Network
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention patient education on cancer (available in English and Spanish)
Saba Learning Management System

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

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Episode 196: Oncologic Emergencies 101: Bleeding and Thrombosis Feb 25, 2022

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Early detection of bleeding directly affects survival rates for patients with cancer, but oncology nurses can improve outcomes by providing education and treatment for oncologic emergencies like thrombosis. ONS member Carrie Moore, MSN, OCN®, NE-BC, nurse manager at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, and member of the South Carolina Low Country ONS Chapter, joins Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, to discuss bleeding disorders and thrombosis and their current management and treatment strategies. This episode is part of a series about oncologic emergencies; the previous episodes are linked in the episode notes.

Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod

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

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Episode 195: Exercise's Effect on Patient and Provider Well-Being Feb 18, 2022

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No matter what it looks like—from walking to yoga to completing a triathlon—movement's many physiologic benefits are well-rooted in evidence. ONS member Rachel Hirschey, PhD, RN, assistant professor in the School of Nursing at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, associate member at Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, and member of the North Carolina Triangle ONS Chapter, joins Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, to discuss the physical and mental benefits of exercise, how it can help patients during and after cancer treatment, and strategies for clinicians to build their own sustainable exercise routines.

Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod

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Episode 194: Sex Is a Component of Patient-Centered Care Feb 11, 2022

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Cancer disease and treatment can alter many aspects of sexual health, but patient concerns often remain unverbalized and unaddressed. Oncology nurses can push through awkwardness and provide resources to help patients rediscover intimacy during and after cancer. ONS member Marloe Esch, RN, BSN, OCN®, breast care nurse navigator at Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin and member of the Southeastern Wisconsin ONS Chapter, joins Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, to discuss how nurses can talk to their patients about sex and strategies for becoming more comfortable with those conversations. The advertising messages in this episode are paid for by Breast Cancer Index.

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Episode 193: How Social Determinants of Health Affect Cardio-Oncology Survivorship Feb 04, 2022

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Cardio-oncology care is complex, and social determinants of health may create life-threatening disparities for many patients. ONS member Lakeshia Cousin, PhD, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, assistant professor at the University of Florida College of Nursing in Gainesville and member of the Greater Tampa ONS Chapter, joins Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, to discuss cardio-oncology survivorship, the influence of social determinants of health, and how nurses can promote equity in care to improve outcomes for their patients.

Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod

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Episode 192: Oncologic Emergencies 101: Hypercalcemia of Malignancy Jan 28, 2022

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Hypercalcemia of malignancy (HCM) affects about 30% of all patients with cancer. Patients with breast cancer that has metastasized to bone and patients with squamous cell lung cancer together account for more than half of all HCM cases. ONS member Marcelle Kaplan, RN, MS, CNS, CBCN®–Emeritus, AOCN®–Emeritus, breast oncology clinical specialist and member of the Long Island/Queens ONS Chapter, and Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, discuss hypercalcemia of malignancy and its current treatment strategies. This episode is part of a series about oncologic emergencies; the other episodes are linked in the episode notes. 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 Voice article: Diagnose and Treat Hypercalcemia of Malignancy
ONS Voice article: Oncology Nurses' Role in Recognizing and Addressing Oncologic Emergencies
Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing article: Hypercalcemia of Malignancy: Part I
Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing article: Hypercalcemia of Malignancy: Part II
ONS book: Understanding and Managing Oncologic Emergencies: A Resource for Nurses (third edition)
ONS course: Essentials in Oncologic Emergencies for the Advanced Practice Provider
ONS course: Oncologic Emergencies
ONS course: Treatment and Symptom Management—Oncology RN
ONS Huddle Cards™
Journal of Oncology Practice article: Cancer-related hypercalcemia

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Episode 191: Explore Orientation Opportunities for New-to-Practice Nurses Jan 21, 2022

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For new-to-practice oncology nurses, orientation serves as a foundation to understanding the specialized needs of their unique patient population. Join ONS member Christina Klein, MSN, RN, CRNI, OCN®, education coordinator at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA, and member of the Bucks Montgomery Counties ONS Chapter, and Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, as they discuss orientating new-to-practice nurses as they begin their careers in oncology and educational resources to build on their existing knowledge.

Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod

Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0

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. 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.
Oncology Nursing Podcast Episode 125: Oncology Academy Orients Experienced RNs to Cancer Care
Oncology Nursing Podcast Episode 160: Build Innovative Staff Education Tools and Resources
ONS book: Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing (sixth edition)
ONS course bundle: Foundations of Oncology Nursing Practice
ONS course: Oncologic Emergencies
ONS course: Professional Practice—Oncology NP
ONS Oncology Nurse Orientation Program
Infusion Nurses Society education resources
National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines

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 190: The Environment, Cancer, and Nurses' Role in Advocating for Climate Change Jan 14, 2022

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As a social determinant of health, a patient's environmental climate affects cancer risk, access to care, treatment adherence, cancer outcomes, and more. Join ONS member Milagros Elia, MA, APRN, ANP-BC, founder of M. Elia Nature-Based Healthcare Solutions, in Shrub Oak, NY, and Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, as they discuss the crucial need for a clinical focus on planetary health and an ONS grassroots approach to address and combat climate change and its impact on cancer care.

Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod

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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 Voice article: Not All Barriers to Care Are Created Equal
ONS Voice article: Why All Oncology Nurses Should Be Environmentalists
Oncology Nursing Podcast Episode 107: Social Determinants Lead to Unequal Access to Health Care
ONS Center for Advocacy and Health Policy
Oncology Nursing Forum article: Climate Change Should Be on Every Nursing Research Agenda
Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments
American Nurses Association resources on environmental health
Climate for Health ambassador training
Contact Milagros Elia at milagroselia@gmail.com.
Free e-book: Environmental Health in Nursing
JAMA study: Association Between Declared Hurricane Disasters and Survival of Patients With Lung Cancer Undergoing Radiation Treatment
Planetary Health Alliance Seedbox

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 189: Consider the Ethical Implications of Germline Testing Jan 07, 2022

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ONS member Suzanne Mahon, DNS, RN, AOCN®, AGN-BC, FAAN, a credentialed genetics professional and professor at Saint Louis University in Missouri and member of the St. Louis ONS Chapter, discusses the ethical dilemmas and implications that affect nurses and patients in germline testing, including informed consent, privacy concerns, and more. AstraZeneca sponsored this podcast episode, which is brought to you by ONS.

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Episode 188: Oncology Nurse Entrepreneurs Are Innovating Beyond the Bedside Dec 31, 2021

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ONS member Elaine DeMeyer, RN, MSN, AOCN®, BMTCN®, founder of beyond Oncology, which creates educational tools and resources for oncology professionals to help change their practice, and member of the Dallas ONS Chapter, joins Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, to discuss how oncology nurses can become entrepreneurs and how you can support your colleagues who are developing niche businesses in the oncology arena.

Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod

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