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Episode 80: Patients Need Checkpoint Inhibitor Education Dec 06, 2019

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This episode was supported by funding from Bristol-Myers Squibb Company.

ONS member Laura Wood, RN, MSN, OCN®, renal cancer research coordinator at the Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center in Ohio and member of the Cleveland ONS Chapter, joins Chris Pirschel, ONS staff writer/producer, to discuss patient education for immune checkpoint inhibitors, overcoming communication barriers, and the best strategies for successful patient education.

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Resources Are Available to Guide Management of Immunotherapy-Related Adverse Events
Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE)
Using CTCAE to Report Immunotherapy Adverse Events
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy: Key Principles When Educating Patients
About Immunotherapy
Management of Immunotherapy-Related Toxicities
Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer

Episode 79: Nurses Need Biosimilars Education and Resources Nov 29, 2019

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This episode was supported by funding from Mylan.

ONS member Kristi Orbaugh, RN, MSN, RNP, AOCN®, nurse practitioner for Community Hospital Oncology Physicians in Indianapolis, IN, and member of the Central Indiana ONS Chapter, joins Chris Pirschel, ONS staff writer/producer, to discuss the recent biosimilar focus group held at ONS, the key takeaways from that meeting, and how the Society will support nurses as they encounter more biosimilars in practice.

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An Oncology Nursing Overview of Biosimilars
Biosimilars, Oral Agents, and Drugs Targeting Genetic Mutations Are Creating a Paradigm Shift in Cancer Treatment
Novel Therapies: How CAR T Cells and Biosimilars Are Changing Cancer Care
Biosimilars: Exploring the History, Science, and Progress
Episode 10: How Biosimilars Could Impact the Future of Cancer Care

Episode 78: Ethical Distress Impacts Nursing Practice Nov 22, 2019

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ONS member Suzanne Carroll, MSN, RN, AOCN®, clinical nurse manager at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY, and member of the Western New York ONS Chapter, joins Chris Pirschel, ONS staff writer/producer, to discuss ethical distress, how it impacts patient care, and ways nurses can navigate distress in their practice.

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Ethical Dilemmas at the End of Life
Have the Moral Courage to Do the Right Thing
How to Have Ethical Discussions in Your Practice
Navigating Moral Distress in the Face of Ethical Dilemmas
Ethics in Oncology Nursing
The Code of Ethics for Nurses

Episode 77: A Turning Point for Safe Handling Practice Nov 15, 2019

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ONS member Seth Eisenberg, RN, ADN, OCN®, BMTCN®, professional practice coordinator of infusion services at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance in Washington and member of the Puget Sound ONS Chapter, joins Chris Pirschel, ONS staff writer/producer, to discuss the important aspects of safe handling in oncology nursing, what the upcoming USP chapter launch will mean for practice, and how healthcare professionals can advocate for safety in their institutions.

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Handle With Care: How USP Will Affect Nursing Practice
What Oncology Nurses Need to Know About USP
Ensuring Healthcare Worker Safety When Handling Hazardous Drugs
Episode 68: Empowering Healthcare Workers to Handle Hazardous Drugs
Toolkit for Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs for Nurses in Oncology
Hazardous Drug Exposures in Health Care
Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association
USP General Chapter Hazardous Drugs—Handling in Healthcare Settings

Episode 76: ONS Guidelines Will Answer Key Symptom Management Questions Nov 08, 2019

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Pamela Ginex, EdD, MPH, RN, OCN®, ONS senior manager of evidence-based practice and inquiry, joins Chris Pirschel, ONS staff writer/producer, to discuss the Society's new symptom management guidelines, the process by which the guidelines were developed, and how they'll influence practice for nurses and clinicians throughout the oncology community.

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ONS Putting Evidence Into Practice (PEP)
Constipation
Hot Flashes
Lymphedema
Radiodermatitis
Skin Reactions

Episode 75: LGBTQ+ Patients Face Significant Barriers to Successful Cancer Care Nov 01, 2019

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ONS member David Rice, RN, PhD, NP, 2019 ONS Congress speaker; former director of education, evidence-based practice, and research at City of Hope in Duarte, CA; and member of the Greater Los Angeles ONS Chapter, joins Chris Pirschel, ONS staff writer/producer, to discuss the issues the LGBTQ+ oncology population faces, the importance of cultural competence in nursing practice, and ways nurses can best support their patients.

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Considerations for Care of LGBTQ+ Patients With Cancer
The Psychosocial Needs of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender Patients With Cancer
The Future of LGBT Cancer Care: Practice and Research Implications
Cancer and the LGBT Community
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Cancer Care
Logical Family

Episode 74: Nurse's Own Cancer Sheds Light on Patient Experience Oct 25, 2019

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ONS member Lindsay Norris, RN, BSN, oncology nurse at the University of Kansas Health System in Westwood and member of the Greater Kansas City ONS Chapter, joins Chris Pirschel, ONS staff writer, to discuss what it's like to be on both sides of a cancer diagnosis—as a patient and provider—what she learned from her experiences as a patient with cancer, how her practice changed, and what she wishes all oncology nurses knew about the patient experience.

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Dear Every Cancer Patient I Ever Took Care Of, I'm Sorry. I Didn't Get It.
How Have Your Family Experiences With Cancer Impacted Your Decision to Become an Oncology Nurse?
Laughing in the Face of Cancer: ONS Member Shares Mother's Comical Reflections on Being a Patient
Oncology Nurse-Patient Relationship
ONS 43rd Annual Congress Opening Honors Oncology Nurses' Compassion, Innovation, and Dedication
The Power of a Nurse: The Mara Mogensen Flaherty Memorial Lectureship
Cancer Support Organizations

Episode 73: Overcoming Challenges as a New Nurse Author Oct 22, 2019

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ONS member Suzanne Mahon, RN, DNSc, AOCN®, AGN-BC, clinical nurse specialist, professor at Saint Louis University and member of the St. Louis ONS Chapter, joins Chris Pirschel, ONS staff writer, to discuss the challenges new nurse authors face, how to overcome barriers when writing and publishing, and how any nurse can become a published author.

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ONS Voice Nurse Stories
ONS Voice articles by Suzanne Mahon
Episode 24: How Publishing Can Advance Your Nursing Career – Part 1
Episode 25: How Publishing Can Advance Your Nursing Career – Part 2
Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing Writing Mentorship Program

Episode 72: Caring for Older Adults With Cancer Oct 18, 2019

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ONS and Greater Los Angeles ONS Chapter members Carolina Uranga, MSN, AGCNS-BC, RN-BC, OCN®, clinical nurse specialist, and Leana Chien, MSN, RN, GCNS-BC, GNP-BC, nurse practitioner, from the City of Hope in Duarte, CA, join Chris Pirschel, ONS staff writer, to discuss caring for older adults with cancer, including addressing complexities found in that patient population, geriatric assessments, physical activity in older adults, and guidelines for geriatric oncology care.

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Older Adults With Cancer
Care of the Older Adult with Cancer ONS Learning Library
Geriatric Assessments Can Improve Shared Decision Making, Patient Satisfaction
Geriatric Oncology Ambulatory Care Clinics Address Older Patients' Needs
How Does ONS Support Nurses Who Care for Older Adults With Cancer?
Get Up, Get Moving
Cancer Aging Research Group
Association of Community Cancer Centers Geriatric Assessment
ConsultGeri
International Society of Geriatric Oncology
Guidelines for Older Adult Oncology

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Episode 71: The Power of Nursing Science Oct 15, 2019

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ONS member Peggy Rosenzweig, PhD, FNP-C, AOCNP, FAAN, professor at the University of Pittsburgh's School of Nursing in Pennsylvania, joins Chris Pirschel, ONS staff writer, to discuss oncology nursing science, its vital role in advancing patient care, and how nurse-led research impacts practice on a daily basis.

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