ONS Past President Pamela (PJ) Haylock, PhD, RN, FAAN, editorial board member for the American Journal of Nursing, member of the San Antonio ONS Chapter, and coeditor with ONS Past President Carol Curtiss, MSN, RN-BC, of Cancer Survivorship: Interprofessional, Patient-Centered Approaches to the Seasons of Survival , joins Chris Pirschel, ONS staff writer/producer, to discuss how nurses can prepare patients for cancer survivorship, understand the different seasons of survival, and overcome challe...
Feb 21, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 91
ONS President Laura Fennimore, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, and ONS Chief Executive Officer Brenda Nevidjon, MSN, RN, FAAN, discuss the Year of the Nurse and Midwife—as 2020 is designated by the World Health Organization—and what it means for the oncology nursing profession. They also talk about ONS's 45th anniversary in 2020, how the Society plans to celebrate and elevate oncology nursing, and ways nurses can champion their profession through the Year of the Nurse and beyond. Music Credit: "Fireflies and S...
Feb 14, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 90
ONS member Diane Otte, MSN, RN, OCN®, president of the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) Board of Directors, staff nurse at the Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, WI, and member of the Southeast Minnesota ONS Chapter, joins Chris Pirschel, ONS staff writer/producer, to discuss ways to engage employers in the certification process, how nurses can advocate for certification at their institution, and programs from ONCC that can help simplify the certification process. Music Cre...
Feb 07, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 89
Kristine B. LeFebvre, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, AOCN®, ONS oncology clinical specialist, joins Chris Pirschel, ONS staff writer/producer, to discuss chemotherapy administration in non-oncology settings, how oncology nurses can support their non-oncology colleagues, and ways institutions are addressing the demand for oncology RNs in a variety of settings. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Episode Notes: Check out t...
Jan 31, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 88
ONS member Susan Rawl, PhD, RN, FAAHB, FAAN, professor in the science and nursing care department and director of the Advanced Training in Self-Management Interventions Program at Indiana University School of Nursing in Indianapolis, and member of the Central Indiana ONS Chapter, joins Chris Pirschel, ONS staff writer/producer, to discuss barriers to patient education, how healthcare disparities affect education delivery, and ways nurses can overcome challenges to support patient needs. Music Cr...
Jan 24, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 87
ONS Director of Government Affairs Alec Stone, MA, MPA, joins Chris Pirschel, ONS's staff writer/producer, to discuss the nursing advocacy achievements of 2019, what legislation and policies will be significant in 2020, what expect during a presidential election year, and how nurses can affect the health policy conversation in 2020 and beyond. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Episode Notes: Check out the...
Jan 17, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 86
ONS member Lisa Blackburn, MS, APRN-CNS, AOCNS®, clinical nurse specialist at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute in Columbus, OH, and member of the Columbus ONS Chapter, joins Chris Pirschel, ONS staff writer/producer, to discuss the importance of oncology nursing resilience, ways the THRIVE program helps foster self-care for nurses, and how to incorporate self-care strategies into your practice. Music Cr...
Jan 09, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 85
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 what nurses need to know about biosimilars, the need for biosimilar patient education resources, and how ONS and its members can move the needle for the future of biosimilars. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardus...
Jan 03, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 84
ONS member Heidi Donovan, PhD, RN, professor in the Department of Health and Community Systems at the University of Pittsburgh, ONS Congress speaker, and member of the Greater Pittsburgh ONS Chapter, joins Chris Pirschel, ONS staff writer/producer, to discuss multisymptom management strategies, the WRITE system for symptom interventions, and how oncology nurses can advance symptom management for their patients. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under...
Dec 27, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 83
On this bonus episode, Diane Scheuring, ONS manager of learning and development, joins Chris Pirschel, ONS staff writer/producer, to discuss changes to the ONS election for 2020, how and when members can vote, and how to get involved in ONS leadership opportunities. Then, each 2020 ONS election candidate shares a brief message. Candidates are presented in reverse alphabetical order. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribu...
Dec 23, 2019•15 min
ONS members Melissa Thess, PT, CLT, director of education and quality, and Amanda Hodges, BSN, RN, OCN®, director of implementation, from ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation in Mechanicsburg, PA, join Chris Pirschel, ONS staff writer/producer, to discuss the impact of physical activity on patient care, ways nurses can encourage their patients to exercise, and the American College of Sports Medicine's exercise recommendations for patients with cancer. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" Kevin MacLeo...
Dec 20, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 82
ONS Congress speaker, Eloise Theisen, RN, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, president-elect of the American Cannabis Nurses Association, adult geriatric nurse practitioner, and cofounder of Radicle Health in Walnut Creek, CA, joins Chris Pirschel, ONS staff writer/producer, to discuss medical cannabis use in practice, common misconceptions associated with the drug, and ways nurses can discuss cannabis with their patients. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creati...
Dec 13, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 81
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. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" Kevin MacLeod (incompete...
Dec 06, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 80
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. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" K...
Nov 29, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 79
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. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Episode Notes Check out these resource...
Nov 22, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 78
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. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" Kevin ...
Nov 15, 2019•49 min•Season 1Ep. 77
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. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Episode Notes Check out the...
Nov 08, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 76
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. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)...
Nov 01, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 75
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. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" Kevin ...
Oct 25, 2019•49 min•Season 1Ep. 74
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. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Episode Notes Check out these...
Oct 22, 2019•49 min•Season 1Ep. 73
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. Music Credit: "Fireflie...
Oct 18, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 72
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. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Episode Notes Check out these resources from today's episode: T...
Oct 15, 2019•45 min•Season 1Ep. 71
ONS member Mary Brennan, AGACNP-BC, ANP, CNS, DNP, FAANP, 2019 ONS Congress speaker, clinical associate professor and director of the adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner program at New York University's Rory Meyers College of Nursing and member of the New York City ONS Chapter, joins Chris Pirschel, ONS staff writer, to discuss medical cannabis, the potential dangers for incorporating it into practice, what we still need to learn, and much more. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust"...
Oct 11, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 70
ONS's Director of Government Affairs, Alec Stone, MA, MPA, joins Chris Pirschel, ONS staff writer, to discuss the Society's annual Capitol Hill Days event, how ONS members are working with legislators to advocate for their patients, and ways to champion the oncology nursing profession in the health policy arena. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Episode Notes Check out these resources from today's episode: T...
Oct 04, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 69
ONS member MiKaela Olsen, DNP, APRN-CNS, AOCNS®, FAAN, oncology and hematology clinical nurse specialist at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer and member of the Greater Baltimore ONS Chapter in Maryland, and Philip Schwieterman, PharmD, MHA, director of pediatrics and oncology pharmacy services at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy in Lexington, join Chris Pirschel, ONS staff writer, to discuss the new ONS and Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association joint position statement on s...
Sep 27, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 68
ONS member Nickolaus Escobedo, DNP, RN, OCN®, NE-BC, vice president of the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation Board of Directors, director of nursing for inpatient oncology and bone marrow transplantation at Houston Methodist Hospital in Texas, and member of the Houston ONS Chapter, joins Chris Pirschel, ONS staff writer, to discuss the importance of certification to Magnet status, ways employers and patients benefit from oncology certified nurses, and how to advocate for certification i...
Sep 20, 2019•36 min•Season 1Ep. 67
ONS member Lisa Parks, MS, APRN-CNP, ANP-BC, nurse practitioner in the division of surgical oncology at the Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital and Columbus ONS Chapter member, joins Chris Pirschel, ONS staff writer, to discuss what nurses need to know about robotic surgery in oncology, how to help their patients recover in post-op, and much more. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Episode Notes Check...
Sep 13, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 66
ONS member Rebecca Crane Okada, PhD, RN, CNS, AOCN®, program manager of the patient support and Willow Sage wellness programs at Providence Saint John's Margie Petersen Breast Cancer Center in Santa Monica, CA, and Greater Los Angeles ONS Chapter member, joins Chris Pirschel, ONS staff writer, to discuss why the words you use matter to patients, how to reframe the cancer conversation, and ways to empower patients during cancer treatment. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" Kevin MacLeod (inco...
Sep 06, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 65
ONS member Jean Sellers, RN, MSN, executive director at North Carolina Oncology Navigator Association in Chapel Hill and North Carolina Triangle ONS Chapter member, joins Chris Pirschel, ONS staff writer, to discuss the important role oncology nurse navigators play in patient care, how nurses can lean on their navigator colleagues, and where the nurse navigator field is heading for the future. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons:...
Aug 30, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 64
ONS members Natalie Jackson, MSN, RN, Houston ONS Chapter, of MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX, and Suzanne McGettigan, CRNP, Philadelphia ONS Chapter, from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, join Chris Pirschel, ONS's staff writer, to discuss communication challenges in immunotherapy, how nurses can empower their patients to speak up, and effective strategies to foster communication among the medical team. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.co...
Aug 23, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 63
