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 proce...
May 27, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 209
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 discussio...
May 20, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 208
ONS member Roberta Kaplow, RN, PhD, CCRN, AOCNS®, clinical nurse specialist at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA, and member of the Metro Atlanta ONS Chapter, talks with Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, about the latest nursing management and prevention strategies for malignant pleural effusion. This episode is a part of a series about oncologic emergencies; the previous episodes are linked in the episode notes. You can also earn free NCPD contact hours by ...
May 13, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 207
"Biomarkers give us information not only to diagnose a patient, but also to see whether a patient is going to have GVHD in the near future, whether a patient is going to respond to the treatment we'll give, and what would be the overall outcome and survival." ONS member Nilesh Kalariya, PhD, AGPCNP-BC, AOCNP®, research nurse practitioner at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX, talks with Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, about managing acute and chronic graft-...
May 06, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 206
The inflating price tag of cancer care means that more patients are facing the difficult choice of paying for everyday needs or their cancer treatment. Matthew Banegas, PhD, MPH, MS, associate professor of radiation medicine and applied sciences at the University of California San Diego and a member of Moores Cancer Center's Cancer Control Program, talks with Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, about COVID-driven financial hardship and its implications for cancer car...
Apr 29, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 205
"There's nothing more we can do." How often do patients with cancer hear those words? But ONS member Reanne Booker, RN, MN, a nurse practitioner at Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, believes differently: "I feel there's always more that we can do, even if cure is no longer possible." Booker talks with Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, about how radiation is used in palliative and end-of-life care and oncology nurses' role in helping patients and...
Apr 22, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 204
Elevated intracranial pressure is a life-threatening cancer complication, but oncology nurses can take steps to prevent and recognize it in their patients. ONS member Mary Elizabeth Davis, DNP, RN, AOCNS®, clinical nurse specialist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, NY, and member of the New York City ONS Chapter, talks with Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, about the latest nursing strategies for increased intracranial pressure, a situation tha...
Apr 15, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 203
Social media is an innovative study recruitment and intervention tool, but what are the ethical considerations surrounding its data? ONS member Lisa Carter-Harris, PhD, APRN, ANP-C, FAAN, associate attending behavioral scientist at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York, NY, talks with Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, about online health data, using social media for oncology clinical trials, and the ethical considerations surrounding all of it. Music C...
Apr 08, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 202
Survivorship care models are a framework to build on and customize for each patient's needs, not a generic form for everyone. ONS member Michelle Mollica, PhD, MPH, RN, OCN®, senior advisor for the National Cancer Institute's Office of Cancer Survivorship in Bethesda, MD, talks with Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, about how nurses can tailor survivorship care models for each of their patients and a framework for building custom models. The advertising messages in...
Apr 01, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 201
What is it like to govern a professional association that serves more than 100,000 oncology nurses? ONS Board of Directors members Nancy Houlihan, MA, RN, AOCN®, Kristin Ferguson, DNP, RN, MSN, OCN®, and Marty Polovich, PhD, RN, AOCN®-Emeritus, reflect on their experiences of leading during a pandemic, 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 Attr...
Mar 25, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 200
Cardiac tamponade typically presents gradually over time, and it can happen multiple times throughout a patient's cancer care journey. Oncology nurses must stay cognizant of the warning signs and management approaches. ONS member Roberta Kaplow, RN, PhD, CCRN, AOCNS®, clinical nurse specialist at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA, and member of the Metro Atlanta ONS Chapter, joins Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, to discuss the latest nursing management and...
Mar 18, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 199
Oncology nurses can dismantle ageism by providing person-centered care to all patients, no matter their age. ONS member Sarah H. Kagan PhD, RN, GCNS-BC, AOCN®, FGSA, FAAN, Lucy Walker Honorary Term Professor of Gerontological Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania and gerontology clinical nurse specialist in the Abramson Cancer Center at Pennsylvania Hospital, both in Philadelphia, and member of the Philadelphia ONS Chapter, joins Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ON...
Mar 11, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 198
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 ON...
Mar 04, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 197
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...
Feb 25, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 196
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 ben...
Feb 18, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 195
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 ...
Feb 11, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 194
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...
Feb 04, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 193
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...
Jan 28, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 192
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 educa...
Jan 21, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 191
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...
Jan 14, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 190
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. Episode Notes Check out these resources from today's episode: NCPD contact hours ...
Jan 07, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 189
ONS member Elaine DeMeyer, RN, MSN, AOCN®, BMTCN®, founder of be yond 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 Ma...
Dec 31, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 188
ONS member Patricia Jakel, RN, MN, AOCN®, retired clinical nurse specialist from UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center and member of the Greater Los Angeles ONS Chapter, joins Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, to discuss the importance of well-being in the nursing profession and how it can reduce symptoms of burnout and improve resilience. Editor's note: If you consistently feel anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed, please seek the support of a mental health professional....
Dec 24, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 187
Lori Williams, PhD, APRN, OCN®, AOCN®, president of the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC), joins Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, to discuss how oncology nurses can use certification to grow professionally and develop as a leader. 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 ...
Dec 17, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 186
ONS member Deena Dell, MSN, APRN, AOCN®, nursing professional development specialist in oncology at the Sarasota Memorial Hospital Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute in Florida, joins Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, to discuss the history of surgical oncology, how it has evolved in recent years, and what we can expect in the future of the specialty. Music Credit: " Fireflies and Stardust " by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0 Earn 0...
Dec 10, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 185
Meet the candidates running for office on the ONS Board of Directors in the 2022 election in this bonus episode of the Oncology Nursing Podcast. Katrina Loutzenhiser, director of learning and development at ONS, explained the ONS Leadership Development Committee's application and evaluation process before introducing the final slate of candidates. Each candidate shared a brief message on what they would pack in their metaphorical suitcase for their ONS leadership journey. Candidates are presente...
Dec 07, 2021•14 min
ONS member Diane Cope, PhD, ARNP-BC, AOCNP®, director of nursing and oncology nurse practitioner at Florida Cancer Specialists and Research Institute in Fort Myers, joins Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, to discuss tumor lysis syndrome and its current prevention and management strategies. This episode is part of a series about oncologic emergencies; the previous episodes are also linked in the episode notes. The advertising messages in this episode are paid for by...
Dec 03, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 184
ONS member Amanda Sarafin, BSN, OCN®, MSN/Ed, nurse manager at Mount Sinai Health System in New York, NY, joins Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, to discuss how oncology nurses and patients can find reputable educational resources during all stages of cancer care. 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 th...
Nov 26, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 183
ONS member Diana Sutherland, MSN, AGNP-C, APRN, OCN®, nurse practitioner at the UC Health Barrett Cancer Center in Cincinnati, OH, and member of the Cincinnati Tri-State ONS Chapter, joins Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, to discuss how oncology nurses can safely administer trastuzumab chemotherapy and manage its associated side effects. This episode is part of an ongoing series about outpatient oncology drug infusion. The others are linked in the episode notes. M...
Nov 19, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 182
ONS member Susan Bruce, MSN, RN, AOCNS®, clinical nurse specialist at Duke Raleigh Cancer Center in North Carolina and member of the North Carolina Triangle ONS Chapter, joins Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, to discuss febrile neutropenia and nursing considerations for its management and prevention. This episode is part of an ongoing series about oncologic emergencies; the previous episode is linked in the episode notes. The advertising messages in this episode a...
Nov 12, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 181
