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A Chef, a Cardiologist, and an Epidemiologist Walk Into a Room | ONS Connect
onsconnect.org — “It’s hard to talk seriously about nutrition with patients when you are handing them their second ice cream at midnight. Hospitals have chosen to get clear about promoting a tobacco-free image across their campuses, yet still send mixed messages about the role of nutrition in healing and health.” View full resource at onsconnect.org
Most Recently Shared on April 26, 2012 at 2:20 am By:
ONS Connect - A Chef, a Cardiologist, and an Epidemiologist Walk Into a Room http://t.co/nTGosTq0
Lessons From Leadership: Your Moral Fitness | ONS Connect
onsconnect.org — “Nursing is a profession fraught with uncertainty, and clinicians struggle to make the best possible decisions for and with their patients to achieve the best possible outcomes. Last month’s RE:Connect post on Amanda Trujillo is an exemplar of one nurse with the courage to speak up on behalf of nursing despite the devastating consequences she faces.” View full resource at onsconnect.org
Most Recently Shared on March 22, 2012 at 2:03 pm By:
Excellent!>> Lessons from Leadership: Your Moral Fitness http://t.co/t14zZYOU #ReConnect
Men: Love Yourself, Check Yourself | ONS Connect
onsconnect.org — “It's official. February is the Unofficial Testicular Cancer Awareness Month as deemed by the clever folks at Single Jingles. (Yes, you read correctly, and it's okay to laugh.)” View full resource at onsconnect.org
Most Recently Shared on February 9, 2012 at 1:54 am By:
RT @OncologyNursing: Men: Love Yourself, Check Yourself http://t.co/z62Ww4Ak #ReConnect @singlejingles
The Case of the Painful Port | ONS Connect
onsconnect.org — “Louise arrives in your office for her chemotherapy treatment with doxorubicin and paclitaxel. You access her implanted port without difficulty and obtain a brisk blood return. However, when you begin to flush with normal saline, she complains of severe burning.” View full resource at onsconnect.org
Most Recently Shared on January 19, 2012 at 5:09 pm By:
I missed #IVchat so I'll RT the following RT @OncologyNursing: What Would You Do? The Case of the Painful Port http://t.co/hSmqi2w5
Show Your Body and Mind Some Love; Take A Nap | ONS Connect
onsconnect.org — “So what's the self-care challenge for this week? Napping. Yep, you read right. Take a nap at least one day this week. Maybe it is five minutes; maybe it is 45 minutes. Give it a shot.” View full resource at onsconnect.org
Most Recently Shared on January 17, 2012 at 3:47 am By:
Thanks! RT @OncologyNursing: New post from @joniwatson: Show Your Body and Mind Some Love; Take A Nap http://t.co/pPCxWr67 #ReConnect
Sexual Orientation May Influence Cancer Survivorship | ONS Connect
onsconnect.org — “A new study found that homosexual men were 1.9 times more likely to report a cancer diagnosis than were heterosexual men, and lesbian and bisexual women who survived the disease were more than twice as likely to report fair or poor health than were heterosexual female survivors.” View full resource at onsconnect.org
Most Recently Shared on November 12, 2011 at 4:46 pm By:
ONS Connect - Sexual Orientation May Influence Cancer Survivorship http://t.co/BKmZQ64m
The Wonderful World of Outpatient Services | ONS Connect
onsconnect.org — “I'm new to ambulatory care. Like wet-behind-the-ears, green-as-grass new. It is an understatement to say I am learning all sorts of stuff I never once took a second thought about while working at the (inpatient) bedside.” View full resource at onsconnect.org
Most Recently Shared on October 18, 2011 at 2:26 pm By:
Julianna Paradisi - JParadisiRN Nurse
@joniwatson Many Thanks for the link to my post in your ONS Connect article this AM: http://t.co/frMx02ky #ONS #AmbulatoryCare
Is Your Patient Experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress After a Cancer Diagnosis? | ONS Connect
onsconnect.org — “Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is most often associated with military personnel who have seen combat. Other highly stressful, life-threatening events causing PTSD include natural disasters, terrorist acts, violent personal attack (e.g., rape), or other traumatic occurrence. Since 1994, PTSD has been applied to people with life-threatening illnesses as well.” View full resource at onsconnect.org
Most Recently Shared on May 17, 2011 at 7:03 pm By:
RT @OncologyNursing: Is Your Patient Experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress After a Cancer Diagnosis? http://n.ons.org/lWWYPG
10 Things I Learned Last Week About Oncology Family Caregivers | ONS Connect
onsconnect.org — “My social work colleague, Jill Dodson, and I have just returned from the most incredible course: Improving Quality of Life and Quality of Care for Oncology Family Caregivers. Thirteen researchers, including superstar nurses like Betty Ferrell, Barbara Given, Laurel Northouse, and Polly Masanec presented the state of the science about the often invisible work and pain of caregivers who take care of loved ones with cancer. We are fired up and ready to start working on projects for family caregiver” View full resource at onsconnect.org
Most Recently Shared on April 22, 2011 at 2:15 pm By:
10 Things I Learned Last Week About Oncology Family Caregivers http://n.ons.org/hijT7Y #MuGard $ACCP
Cancer Myths, Stories, and Hearsays | ONS Connect
onsconnect.org — “In recent times, I have noticed a trend in the discussions when educating new patients. Many bring up myths or stories about cancer or its treatment as part of that discussion. Often this comes about from the patient--™s lack of knowledge of chemotherapy, but sometimes its perpetuated from others' helpful or sometimes less helpful perceptions or comments. I--™m sure that many of you will be able to identify with this. For example, when patients are asked what they know or understand ” View full resource at onsconnect.org
Most Recently Shared on April 10, 2011 at 5:33 pm By:
Myths, stories, & hearsays need perspective and relevance for each patient by Magazine of Oncology Nursing Society http://bit.ly/g7FEEg
Top Five Things I Can’t Wait For From ONS Congress | ONS Connect
onsconnect.org — “I registered and booked all my travel for the 2011 ONS Congress last week. Now I have Congress fever, so I have to share some of the great aspects of Congress that have me waiting with much anticipation. Here's my top five list.” View full resource at onsconnect.org
Most Recently Shared on March 14, 2011 at 9:08 pm By:
Yay! Just registered for the #ONSCongress ONCC Breakfast. Can't wait. What else am I looking forward to? http://bit.ly/f4UfZI
In Memory: Rose Mary Carroll-Johnson, ONF Editor for 20 years | ONS Connect
onsconnect.org — “Rose Mary Carroll-Johnson, RN, MN, noted oncology nurse, researcher, author, and editor of the Oncology Nursing Forum for more than 20 years, died at home on Monday, February 21, from cancer. Carroll-Johnson was an active member of the Oncology Nursing Society, serving on the Society--™s first Steering Council in 1996. She coedited two editions of the popular Psychosocial Nursing Care Along the Cancer Continuum along with Linda M. Gorman and Nancy Jo Bush.” View full resource at onsconnect.org
Most Recently Shared on February 23, 2011 at 2:05 pm By:
Very sorry to hear that. RIP RT @OncologyNursing: In Memory: Rose Mary Carroll-Johnson, ONF Editor for 20 yrs http://twurl.nl/nbmo7n
Flip That Cam to Dish on Oncology Nursing | ONS Connect
onsconnect.org — “I appreciate hearing about others' stories about why and how they became nurses because we're united in our diversity. Oncology nursing is no different, and we're going to celebrate that. So, here it is - ONS's video contest! Flip open your camera, grab your colleagues, and let the world know why you love oncology nursing. All submissions are due by April 15, 2011.” View full resource at onsconnect.org
Most Recently Shared on February 15, 2011 at 9:06 pm By:
Terri Schmitt Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse
RT @joniwatson for ONS Connect http://bit.ly/hrD4D4 Onc RN's tell ur stories! #nurses
Grow Professionally – Volunteer | ONS Connect
onsconnect.org — “I volunteered for ONS yesterday as a Congress abstract reviewer. It was my third year participating, and yesterday I reflected on how much the opportunity has meant to me.” View full resource at onsconnect.org
Most Recently Shared on January 4, 2011 at 9:39 pm By:
#Nurses: Grow Professionally - Volunteer http://bit.ly/enIe2H #ONS
Running for My Life | ONS Connect
onsconnect.org — “I was obese. Ouch. It--™s not a friendly word. There's definite stigma associated with it. I cried when I realized how much weight I needed to lose and how long it would realistically take me. It wasn--™t easy. I had to come to terms with it. Now -- six months later -- my BMI is 28. I--™m still overweight, yes, but I--™ve lost 40 pounds! According to the CDC, 66% of Americans are either overweight or obese. The majority of us -including nurses - are not within our healthy” View full resource at onsconnect.org
Most Recently Shared on December 7, 2010 at 2:43 pm By:
"Running for My Life" -continuing the discussion abt obesity in nursing & my own struggles on the #ONS Re:Connect Blog. http://bit.ly/fsNguk
