The ONS Podcast

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...

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...

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 Jar...

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, jo...

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 So...

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-oncolog...

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...

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 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...

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 br...

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 colleague...

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 ...

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...

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:...

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...

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 previo...

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...

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...

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  a n ongoing  series about oncolog...

ONS members Kristin Daly, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP®, medical oncology nurse practitioner at the Siteman Cancer Center at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO, and Jessica Pforr, RN, AOCNP®, nurse practitioner at Mon Medical Center in Morgantown, WV, join Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, to discuss biomarker testing, interpreting test results, and...

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 Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, to discuss patient education prior to and during immunotherapy. This is a continued conversation from a previous episode that discussed findings from...

Marcus Henderson, MSN, RN, lecturer from the University of Pennsylvania's Department of Family and Community Health, director-at-large on the American Nurses Association's board of directors, and member of the National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing, joins Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, to discuss how to eradicate discrimination and inequity among the nur...

ONS member  Cindy Dionysus, MSN, RN, OCN ® , infusion nurse at Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin, MN ,  and nursing instructor at Central Lake College in Brainerd, MN , joins Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, to discuss how oncology nurses can safely administer etoposide chemotherapy and manage its associated adverse events. This episode is part of an ongoing ser...

ONS member Theresa Latchford, RN, MS, AOCNS ® , BMTCN ® , clinical nurse specialist at Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto, CA, and member of the Silicon Valley ONS Chapter, joins Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, to discuss cytokine release syndrome and its associated immunotherapies. This episode is part of a new series about oncologic emergencies. We'll add a link t...

ONS member Erica Fischer-Cartlidge, DNP, CNS, CBCN ® , AOCNS ® , interim director of nursing practice at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, and three other ONS leaders join Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, to discuss the importance of mentorship in nursing, mentoring approaches and recommendations, and benefits for mentors and mentees. Fischer-...