Oncology Nursing Society

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Where ONS Voices Talk CancerJoin oncology nurses on the Oncology Nursing Society's award-winning podcast as they sit down to discuss the topics important to nursing practice and treating patients with cancer. ISSN 2998-2308

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Episode 51: ONS Resources for Magnet Status 31.05.2019 26:18

ONS member Michele Gaguski, MSN, RN, AOCN®, CHPN, NE-BC, APN-C, cancer program administrator at the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center in Sewell, NJ, joins Chris Pirschel, ONS staff writer, to discuss the goals and objectives of the Magnet program, how it benefits nursing practice, and what ONS resources are available to help institutions achieve Magnet status. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" Kevi...

Episode 50: Difficult Decisions in Childhood Cancer Care 24.05.2019 38:57

ONS member Pam Hinds, RN, PhD, FAAN, 2019 ONS Congress Mara Mogenson Flaherty lecturer, director of nursing research and quality outcomes at Children's National Health System, and professor of pediatrics at George Washington University in Washington, DC, joins Chris Pirschel, ONS staff writer, to discuss navigating difficult decisions in pediatric oncology, working with parents of seriously ill ch...

Episode 49: The Cancer Survivorship Conundrum 17.05.2019 22:34

ONS member Michelle Mollica, PhD, MPH, RN, OCN ® , program director at the National Cancer Institute's Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, joins Chris Pirschel, ONS staff writer, to discuss the growing challenges of cancer survivorship, research opportunities for nurse scientists, and how oncology nurses can meet the needs of cancer survivors. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust"...

Episode 48: CNS or CNL: Which Is Right for Me? 13.05.2019 30:28

ONS members Lenise Taylor, MN, RN, AOCNS ® , BMTCN ® , clinical nurse specialist (CNS) at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, and Nancy Froggatt, MN, RN, CNL, clinical nurse leader (CNL) at Froedert Hospital in Milwaukee, WI, join Chris Pirschel, ONS staff writer, to discuss the differences between CNS and CNL roles, how they affect practice, and what nurses considering either role need to know. Music C...

Episode 47: Oncology Nursing Certification Test Prep 03.05.2019 37:37

ONS member Angie Caton, BSN, RN, OCN ® , community education nurse/clinical staff development coordinator at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville and Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) board member, joins Chris Pirschel, ONS staff writer, to discuss ways nurses can prepare for certification testing, helpful study tips, and much more. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust"...

Episode 46: Nurses Are Crucial in Local Advocacy Efforts 26.04.2019 25:09

ONS member Natalie Hamm, RN, MSPH, oncology nurse and health policy consultant from Arlington, VA, joins Chris Pirschel, ONS staff writer, to discuss the importance of advocacy at the local and state level, how oncology nurses can make a difference in their communities, and much more. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribu...

Episode 45: Symptom Self-Management in Rural Communities—ONS Congress 19.04.2019 37:04

ONS member Stephanie Gilbertson-White, PhD, APRN-BC, assistant professor at the University of Iowa College of Nursing and ONS Congress speaker, joins Chris Pirschel, ONS staff writer, to discuss her research into the Oncology Associated Symptoms and Individual Strategies (OASIS) intervention, the importance of symptom self-management, and much more. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" Kevin Mac...

Episode 44: How Nurses Innovate in Practice Every Day 13.04.2019 39:24

ONS member Rachel Walker, PhD, RN, OCN ® , ONS Congress keynote speaker, invention ambassador for the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and assistant professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, joins Chris Pirschel, ONS staff writer, to discuss nurse-led innovation, nursing inventors, ways that nurses innovate in cancer practice, and much more. Music Credit: "Fireflies...

Episode 43: Sharing Patient, Provider, and Caregiver Resources 08.04.2019 29:08

ONS member Tracy Wyant, DNP, AOCN ® , CHPN, director of cancer information at the American Cancer Society (ACS), joins Chris Pirschel by phone to discuss the ACS's patient education resources, healthcare provider programs, available services for caregivers, and much more. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Lice...

Episode 42: Your 2019 ONS Congress Primer 29.03.2019 24:56

ONS member Danya Garner, MSN, RN-BC, OCN ® , CCRN, nurse educator at MD Anderson Cancer Center and ONS Congress Planning Team member, joins Chris Pirschel to discuss what attendees need to know about ONS's annual Congress, how to make the most of your time onsite, and so much more. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attributio...

Episode 41: Advocating for Palliative Care and Hospice Education 25.03.2019 23:32

Alec Stone, ONS's director of government affairs in Washington, DC, joins Chris Pirschel, ONS staff writer, to discuss the Palliative Care and Hospice Education Training Act (PCHETA), how nurses are advocating for legislation, the status of PCHETA, and much more. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http...

Episode 40: Breaking Down Checkpoint Inhibitors 15.03.2019 50:46

ONS member Virginia Bayer, BSN, RN, CCRP, research nurse supervisor at MD Anderson Cancer Center, joins ONS's Barbara Lubejko, MS, RN, to discuss checkpoint inhibitors, their impact on patient care, what oncology nurses need to know about immunotherapies, and much more. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licens...

Episode 39: Understanding Genomics in Oncology Nursing 08.03.2019 39:24

ONS member Patricia Friend, PhD, APRN-CNS, AOCNS®, AGN-BC, associate professor and program director for the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing at Loyola University in Chicago, IL, joins ONS's Erin Dickman, MS, RN, OCN®, to discuss the different applications of genetics and genomics, what oncology nurses need to know about genomics, and much more. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" Kevin MacLeo...

Episode 38: What Does It Take to Be a Successful Leader? 01.03.2019 34:15

Marcy Adams, MBA, RN, BHA, ONS Congress Career Fair presenter and deputy director of oncology at Bayer, joins Chris Pirschel to discuss the differences between leadership and management, how every nurse can fill a leadership role, what makes a successful leader, and more. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Lice...

Episode 37: How Washington Is Tackling High Prescription Drug Costs 22.02.2019 31:09

Dede Sweeney, ONS's director of government affairs, joins Chris Pirschel, ONS staff writer, to discuss Congress's plan to address high prescription drug costs, what the current administration is doing about it, what nurses can do to help their patients, and more. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http...

Episode 36: The Power of Presentation—How to Develop Public Speaking Skills 15.02.2019 51:18

ONS member Teresa Knoop, MSN, RN, AOCN ® , assistant director of clinical operations at Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville, TN, joins ONS's Chris Pirschel to discuss what nurses need to know about giving a clinical presentation, tips and best practices for a successful talk, and much more. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Comm...

Episode 35: Getting Involved in Global Oncology Nursing 07.02.2019 24:29

Jean Rosiak, DNP, RN, AOCNP ® , CBCN ® , former ONS director-at-large and currently a nurse practitioner at Aurora Medical Group in Wisconsin, joins ONS's Barbara Lubejko, MS, RN, oncology clinical specialist, to discuss ONS's international nursing efforts, her experiences working in other countries, how nurses can get involved globally, and much more. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" Kevin...

Episode 34: Industry Challenges Contribute to Financial Toxicity 01.02.2019 1:06:22

In this third panel discussion from ONS's Health Policy Summit in Washington DC, Alan Balch, PhD, Patient Advocate Foundation chief executive officer, Mike Ybarra, MD, FAAEM, FACEP, vice president of medical affairs for the Pharmaceutical Research Manufacturers Association, and Jeannine Walston, a 20-year brain cancer survivor and patient advocate, discuss the challenges of tackling financial toxi...

Episode 33: Why Nursing Advocacy Is Important 26.01.2019 36:45

Alec Stone, ONS's director of government affairs in Washington, DC, joins Chris Pirschel to discuss the importance of oncology nursing advocacy, how nurses can get involved at the local and national levels, ongoing ONS events in health policy, and much more. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://cr...

Episode 32: Effective Job Interviewing Skills to Create a Lasting Impression 23.01.2019 43:43

ONS member and Congress Career Fair presenter Stephanie Barrett, RN, BSN, OCN®, national director of oncology clinical educators at IQVIA, joins ONS's Chris Pirschel to discuss what oncology nurses need to know about effective job interviewing tactics, how to understand the interview process, common mistakes for job seekers, and more. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" Kevin MacLeod (incompete...

Episode 31: How to Become an Oncology Nursing Leader 11.01.2019 27:46

ONS member Ashley Leak Bryant, PhD, RN-BC, OCN ® , assistant professor and researcher at the University of North Carolina School of Nursing, clinical nurse at the North Carolina Cancer Hospital, and chair of ONS's Leadership Development Committee, joins Chelsea Backler, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, AOCNS ® , oncology clinical specialist at ONS, to discuss the importance of nursing leadership roles, how to...

Episode 30: What Patients Should Know About Medicare and Insurance Cancer Coverage 04.01.2019 58:01

In this second live panel discussion from ONS's Health Policy Summit in Washington, DC, Georgetown University research professor JoAnn Valk, MA, and Judith Gorsuch, JD, vice president at Hart Health Strategies, discuss the differences between private and federal coverage, the complexities of navigating cancer costs, the important Medicare information nurses need to know, and much more. Music Credi...

Episode 29: Why Pediatric Patients With Cancer Need Creative Play 26.12.2018 27:58

ONS member Adrienne Schleisman, BSN, RN, staff nurse at Children's Hospital and Medical Center in Omaha, NE, joins ONS staff writer Chris Pirschel to discuss working with pediatric patients with cancer, the importance of incorporating play into care, and many more ways to support and care for younger patients and their families. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com...

Episode 28: Resume Writing Tips to Tell Your Professional Story 20.12.2018 29:38

ONS Congress presenter Heather Costa, PHR, SHRM-CP, recruiter from the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, joins ONS staff writer Chris Pirschel to discuss what nurses need to know about resume writing, how to make yourself stand out to potential employers, and much more. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By...

Episode 27: How Self-Care Can Impact Your Nursing Practice 14.12.2018 28:35

ONS member Deborah Christensen, MSN, APRN, AOCNS®, oncology nurse navigator at Southwest Cancer Clinic in St. George, UT, joins Erin Dickman, MS, RN, OCN®, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, to discuss why we need self-care as nurses and as people, how self-care can benefit your practice, the best ways to implement self-care in your daily routine, and much more. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Star...