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Making the Decision to Let Go
Tami Borneman  
3/15/2013   7 comments
Tami Borneman explains the point at which cancer patients decide to let go.
The Silence of God
Tami Borneman  
3/4/2013   22 comments
Tami Borneman explains how patients and families of strong faith feel when their God appears to be ambiguous when needed the most.
The Uncertainty in Lung Cancer
Tami Borneman  
2/20/2013   13 comments
Tami Borneman shares her experience as a support group educator for those patients and their caregivers coping with lung cancer.
'I Just Focus on the Positives!'
Tami Borneman  
3/27/2012   7 comments
Tami Borneman discusses the conflicting evidence behind the power of a positive attitude to help patients with advanced cancer to cope.
'I Just Have No Motivation Whatsoever!'
Tami Borneman  
3/7/2012   8 comments
Tami Borneman offers some great resources to help patients identify and cope with cancer-related fatigue.
Spiritual Resources for the Oncology Nurse
Tami Borneman  
2/29/2012   8 comments
Tami Borneman shares several resources you can add to your spiritual arsenal, including journals, Websites, and e-newsletters.
Getting in Touch With Your Spiritual Side
Tami Borneman  
2/22/2012   17 comments
Tami Borneman says the FICA tool can help guide spiritual discussions in the clinical setting.
What Do I Have to Offer?
Tami Borneman  
2/15/2012   6 comments
Tami Borneman shares a personal experience as a volunteer chaplain trying to meet the spiritual needs of a patient she assumed wanted nothing to do with her.
Why Should Cancer Patients Tell Their Story?
Tami Borneman  
2/8/2012   15 comments
Tami Borneman discusses the importance of storytelling to the cancer patient.
Soul Weapons: Survival & Telling the Story
Tami Borneman  
2/3/2012   7 comments
Oncology nurses can elicit stories from their patients and facilitate the telling of patient stories.




Latest Blog Roll
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi shares a story about a pageant contestant who's mission goes far beyond the crown.
Maggie Hughes explains that dying with dignity appears to be gaining recognition as more states seek approval.
Katie Mitchell shares a story about bioprinting technology and how it may change the future of targeted therapy.
Nicole Haines explains how we can make inefficient workplace meetings more productive for all.
Melissa Scott says peace and dignity are importants part of the death process for patients and their family members.
Webinar Series
Wednesday, April 10, 2013 12:00 PM EDT

Presented by Denise Friesema, MS, RN, OCN, this webinar will:

  • Discuss the role of the oncology nurse in clinical trials
  • Provide an overview of the staff nurse and clinical trial nurse roles as clinical provider, coordinator, patient advocate, and data recorder
  • Offer participants a chance to ask questions during a live question and answer period

Register for this informative free webinar now!

Friday, December 14, 2012 12:00 PM EST
Tuesday, December 4, 2012 12:00 PM EST
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The 2013 Nurse Compensation Survey Results Are In
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5/3/2013  32
In February, TheONC surveyed more than 600 oncology nurses to find out more about their careers. We wanted to know if they felt adequately compensated and satisfied within their ...
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