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ONS Annual Congress in Washington, D.C.: Posters & People
Michelle Bragazzi   5/17/2013   12 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi shares her collection of pictures from the ONS Annual Congress meeting in Washington, D.C.
The Break Room: Chore Wars – Is It Time to Hold Your Fire & Grab a Mop Instead?
Michelle Bragazzi   5/16/2013   11 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi asks if you are at war with your family over household chores.
Backing Patients, One Gown at a Time
Michelle Bragazzi   5/10/2013   10 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi shares some news on a new hospital gown that may leave patients feeling less exposed.
The Break Room: Is Homeschooling the New Private Education?
Michelle Bragazzi   5/9/2013   12 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi asks your thoughts on formal versus home education.
The 2013 Nurse Compensation Survey Results Are In
Michelle Bragazzi   5/3/2013   32 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi shares the results from our most recent nursing compensation and satisfaction survey.
The Break Room: Proposed Legislation to Ban Lottery Ticket Sales to Welfare Recipients
Michelle Bragazzi   5/2/2013   15 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi shares a story about a proposed bill that could ban lottery ticket sales for those receiving welfare assistance.
The Break Room: Internet Taxes on the Way
Michelle Bragazzi   4/25/2013   19 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi asks if Internet sales tax was mandated, would you still continue to shop online?
Transfusion Turmoil for an Australian Teen
Michelle Bragazzi   4/19/2013   38 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi asks whether a Jehovah's Witness teen should have been forced to receive a transfusion.
The Break Room: Weighing In on Airline Ticket Costs
Michelle Bragazzi   4/18/2013   18 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi asks whether an airline pay-as-you-weigh policy is discriminatory or fair pricing.
April Is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month – Are You at Risk?
Michelle Bragazzi   4/12/2013   11 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi shares some important risk factors in recognition of esophageal cancer awareness month.
The Break Room: The Leftovers From One Augusta Grocery – Capitalism or Public Safety?
Michelle Bragazzi   4/11/2013   17 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi asks if this is a story of protection or useless profit?
The Break Room: Caffe Sospeso for the Less Fortunate
Michelle Bragazzi   4/4/2013   22 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi asks if you feel suspending coffee is a good idea.
Anti-Depressant Drug Showing Promise for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Michelle Bragazzi   4/3/2013   17 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi shares information about an anti-depressant drug that may help patients with CIPN.
The Break Room: Silencing the Easter Bunny in Public Schools
Michelle Bragazzi   3/28/2013   20 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi asks if we should be using religious holiday terms within the public school system.
Camp Kesem: College Students Helping Children of Cancer Patients
Michelle Bragazzi   3/27/2013   17 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi shares information about a getaway camp for children whose parents have cancer.
The Break Room: March 22 Is National Goof Off Day – How Will You Celebrate?
Michelle Bragazzi   3/22/2013   14 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi wants to know how you will celebrate National Goof Off Day.
Michigan Pushing to Mandate Staff Ratios – Is Your State Next?
Michelle Bragazzi   3/21/2013   19 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi discusses a proposed bill that would mandate staffing ratios for nurses.
The Break Room: Green Photo Contest -- It's Time to Cast Your Vote
Michelle Bragazzi   3/15/2013   25 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi asks you to cast your vote for in our Show Us Your Green photo contest.
The Cancer Management Handbook App: An Essential Resource for Cancer-Care Clinicians
Michelle Bragazzi   3/13/2013   9 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi shares the latest App available from the Cancer Network.
The Break Room: Driver's License, Nursing License, Marriage License – Should They All Require Renewal?
Michelle Bragazzi   3/8/2013   11 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi asks if a marriage license should come with an expiration date.
It's Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month – Have You Taken Your Butt to the Doctor Lately?
Michelle Bragazzi   3/6/2013   18 comments
In recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, community editor Michelle Bragazzi encourages us to be diligent with our own cancer screening.
The Break Room: Photo Contest – Show Us Your Green!
Michelle Bragazzi   3/1/2013   2 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi wants you to show us your green!
Coincidence or Concern?
Michelle Bragazzi   2/27/2013   25 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi shares her moments of paranoia prior to breast cancer screening.
The Break Room: The Oscar Goes to…
Michelle Bragazzi   2/22/2013   24 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi wants to know what you have in store for Oscar night.
Study Finds Donating Smokers' Lungs for Transplant Safe for Recipients
Michelle Bragazzi   2/19/2013   10 comments
Community Editor Michelle Bragazzi shares some surprising news regarding the transplant of smokers' lungs.
The Break Room: Photo Contest – It's Now Time to Cast Your Vote!
Michelle Bragazzi   2/15/2013   26 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi asks that you cast your vote for the Valentine's Day photo contest -- Show Us What You Love.
The Break Room: What Is Your Dream Job?
Michelle Bragazzi   2/8/2013   20 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi shares her thoughts on career choices and asks what your dream job may be.
The Break Room: Photo Contest – Show Us What You Love
Michelle Bragazzi   2/1/2013   9 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi wants you to show us what you love.
Happy Anniversary to TheONC
Michelle Bragazzi   1/31/2013   23 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi asks you to help celebrate the first anniversary of TheONC.
The Break Room: Sleeping in the Guest Bedroom for a Change of Scenery? You May Need a Vacation
Michelle Bragazzi   1/25/2013   24 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi shows us how we can plan a vacation that's budget-friendly.
Is Sleep Deprivation Making You Less Productive?
Michelle Bragazzi   1/23/2013   34 comments
Community Editor Michelle Bragazzi explains the workplace issues surrounding sleep deprivation.
The Break Room: Dear Abby, Your Candor & Wit Will Be Greatly Missed
Michelle Bragazzi   1/18/2013   13 comments
Community Editor Michelle Bragazzi remembers Dear Abby.
Miss America Contestant Makes a Tough Decision: Prophylaxis
Michelle Bragazzi   1/16/2013   18 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi shares the story of a beauty queen taking the chance with prophylaxis and a cancer-free future.
The Break Room: Cheers! Here’s to Tracking Your Alcohol Intake
Michelle Bragazzi   1/11/2013   15 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi discusses an invention that may help to monitor alcohol intake.
Nutritional Support at Your Fingertips
Michelle Bragazzi   1/9/2013   13 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi shares information on a new nutrition app for cancer patients.
The Break Room: Have We Become the Land of Too Much Freedom?
Michelle Bragazzi   1/4/2013   19 comments
Community Editor Michelle Bragazzi asks if the US needs stricter regulations for a safer and healthier living environment?
The Break Room: Away With the Manger...
Michelle Bragazzi   12/14/2012   12 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi asks your opinion regarding the display of religious holiday decor on public and government property.
Internet May Reduce Negative Outlook of Cancer
Michelle Bragazzi   12/12/2012   6 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi explains that the Internet may help to reduce the fatalistic outlook on cancer.
Drug Showing Promise at Preventing Graft-Versus-Host Disease
Michelle Bragazzi   12/10/2012   9 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi shares data on a drug that could help bone marrow transplant patients avoid a deadly side effect.
Filling the Nursing Gap for Patient Safety
Michelle Bragazzi   12/7/2012   17 comments
Community Editor Michelle Bragazzi discusses the utilization of temporary "travel" nurses and patient safety.
Childhood Cancer Survivors May Experience Early Menopause
Michelle Bragazzi   12/5/2012   10 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi explains that female childhood cancer survivors may experience early onset menopause.
Medical Workers May Experience an Increase in Computer-Related Injuries
Michelle Bragazzi   12/3/2012   14 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi explains that with the increased use of EMR, healthcare professionals may increase their risk of computer-related injuries.
The Break Room: Walking in a Whisker Wonderland
Michelle Bragazzi   11/30/2012   15 comments
Community Editor Michelle Bragazzi suggests giving a pet adoption gift card this holiday season.
Beware of Those Dust Bunnies – They May Be Hazardous to Your Health
Michelle Bragazzi   11/28/2012   11 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi discusses the hidden toxicity behind household dust.
The University of Chicago Launches a New AYA Oncology Program
Michelle Bragazzi   11/26/2012   14 comments
Community Editor Michelle Bragazzi discusses a new AYA oncology program at The University of Chicago.
The Affordable Care Act Expanding Coverage for More Low-Income Women
Michelle Bragazzi   11/21/2012   15 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi explains that the Affordable Care Act may help more low-income women with cancer screenings.
Man Detects Testicular Tumor by a Pregnancy Test
Michelle Bragazzi   11/19/2012   12 comments
Community Editor Michelle Bragazzi shares a story about a man who detected testicular cancer by a pregnancy test
The Break Room: Do You Prefer to Turn a Page or Click a Button?
Michelle Bragazzi   11/16/2012   23 comments
Community Editor Michelle Bragazzi ask if you prefer e-readers to books?
A Shift Toward Better Patient Care
Michelle Bragazzi   11/14/2012   19 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi explains the importance of thorough shift reporting.
Abraxane: Our Next Pancreatic Cancer-Fighting Weapon?
Michelle Bragazzi   11/12/2012   8 comments
Community Editor Michelle Bragazzi explains that Abraxane may be showing promise for advanced pancreatic cancer patients.
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Latest Blog Roll
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.
Rachel Odo shares the story of one patient's unexpected side effect--love.
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Myths and Realities of Health Care Reform and the Affordable Care Act: Implications for Oncology Nurses and their Patients
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!

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The 2013 Nurse Compensation Survey Results Are In
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