Nicole Haines
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Dying of Embarrassment
Nicole Haines 4/24/2013 18 comments
Nicole Haines explains that we need to be more practical with educating our youth, especially when it comes to testicular cancer.
Finding Time to Learn
Nicole Haines 2/26/2013 28 comments
Nicole Haines would like to stay on top of the latest oncology nursing research, but she struggles to find the time.
Above All, Have a Good Time
Nicole Haines 8/29/2012 15 comments
Nicole Haines shares how reading about cancer is important to the oncology nurse, but now cancer has even crossed over into her pleasure reading.
Sure, I Can Do That...
Nicole Haines 8/23/2012 7 comments
Nicole Haines discusses how the nurse navigator can become a catch-all job and lose its intended purpose: meeting patient needs.
Why I Respect Cancer
Nicole Haines 7/26/2012 10 comments
Nicole Haines discusses why she grudgingly respects cancer and why she respects her patients for fighting such a formidable enemy.
Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Nicole Haines 7/19/2012 19 comments
Nicole Haines discusses how an oncological emergency like tumor lysis syndrome can be proactively dealt with through strong, basic nursing skills.
Carrots vs. Cash
Nicole Haines 7/11/2012 18 comments
Nicole Haines weighs the financial and health costs of eating organic foods and gives us a list of the Dirty Dozen: the top 12 pesticide-affected foods.
Oncologists Are People, Too
Nicole Haines 5/10/2012 10 comments
Nicole Haines talks about the frustrating idea that oncologists "don't get it" and how an AAHPM conference session changed her mind.
Our Good Intentions
Nicole Haines 4/19/2012 11 comments
Nicole Haines talks about three experiments that highlight how they way patients perceive our intentions influence how they experience care.
The True Cost of Cancer
Nicole Haines 3/22/2012 8 comments
Nicole Haines wonders if talking about the financial cost of cancer treatments is beneficial or not for patients.
School: Is It Worth It?
Nicole Haines 3/1/2012 34 comments
Nicole Haines ponders whether returning to school for an advanced degree really makes a difference in patient care.
Nurses Are Survivors, Too
Nicole Haines 2/20/2012 8 comments
Nicole Haines suggests that if a cancer survivor is someone who has been touched and changed by cancer, then the oncology nurse is definitely a survivor.
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Latest Blog Roll
Rachel Odo discusses the importance of documenting end-of-life decisions sooner rather than later.
Maggie Hughes stresses the importance of taking part in a nationwide research study offered through the American Cancer Society.
At ONS Congress 2013, Patrice Dillow, MSN, RN, APRN, and WOCN from the Cancer Treatment Centers of America explains how topical Leptospermum honey reduced pain and promoted healing of chronic, complex wounds.
Rebecca Crane-Okada explains the relationship of healer (nurse) and patient as a "covenant between equals."
Julianna Paradisi explains how the hobby of gardening can be compared to oncology nursing, and how it's also an outlet for patients and staff.
Webinar Series
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 12:00 PM EDT
Presented by Judith M. Fouladbakhsh, PhD, APRN, BC, AHN-BC, CHTP, this webinar will:
- Focus on the use of CAM therapies for health promotion and symptom management
- Provide an overview of theoretical and philosophical foundations for selected therapies
- Present related research evidence
- Offer participants a chance to ask questions during a live question and answer period
Register for this informative free webinar now!
Wednesday, April 10, 2013 12:00 PM EDT
Monday, February 25, 2013 12:00 PM EST
Friday, December 14, 2012 12:00 PM EST
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The 2013 Nurse Compensation Survey Results Are In
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