Recently added articles from ONS Connect:
Congratulations to ONS's newly elected leaders.(ONS MAILBOX)(Oncology Nursing Society)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2009 ... The 2009 ONS election had a great response, with 15.9% of the eligible membership voting, the second-highest voting turnout ever. Congratulations to the following ONS members who have been elected to take a leadership role in ONS. They will begin their terms of office at the close of the ...
Wellness is very important for oncology nurses.(ONS MAILBOX)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2009; ... I was so glad to see the article "Wellness for Oncology Nurses" by Kristen Fessele in the February 2009 issue of ONS Connect. It is a stressful and fast-paced working environment in the oncology unit. As oncology nurses, we put our patients first. That means that we might eat ...
Incorporate evidence into your own nursing practice.(EDITOR'S NOTE)(Editorial)
Apr 01, 2009; ... The ONS Putting Evidence Into Practice (PEP) cards were first introduced to ONS members in 2006. The cards have been distributed and used in a number of ways since. However, it is difficult to measure their impact on clinical practice. The featured topic in this issue of ONS ...
Are you up to date on your health screening?(ONS MAILBOX)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2009 ... In response to February ONS Connect's instant poll, "Are you up to date on your own health screening?" 82% indicated "Yes" (N = 177). To respond to ...
Researchers learn why some platinum drugs damage ear tissue.(Just in)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ototoxicity is a well-known adverse effect of platinum-based chemotherapy drugs, resulting in hearing loss and tinnitus. It is often dose-limiting and can hamper optimal cisplatin-based chemotherapy. Damage is much more common with cisplatin than with a ...