Lisa Schulmeister MN, RN, FAAN

Principles for patient-centered care recently were released by the NAQC.

Coming soon to a hospital near you?

We know more NPs are needed, but how many will be needed to meet future healthcare needs?

Much remains to be done in the USA to improve the care of patients at end-of-life.

Recent survey suggests it's a shortage of care, not nurses.

For the lucky ones who attended the ONS 37th Annual Congress, it was easy not only to learn the latest findings, but also to be inspired by thousands of passionate oncology nurses.

2011 survey finds 25% of adults experienced a gap in health insurance last year.

Is the list of "10 shocking medical mistakes" informational or just sensational?

It's commonplace to hear newly diagnosed patients and their families talk about relatives, neighbors, and friends who underwent cancer treatment and experienced debilitating, and sometimes lethal, side effects.

Researchers find that people who took NSAIDs were less likely to develop skin cancer.

Is it helpful to add omega-3 fatty acids to minimize the damage?

Japan spends the least on healthcare and the US spends the most--without providing superior care for the money.

Costs associated with obesity are even higher than originally thought.

Each year at its annual meeting, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network presents updates to its Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology.

Landmark study seeks 100,000 new participants.

New approach to improve the medical liability system expected to reduce healthcare costs.

About half of cancer survivors die from cancer, but the other half die from other causes

Although genetic testing for cancer susceptibility is a simple process of blood sampling, the interpretation of the results may be rather complicated.

People with advanced cancer should be told what end-of-life care choices are available earlier in the course of their disease.

Navigation programs in healthcare facilities are proliferating. However, there is considerable variability in their scope and implementation.

Study finds 17% of oncology nurses in outpatient infusion clinic are exposed to chemotherapy drugs.

Now more than ever, oncology nurses need to be able to fill the knowledge gap and accurately educate their patients and the public about cancer screening tests and their frequency.

There are many things that influence this decision, including a physician's recommendation, health insurance stipulations, recommendations from relatives and friends, and, of course, advertising.

It's understandable that some nurses are unable to go to nursing conferences, but what about all of the other nurses who can go, but choose to not attend?

Contrary to the traditionally slow pace of research adoption, the American College of Surgeons Oncology Group's Z0011 trial has seemingly changed practice overnight

March was National Kidney Month, so here is an opportunity to test your knowledge about kidney cancer.

Help kidney cancer patients by being aware of available resources and support services

In October 2010, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) released its highly anticipated report, The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health

A look at what's new in the 2011 National Patient Safety Goals