The Red Thread of Nursing Experience

An invisible red thread connects those destined to meet, regardless of time, place, or circumstances. The thread may stretch or … More

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The Nursing Dilemma of Medical Marijuana

Medical marijuana is legal in Oregon, where I practice. In one sense, this seems to be an enlightened act of … More

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Managing The Moderately Unstable Patient: The Challenge of Ambulatory Care Nursing

When a nurse educator makes the bold statement, “The moderately unstable patient is at the highest risk,” I’m interested in … More

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Fast Food Nation: When Customer Service Competes with Patient Safety

Calculating chemotherapy doses by surface area (m2) or kilograms was a smooth transition for me, a former pediatric intensive care … More

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Switching to Oncology From Another Nursing Specialty

One of the most enjoyable aspects of my recent job transition is meeting new colleagues. Not only are they a … More

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Surviving The Realities of Nursing

One of the things I love about blogging is conversation through comments on posts with people I may not otherwise … More

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Recognizing Febrile Neutropenia in Oncology Patients

Has this ever happened to you? A patient arrives for supportive care. On examination, they describe flu-like symptoms, and general … More

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Nurses & Doctors: Make Appreciation Reciprocal

Few life-threatening or terminal diseases present themselves in otherwise healthy, alert, and charming hosts the way cancer does. From the … More

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Helping Families Manage End of Life Pain at Home

In the oncology infusion clinic, sometimes I provide care for patients whose pain medication management is not under their control. … More

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Nurses Can Offer Reassurance When Cancer Changes Relationship Roles

Many relationships thrive after cancer, but how? I think they transcend. In a way, a patient is lost to loved ones during … More

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