Oncology nursing

Nursing Paradigms and the Pragmatic Perspective Historically, the nursing discipline has borrowed its basis for knowledge and practice from other disciplines (Weaver & Olson, 2006). Today, inquiry specific to nursing is continually changing and growing, as nurses are increasingly interested in developing their own unique body of knowledge. This interest results partially from the emergence of nursing paradigms in recent years. According to Weaver & Olson (2006), paradigms are practices and beliefs

S. Wald Professor of Nursing, School of Nursing, Sangchoon Jeon, PhD, is Associate Research Scientist, School of Nursing, Elizabeth Ercolano, PhD, RN is Associate Research Scientist, School of Nursing; and Peter Schwartz, MD, is John Slade Ely Professor of Obstetrics/Gynecology, School of Medicine, Yale University, all have a background in the medical field helping make this study more applicable with their experience. The article aforementioned was published in the Nursing Research Journal and

that I will have earned my DNP. I am planning to continue to work as a general oncology nurse navigator. I envision moving to part time status in five to seven years. I foresee the current navigation program growing. I hope we will have at least two more full time, disease specific navigators. Working as a navigator in a part time capacity would allow me to return to nursing education. Navigation is a new role for nursing. If the program is to grow into disease specific navigators my role will need

a key element to gaining their trust and helping them understand their diagnosis and treatment options. Many women obtained their information, which they used to help make their surgical decisions, from the interactions with the AOCN (Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse) and surgeons during their surgical consultation, later they reviewed the informational materials to further educate themselves (Lally, RM., 2009). Many women may be reluctant to ask information in regard to their

job burnout. Stated in the book, this is in which a long-term career inclines stress which results in mental exhaustion, a sense of loss in personal feelings, and loss in accomplishment. As my major in college is nursing, and one day hoping to succeed my goals of being a pediatric oncology nurse, I have fears of one day I will max out the rewarding benefits a nurse acquired which will lead to a burnout. That is why taking time to breakdown my self-care assessment and visualizing what I need to improve

Observation Assignment I had the honor of shadowing Jenn Dagger, a registered Oncology nurse who works at the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine. She works in the Oncology unit located on the third floor west pavilion, which contains both the Rena Rowan Breast Cancer Center and the Jordan Center for Gynecologic Cancers. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s degree of Science in Nursing and decided to stay in Philadelphia to pursue a career. She originally worked in

Tears are rolling down my face and the rest of the world is a blur around me. Waking up at 6:00 every morning to come here? Is it worth it? Hearing whispers and laughter as I walk down a hall that seems to be never ending. Yes, I have had obstacles in my life. Yes, I have been able to overcome them. I don’t know where I would be if it wasn’t for my friends and family. I am a caucasian female and will be the first in my family to complete a college degree. Both my mother and my father finished high

Critical Paradigm The critical paradigm highlights and counters oppression, while attempting to redistribute resources more appropriately (Weaver & Olson, 2006). The critical paradigm is often associated with various movements such as feminist, grassroots and emancipator. Research conducted using a critical paradigm is concerned with an uneven distribution of resources, empowerment, and emancipation (Lutz, Jones, & Kendall, 1997). A patient’s resources are the primary determinant of health choices

Palliative Care The role of the expert palliative care nurse is complex and unique. The nurse functions as an integral part of a Multidisciplinary team, providing expert skilled assessment and nursing care, supporting the patient and the family to make informed choices thereby encouraging the patient to continue to make autonomous decisions about their care towards the end of their life. However, often the nurse will find herself dealing with difficult family dynamics with family members

Cancer: Necrosis vs. Apoptosis Cancer is the second leading cause of death in humans. A cancer cell is a cell that has mutated from its original form and will often grow at a more rapid rate than normal. The body has built certain mechanisms to protect itself from these types of cells. One of the physiological processes the body uses to kill off these cells is apoptosis. Apoptosis is sometimes called "cell suicide". When the body detects that a cell's DNA has mutated and cannot be repaired, the