Nurses act as a "critical link" to oncology patient care | The rewards and challenges of hospice nursing | OHSU's accelerated program aims to meet need for nurses
Oncology nurses act as a "critical link" for education, empathy and prioritizing patient-centered care for patients with lung cancer, helping to create a climate of resilience and confidence. A nurse's support "has the potential to enhance the quality of life and the quality of symptom management for their patients," says Lisa Carter-Bawa, director of the Cancer Prevention Precision Control Institute at Hackensack Meridian Health.
An interview with Maryette Williamson, a hospice nurse in North Carolina, gives insight into the rewards and challenges of hospice nursing. Williamson's positive experience with hospice when her father and sister died gave her the desire to become a hospice nurse. "I want to be that calming presence and provide the knowledge so they can be present for their loved ones' passing. That's the biggest reward," Williamson says.
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Oregon Health & Science University is partnering with Central Oregon Community College and St. Charles Health System to offer an accelerated bachelor's degree in nursing to help meet the area's demand for nurses. Students who have a bachelor's degree in other fields can take the intensive 15-month program.
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About one-fifth of US nurses could leave health care by 2027, with a lack of training and support from managers cited as a major reason, according to an American Organization for Nursing Leadership report. Researchers wrote that turnover tends to be much lower when nurse managers foster consistent, meaningful interaction with individuals on their staffs. "Recognizing accomplishments and celebrating team members' personal milestones help team members feel valued and engaged," said AONL chief executive Robin Begley, who is also chief nursing officer for the American Hospital Association.
A survey of close to 8,000 nurses with an average age of 60 in New York and Illinois found that 39% of former nurses left for a planned retirement, 26% cited burnout or emotional exhaustion, and 21% cited lack of staffing, according to a study in JAMA Network Open.
A virtual nurse is a registered nurse, not a robot, and needs to have good communication skills and in-depth nursing experience. Roughly 34% of health care systems utilize some form of virtual nursing, and nurses are giving positive ratings to virtual nursing in surveys.
