Nursing

When I enrolled in nursing school, I never imagined I’d be learning about breast cancer in my anatomy and physiology class the same week I was diagnosed with it. That coincidence marked the beginning of a journey that would reshape my understanding of oncology care—not just from textbooks, but from the infusion chair. Read More ›

Individuals who work in the field of oncology face unique emotional and psychological challenges in their work, especially nurses. The nature of cancer care, which involves chronic illness, end-of-life care, and developing deep patient relationships, can lead to compassion fatigue, burnout, and physical and emotional exhaustion. Read More ›

Healthcare professionals practicing in oncology are more likely to suffer from job-related stress, anxiety, depression, and self-reported moderate-to-high burnout. The following are some recommendations on how to take care of yourself. I have learned over the years that you cannot control other people’s actions or inactions, but you can control yourself and your response to them. Read More ›

Emotional resilience is a key factor in mitigating the effects of compassion fatigue, which is a common result of carrying the emotional weight of the job nearly 24-7. Emotional resilience involves adapting to this stress by developing coping strategies and strong support systems. Read More ›

Working in healthcare is widely recognized as a highly stressful profession. Caseloads can be overwhelming, and staff resources sometimes fall short. Navigators engage with patients facing stressful, life-changing circumstances, serving as a haven for patients to process a diagnosis, confront challenges and setbacks, and digest difficult news. Read More ›

On January 25, 2023, the American Nurses Foundation (the Foundation) released the findings from a new comprehensive survey of more than 12,500 nurses nationwide as part of the Pulse on the Nation’s Nurses Survey Series. Read More ›

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses were already facing a high burnout rate—with nearly 4 out of 10 nurses reporting they felt burned out—possibly due to long hours, increased workloads, weak work cultures, fragmented communication from leadership, and the emotional toll from caring for significantly ill patients. Read More ›

In the United States, the 3.1 million registered nurses (RNs) account for the largest health profession, and this is projected to grow by 33% by 2025 (from 2012). Read More ›