In a 51-hospital system serving seven states in the western United States, an organizational assessment in 2016 indicated critical staff shortages in one region for chemotherapy and immunotherapy–trained nurses. Leadership across the system was also concerned about nurse retention and turnover...

Working in an outpatient setting for more than 10 years has presented its set of unique challenges. One of these challenges is how to appropriately staff in a fluid environment. Many questions arise, including the following: Should an acuity system be used? If so, what does that look like? How is a...

A proactive nursing resource that provides early detection of clinical deterioration and assistance with timely transfers is vital in the effort to improve patient safety. The outreach RN (ORN) role is a nurse-led initiative that was implemented to facilitate safe patient transfers to either the...

Practicing nurses are returning to school to further their education. There is a growing demand for nurses with advanced degrees to meet the needs of an expanding population of patients living with cancer. However, there are many different graduate nursing degree and program options, and several...