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Nurse Navigator Core Competencies: An Update to Reflect the Evolution of the Role

Kristen Baileys

Lori McMullen

Barbara Lubejko

Deborah Christensen

Pamela J. Haylock

Traudi Rose

Jean Sellers

Dominique Srdanovic

CJON 2018, 22(3), 272-281 DOI: 10.1188/18.CJON.272-281

Background: The Oncology Nursing Society published Oncology Nurse Navigator (ONN) Core Competencies in 2013. However, a 2016 role delineation study (RDS) indicated that the role had evolved since their release. The RDS also indicated that a growing number of nurse navigators have extensive oncology...

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Quality & Safety

Pregnancy and Cancer Treatment: Developing a Standardized Testing Policy and Procedure

Barbara Jagels

Leila Amin

Annika Gustafson

CJON 2018, 22(2), 218-219 DOI: 10.1188/18.CJON.218-219

Systematic gaps for pregnancy screening and testing of patients with cancer persist. Absent or inconsistent guidelines and policies are barriers to standardized practice. Awareness among oncology nurses is needed to promote safe cancer care, prevent patient harm, and uphold patient-centered care...

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Fixed Combination Antiemetic: A Literature Review on Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting Using Netupitant/Palonosetron

Rebecca A. Clark-Snow

Cheryl Vidall

Sussanne Börjeson

Patrick Jahn

CJON 2018, 22(2), E52-E63 DOI: 10.1188/18.CJON.E52-E63

Background: Prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) can be improved with guideline-consistent use of antiemetics. However, adherence to antiemetic guidelines remains often insufficient. Therefore, new strategies that improve adherence are needed. Objectives: To review the...

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Vaccination for Human Papillomavirus: Immunization Practices in the U.S. Military

Jennifer J. Buechel

CJON 2018, 22(1), 104-107 DOI: 10.1188/18.CJON.104-107

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection and is a leading etiology for cancer. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends routine vaccination of males and females aged 11–26 years. Studies suggest that U.S. military service members have...

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Essentials

Cancer Prevention and Detection: Application Across the Cancer Trajectory

Suzanne M. Mahon

CJON 2018, 22(1), 108-112 DOI: 10.1188/18.CJON.108-112

Oncology nurses have many opportunities to implement cancer prevention and early detection recommendations across the cancer trajectory. Understanding the principles that guide the recommendations is important to providing comprehensive oncology care; many readily available resources can assist...

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