Peer Review Board

Editor

Ellen Carr, RN, MSN, AOCN®

Departments 

The following departments appear in every issue of the journal. They range in length from 1,000-1,500 words, exclusive of tables, figures, and references. To begin, contact the department's associate editor for more information.

Advanced Practice

This department presents situations unique to advanced practice nurses. It can present a case study listing symptoms, assessment, differential diagnosis, and a treatment plan. Associate Editor Susan Yackzan, PhD, APRN, MSN, AOCN®

Clinical Moment

Communities

Essentials

Genetics & Genomics

Profession

Profession provides content on issues that affect nursing practice and support practice improvement. Topics include the elements of evidence-based professional nursing and interdisciplinary practice, leadership, ethics, staff and work environment issues, etc. Associate Editor Kelly J. Brassil, PhD, RN, AOCNS®

Quality and Safety

Quality and Safety disseminates quality improvement work conducted in or applicable to oncology settings that has resulted in measureable change in areas of interest to practicing oncology nurses. In addition, it examines potential hazards affecting patients with cancer and those caring for them, including nurses and family caregivers. Associate Editor Cathy Coleman, DNP, RN, MSN, CNL, CPHQ, OCN®

Supportive Care

Supportive Care shares treatment and management strategies in supporting patients, caregivers, and families during various stages of the cancer journey (prevention to end of life). Examples include "Supporting the Couple With Female Dysparenia," "When the Patient Seeks Cure: Challenging Chemotherapy and Radiation Side Effects Requiring Creative Solutions," and "The Nurse's Role in Health Literacy of Patients With Cancer." Associate Editor Joseph D. Tariman, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, FAAN