Departments and Editorial Board
Peer Review Board
Editor
Ellen Carr, PhD, RN, 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
DNP Projects
Essentials
Evolving Foundations
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 Kristen Haase, RN, PhD
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
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 Naomi Cazeau, RN, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP®