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What it Means to Nominate an Oncology Nurse for the CARE Award: 2023 Finalist Reflects on Recognition

Nominations for the Second Annual CARE Award, which honors oncology nurses who provide essential cancer care across the continuum, are now open.

In this video, Denise Furtick, MS, BSN, RN, a finalist for the inaugural Cancer Nursing Today CARE Award, speaks about why oncology nurses should consider nominating a peer or colleague for the award.

“Think about how important this is, to feel recognized by this,” she said.

The nurse-driven process ensures that oncology nursing voices are front and center throughout the award cycle, as oncology nurses submit nominations for the award and enter their votes to determine the winner.

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Our Contributors

Theresa Brown, RNTheresa Brown, RN, is the New York Times best-selling author of "Healing" and "The Shift."

Elaine S. DeMeyer, RN, MSN, AOCN®, BMTCN®Elaine S. DeMeyer, RN, MSN, AOCN®, BMTCN®, is the owner of beyond Oncology Education, LLC.

Milagros Elia, MA, APRN, ANP-BCMilagros R. Elia, MA, APRN, ANP-BC, has 25+ years of oncology experience and is a highly regarded activist.

Pamela K. Ginex, EdD, MPH, RN, OCNPamela K. Ginex, EdD, MPH, RN, OCN, is an Assistant Professor at the Stony Brook University School of Nursing.

Teresa Hagan Thomas, PhD, RNTeresa Hagan Thomas, PhD, RN, is an Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing.

Amanda Brink, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNPAmanda Brink, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNP, is an oncology nurse practitioner at the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Alicia Michaelsen, BSN, RN, BMTCN®Alicia Michaelsen, BSN, RN, BMTCN®, is a nurse with over a decade of experience.

Fatemeh Youssefi, PhD, RN, OCNFatemeh Youssefi, PhD, RN, OCN, is a nurse who has specialized in oncology for the past 20 years.

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Conference Highlights

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Researchers identified 5 common concerns that parents with cancer had for their coparent.

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Most patients with cancer and their caregivers exerpeienced at least 1 issue that impacted their work and productivity.

Dr. Kerri Winters-Stone Discusses Why Exercise Is Critical During Cancer Treatment, Survivorship

Kerri Winters-Stone, PhDConferences | April 10, 2024

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