Abstract

As more oral cancer agents are being developed and prescribed how ready is the rural nurse to deal with the increasing patient population on oral chemotherapy. This session will provide answers and a look at some nurse sensitive indicators to creating positive patient outcomes.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Author Details

Sharon L. Spencer, DNP, RN, College of Nursing, University of Alabama Huntsville, Huntsville, Alabama, USA; Patricia Gilliam, MSN, RN. Outpatient Chemotherapy Unit, Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville, Alabama, USA

Sigma Membership

Beta Phi

Lead Author Affiliation

The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, Alabama, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Oral Anticancer Medications, Oral Chemotherapy, Rural Nurses

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Assessing oral chemotherapy knowledge among nurses in the rural hospital setting: A research initiative

Washington, DC, USA

As more oral cancer agents are being developed and prescribed how ready is the rural nurse to deal with the increasing patient population on oral chemotherapy. This session will provide answers and a look at some nurse sensitive indicators to creating positive patient outcomes.