NursingPub Date : 2024-11-01Epub Date: 2024-10-18DOI: 10.1097/NSG.0000000000000083
Lori Davis, Mary Beth Casselbury, Sharon Wilson
{"title":"Checkpoint inhibitor therapy: Immune-related adverse event management.","authors":"Lori Davis, Mary Beth Casselbury, Sharon Wilson","doi":"10.1097/NSG.0000000000000083","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NSG.0000000000000083","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors for cancer is associated with a high prevalence of multiple immune-related toxicities. Immune-related adverse events (irAEs) can occur anytime during treatment and up to 3 months after treatment. This article discusses checkpoint inhibitor therapy and describes the implementation of a patient education program focused on recognizing immunotherapy irAEs and their toxicities.</p>","PeriodicalId":35641,"journal":{"name":"Nursing","volume":"54 11","pages":"26-33"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142577071","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NursingPub Date : 2024-11-01Epub Date: 2024-10-18DOI: 10.1097/NSG.0000000000000078
Deborah A Boyle
{"title":"The perils of St. John's wort in cancer care: Nursing considerations.","authors":"Deborah A Boyle","doi":"10.1097/NSG.0000000000000078","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NSG.0000000000000078","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Approximately one-third of Americans use healthcare approaches including herbs and botanicals, such as St. John's wort (SJW), to improve overall well-being, gain control over their health, and manage the adverse reactions of conventional therapies. This article examines the use of SJW in cancer care, discussing its pharmacokinetics, toxicity, and potential interactions with cancer treatments while emphasizing the importance of patient education and collaboration between oncology nurses and pharmacists to ensure safe and effective care.</p>","PeriodicalId":35641,"journal":{"name":"Nursing","volume":"54 11","pages":"35-39"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142577091","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NursingPub Date : 2024-11-01Epub Date: 2024-10-18DOI: 10.1097/NSG.0000000000000065
Avery Ballinger, Victor Letsa, Dan Sheridan
{"title":"Acid suppressive therapy for gastroesophageal reflux disease.","authors":"Avery Ballinger, Victor Letsa, Dan Sheridan","doi":"10.1097/NSG.0000000000000065","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NSG.0000000000000065","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders range from intermittent heartburn to life-threatening GI hemorrhage. One of the most common GI disorders is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which affects an estimated 19% of adults in North America. This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of acid-suppressive therapy for patients with GERD as well as relevant nursing considerations.</p>","PeriodicalId":35641,"journal":{"name":"Nursing","volume":"54 11","pages":"40-43"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142577064","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NursingPub Date : 2024-11-01Epub Date: 2024-10-18DOI: 10.1097/NSG.0000000000000082
Kenneth A Wofford
{"title":"Aquatic envenomation: First aid and prevention tips for US waters.","authors":"Kenneth A Wofford","doi":"10.1097/NSG.0000000000000082","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NSG.0000000000000082","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Envenomation by an aquatic animal can produce distressing and occasionally life-threatening signs and symptoms. Common vectors of exposure in the US are cnidaria and venomous fish. Prompt recognition and treatment may help manage distressing symptoms, limit subsequent tissue destruction, and minimize the risk of more serious complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":35641,"journal":{"name":"Nursing","volume":"54 11","pages":"17-24"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142577066","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NursingPub Date : 2024-11-01Epub Date: 2024-10-18DOI: 10.1097/NSG.0000000000000053
Rachael E Lattanzio
{"title":"Enhancing nursing education for BSN students: Prioritizing communication competency for practice readiness.","authors":"Rachael E Lattanzio","doi":"10.1097/NSG.0000000000000053","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NSG.0000000000000053","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":35641,"journal":{"name":"Nursing","volume":"54 11","pages":"58-61"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142577080","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NursingPub Date : 2024-11-01Epub Date: 2024-10-18DOI: 10.1097/NSG.0000000000000068
Amy L Clough, Karen Lucas Breda, Abby Plaskonka
{"title":"Revolutionizing nurse well-being: Virtual reality as a stress relief intervention.","authors":"Amy L Clough, Karen Lucas Breda, Abby Plaskonka","doi":"10.1097/NSG.0000000000000068","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NSG.0000000000000068","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>This article describes an 8-week pilot project implementing virtual reality (VR) technology as a stress relief intervention for nurses at a rural hospital. It highlights how VR allowed nurses to temporarily disconnect from their stressful work environment and experience calming virtual scenarios during break times.</p>","PeriodicalId":35641,"journal":{"name":"Nursing","volume":"54 11","pages":"53-57"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142577089","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NursingPub Date : 2024-11-01Epub Date: 2024-10-18DOI: 10.1097/NSG.0000000000000095
{"title":"Aquatic envenomation: First aid and prevention tips for US waters.","authors":"","doi":"10.1097/NSG.0000000000000095","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NSG.0000000000000095","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":35641,"journal":{"name":"Nursing","volume":"54 11","pages":"24-25"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142577070","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}