Taking action: An exploration of the actions of exemplary oncology nurses when there is a sense of hopelessness and futility perceived by registered nurses at diagnosis, during treatment, and in palliative situations
“There is nothing more that can be done” is a phrase that may occasionally cross the minds of oncology nurses. This paper reports on the actions of exemplary oncology nurses who were faced with such situations where their colleagues gave up or turned away. The research question, “What actions do exe...
Main Authors: | Katherine J. Janzen, Beth Perry |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Pappin Communications
2015-03-01
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Series: | Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal |
Online Access: | http://www.canadianoncologynursingjournal.com/index.php/conj/article/view/309/311 |
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