ONS President Jessica MacIntyre on APP Fellows and Survivorship
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With cancer survivor numbers projected to hit 22 million, how is the oncology workforce evolving to meet the demand? ONS President Jessica MacIntyre shares how specialized APP fellowships and innovative tech are closing the gap in patient care and clinical equity.
Guest: Jessica MacIntyre, DNP, MBA, APRN, NP-C, AOCNP
Hosts: Patricia Jakel, MN, RN, AOCN; and Stephanie Desrosiers, DNP, MSN, RN, AOCNS, BMTCN
Key Discussion Points:
The APP Infrastructure: Building specialized orientation and fellowship programs for advanced practice providers (APPs) to ensure retention and clinical excellence.
The Evolution of Survivorship: Shifting the definition of "survivor" to begin at the moment of diagnosis and integrating technology to standardize care.
Skin Toxicity Equity: The launch of a groundbreaking image-based database with ONS and La Roche-Posay to improve outcomes for patients of color.
The Next Generation: Advice for new oncology nurses on staying curious, seeking mentorship, and the vast career opportunities within the specialty.