February 2010

In This Issue... If you turned to this page looking for the "From the Editor," authored by our dynamic editor-in-chief, Lisa Schulmeister, RN, MN, and were dismayed to find "From the Publisher" instead, turn Lisa's new column, "Nurse's Notes." We are excited to bring you this column,

Dating can be a terrifying and frustrating endeavor, especially if you are shy or socially awkward. It may seem impossible to even meet someone when you find yourself struggling to muster up the courage to initiate a conversation.

Oncology nurse navigators (ONNs) provide individualized assistance to patients, families, and caregivers to help overcome healthcare system barriers and to facilitate timely access to quality medical and psychosocial care from pre-diagnosis through all phases of the cancer experience.

Technology plays a crucial role in patient care, not only in improving diagnostics and treatments, but by allowing practices to stay organized and efficient, which can affect the quality of patient care that is delivered.