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Oncology Advanced Practice Nurses' Memorable Patient Care Experiences: A Qualitative Analysis.
Abigail G Cohen1, Vanessa Battista2, Judith Paice3
1Adult Nurse Practitioner, BMT/CAR-T Survivorship Program, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY.
Seminars in Oncology Nursing
|May 30, 2025
Summary
Memorable patients profoundly shape oncology advanced practice nurses (APRNs). These experiences offer transformative lessons on humanity and influence nursing careers, highlighting the deep impact of patient-provider relationships.
Area of Science:
- Oncology Nursing
- Advanced Practice Nursing
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- Builds upon existing research on the meaning of oncology nursing practice.
- Focuses on the unique experiences of advanced practice nurses (APNs) in oncology.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore oncology advanced practice nurses' (APRNs) experiences with memorable patients.
- To understand the meaning derived from these patient experiences.
- To examine the influence of these patients on APRNs' careers.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative thematic analysis of open-ended responses from 66 oncology APRNs.
- Participants shared stories of memorable patients and their impact.
- Data collected from nurses attending an NCI-funded ELNEC course.
Main Results:
- Key themes identified: profound lessons learned, admiration for patient resilience, and the importance of high-quality palliative care.
- Experiences often led to career-altering insights and a deeper understanding of human resilience.
- Challenges included feelings of failure and staff grief.
Conclusions:
- Early patient experiences are significant learning opportunities for oncology nurses.
- Patients serve as crucial teachers, imparting transformative lessons about the human condition during serious illness.
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