“In general, nurses thought they were following safe practices at a rate that was higher than what was observed,” says Colvin. Proactive nursing follow-up is critical with home-based therapy. CJON 2020, 24(6), 635-643 DOI: 10.1188/20.CJON.635-643. As part of a research effort directed at identifying specific nursing activities related to the subsequent health status of the patient, this study explored relationships between selected nursing activities and patient outcomes for the oncology patient who was receiving chemotherapy. The study was correlational in design and descriptive in nature. McCorkle passed away on August 17, 2019, surrounded by her close family, leaving behind an indelible legacy to the oncology nursing profession. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing. Oncology nurses can effectively reinforce patient education through telephone triage, which includes reviewing the patient’s medication schedule from his or her home, monitoring adherence, evaluating early side effects, and implementing appropriate symptom management. Genetics and Genomics. . Targeted Therapies. Main research variables: Research priorities for oncology nursing as reported by oncology nurses and patients. Molecular Biomarkers: A Review of Multiple Applications in Clinical Care of Colorectal Cancer. The research project methods and findings were accepted for publication in the Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, with a print date scheduled for December 2016. Findings: Consensus was reached on 50 of 107 research priorities. ONS member Ruth McCorkle, PhD, RN, FAPOS, FAAN, had a storied, trailblazing career in oncology nursing, leading the way to advance nursing research, patient-centered care, and educational excellence. These priorities reflected the entire cancer pathway, from diagnosis to palliative care. Role of nurses in the assessment and management of chemotherapy-related side effects in cancer patients Helen Roe,1 Elaine Lennan2 1Department of Clinical Oncology, North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust, Carlisle, 2Chemotherapy Unit, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK Abstract: Chemotherapy services in the UK have been the subject of national …