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Extraordinary Healer®

Extraordinary Healer® Vol. 15
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How an Oncology Nurse Made me Feel Safe in the Infusion Room

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Tonya Powell

A patient details how her oncology nurse always made her feel safe no matter how overwhelming her workload may have been.

I nominate Patty Garcia, B.S.N., RN, as my choice for an outstanding nurse. She is compassionate, kind, attentive and friendly. Patty is always available to everyone who needs help. I feel very safe and cared for when I'm in the infusion room. She's never too busy to help. She deserves this award more than anyone.

Editor’s Note: This is an essay submitted by Tonya Powell for the 2021 Extraordinary Healer Award. Click here to read more about CURE®’s Extraordinary Healer® Award for Oncology Nursing event on April 30, 2021.

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Articles in this issue
Incorporating Empathy and Compassion During Cancer Treatment
Incorporating Empathy and Compassion During Cancer Treatment
‘A Rock and Gem’ of the Cancer Center
‘A Rock and Gem’ of the Cancer Center
An Entire Team's Effort to Care for Patients With Cancer
An Entire Team's Effort to Care for Patients With Cancer
Genuine Care and Advice for Patients With Cancer
Genuine Care and Advice for Patients With Cancer
Oncology Nurses Combine Expertise With Compassion
Oncology Nurses Combine Expertise With Compassion
Companionship Helps Patients Feel Less Alone Through Cancer Treatment
Companionship Helps Patients Feel Less Alone Through Cancer Treatment
Effective Teamwork Shapes a New Oncology Practice
Effective Teamwork Shapes a New Oncology Practice
An Oncology Nurse With a Fun Personality Despite Hectic Situations
An Oncology Nurse With a Fun Personality Despite Hectic Situations
The Oncology Nurse Who Helps Patients With Cancer Through Hurdles During Treatment
The Oncology Nurse Who Helps Patients With Cancer Through Hurdles During Treatment
The Nurse Who Puts Life on Hold to Connect With Patients With Cancer
The Nurse Who Puts Life on Hold to Connect With Patients With Cancer
Cancer Went From Scary to ‘a Tad More Tolerable’ With a Supportive Oncology Nurse
Cancer Went From Scary to ‘a Tad More Tolerable’ With a Supportive Oncology Nurse
Oncology Nurse Rises Above to Advocate for Patients With Cancer
Oncology Nurse Rises Above to Advocate for Patients With Cancer
Pivoting Cancer Costs and Side Effects With a Nurse's Help
Pivoting Cancer Costs and Side Effects With a Nurse's Help
How an Oncology Nurse Made me Feel Safe in the Infusion Room
How an Oncology Nurse Made me Feel Safe in the Infusion Room
Compassion and Courage Define Cancer Nurses
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