Rowena Yee Hoy, RN

In my 15 years of oncology/hematology nursing experience, I�ve seen many errors and near-errors. No one is exempt from making mistakes, regardless of their experience level, and even a seemingly simple oversight can be dangerous for patients.

Oncology as we know it is changing. Oncologists and nurses are treating up to three times as many patients as they did only 5 to 7 years ago. They�re also prescribing or administering what seems like a limitless number of drug combinations, each of which carries a significant risk for adverse reactions.