In this short video, Stephanie Hoopes, RN, BSN, OCN, ONN-CG, Nurse Navigator at the Center for Integrative Oncology and Survivorship in Greenville, SC, discusses how oncology nurses can support cancer patients through careful use of aromatherapy. Stephanie is joined by Laura Pole, RN, MSN, ONCS, senior clinical consultant at CancerChoices.
“So I have been called by the providers that know that I have some holistic and integrative background about a patient who may have excessive nausea every time she comes into the infusion room, and it could be just that anticipated nausea because they know. When I go and talk to them, I make sure I find out their allergies and any other health history, and then we can talk about ‘Well a little peppermint essential oil might help, just sniff this when you’re feeling nauseous. Or even a little ginger essential oil can help.'” Watch the video to hear more:
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