title: Putting your best foot forward in a challenging role: finding the resources needed to work in a freestanding radiation oncology clinic.
abstract: This article describes the experiences of a nurse in a new role in a freestanding radiation oncology clinic. Networking to find the resources that patients need and providing guidance to the patients in using the resources through their course of treatment are discussed. Local and national resources that can be used as tools in radiation therapy nursing also are described.
authors.affiliation: kanderson@mproc.com
authors.forename: Kelly L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Anderson
authors.forename: Susan D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Bruce
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000553:Ambulatory Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D006295:Health Resources / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D007255:Information Services; D020380:Needs Assessment; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000523:psychology; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D018787:Radiation Oncology / Q000458:organization & administration*