This Oncology Nurse Finds Joy In Helping Patients Through Their Hardest Days
From chemotherapy and surgical recovery to end-of-life care, Ashley Engles focuses on building relationships and bringing comfort to patients and their families.
Welcome to Nurse Ascent, a twice-weekly newsletter created by nurses for nurses. This week, oncology nurse Ashley Engles shares what makes caring for cancer patients and their families so rewarding. We also cover new research linking for-profit hospitals to higher mortality rates and nurse understaffing, why NP starting salaries have plateaued at $180,000, and how virtual nursing is helping reduce bedside workloads. Plus, explore nursing jobs tailored to your location.
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Nurse Spotlight: Ashley Engles, RN, BSN, Oncology Nurse
From our spotlight archives: For oncology nurse Ashley Engles, caring for patients goes beyond chemotherapy and surgical recovery. Even during the hardest moments, she finds ways to bring comfort, laughter, and connection to patients and their families. Read the full spotlight →
Headlines in Healthcare
For-profit hospitals face higher mortality risks
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing researchers found patients at for-profit hospitals experience higher 30-day mortality and readmission rates. The study links these poor outcomes to persistent nurse understaffing, as nurses at these facilities frequently report unsafe staffing levels.
NP starting salaries plateau at $180,000
Nurse practitioners face stagnant compensation as starting salaries held steady at $180,000 for 2025-26, according to an AMN Healthcare white paper. Despite this pause in growth, demand for the role remains high as nurse practitioners ranked as the most-requested search assignment for the sixth consecutive year. This data suggests that while financial growth has leveled off, the critical need for advanced practice clinicians continues to rise.
Virtual nursing program reduces bedside workload
Owensboro Health implemented a virtual nursing program to handle admissions, discharge planning, and medication checks, allowing floor nurses to focus on direct patient care. According to Becker's Hospital Review, this initiative uses Optum technology to address the competing demands bedside staff often face. The model enables virtual teams to manage administrative tasks while keeping bedside nurses at the patient's side.
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