February 4th is World Cancer Day, and the theme for the day between 2016 and 2018 is “We can. I can.” Here, at Lippincott Nursingcenter, we know there are a number of ways nurses can help bring awareness to this day, along with ways nurses can better care for patients affected by cancer. 

1. Spread the word: Follow these hashtags on your social media accounts to join the discussion around World Cancer Day. 

• #WorldCancerDay
• #WeCanICan

2. Stay informed: Stay up-to-date on the latest research and evidence around cancer.  
Subscribe to the peer-reviewed journals, Cancer Nursing and Oncology Times.

• Earn continuing education credits with over 160 CE activities related to oncology.
• Access evidence-based cancer content instantly at the point of care with Lippincott Advisor. The individual version of the app used by leading hospitals includes over 1,000 evidence-based content entries on cancer symptoms, drugs, treatments, and more. Download it now for only $29.95.

3. Take action: Get certified in oncology by visiting our Guide to Certification page and scrolling down to the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation.