Objectives
The intent of this education program is to provide new oncology nurses with basic core knowledge in the nursing care of people with cancer, from which ongoing learning and skill may be pursued. This program is not designed to measure individual competency; but will deliver standardized basic clinical oncology education for nurses in the Puget Sound Region.
- Explain the pathophysiology and diagnostic evaluation of cancer, and the rationale and common side effects of cancer treatments.
- Describe the natural history, common treatment and nursing management of the following malignant processes: breast cancer, gynecological cancers, lung cancer, colorectal cancer, prostate cancer, lymphoma, and leukemia.
- Apply appropriate nursing interventions for patients experiencing: pain, immunocompromise, oncologic emergencies, neurologic alterations, nutritional alternations, and psychosocial distress.
Registration
opensJune 13, 2016
Registration deadline:
August 29, 2016
No refunds, substitutions or changes after this date
Course Content
Day 1
Epidemiology, Prevention & Early Detection
Overview of Cancer Pathophysiology
Genetics
Immunology, Hematopoiesis & Growth Factors
Cancer Treatment Modalities
Day 2
Breast Cancer
Lung Cancer
GI Cancers
Gynecological Cancers
Oncology Nursing & Health Care Reform
Urinary Cancers
Day 3
Blood Component Support
Lymphoma / B-Cell Malignancies
Legal and Ethical Issues
Survivorship
Patient Story
Palliative and End of Life Care
Leukemia
Day 4
Psychosocial Dimensions of Care
Oncologic Emergencies
CNS Tumors & Neurologic Alterations
GI Alterations
Myelosuppression and Fatigue
Cancer Pain
Professional Practice
Registration
Fundamentals of
Oncology Nursing
September 19, 20, 26 & 27, 2016
7:30 am – 4:00 pm daily
Registration fees are as follows:
- Attendee is ONS member: $375.
- Attendee is NOT a member of ONS: $450
- Single day attendance, non-members: $125
On-line Registration only.
Contact
Lenise Taylor () for information on how to register.
You will need the following information:
- Name:______
- E-mailto which you will receive your evaluations and CE certificates ______
Lunch is provided daily. Please communicate your choice when registering:
General Diet
Vegetarian
No, thank you. I will bring my own lunch.
Puget Sound Oncology Nursing Education Cooperative (PSONEC) Members:
Franciscan Health System
Pharmacyclics
Group Health Cooperative (Puget Sound Region)
Harrison Medical Center
Highline Medical Center
Madigan Army Medical Center
MultiCare Health System
Northwest Hospital & Medical Center
Overlake Hospital Medical Center
Providence Regional Cancer Partnership, Everett
SWR Providence Hospitals
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Swedish Medical Center
University of Washington Medical Center
Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine
Veterans Admin Puget Sound
HealthCare System
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Whidbey General Hospital
Contact Hours
Provider: CHI Franciscan Health
September 19, 2016:
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # BRN_CEP 14239-151 for 7 Contact Hours
September 20, 2016:
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # BRN_CEP 14239-152, for 6.5 Contact Hours
September 26, 2016:
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider BRN_CEP 14239-171, for7 Contact Hours
September 27, 2016:
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # BRN_CEP 14239-154, for7 Contact Hours
To receive contact hours, the following are required:
- Sign in at the registration desk each day
- Be present no later than 10 minutes after the start of the course
- You must attend the entire day to receive CE credit, no partial credit granted
- Complete & submit evaluation form at the end of each day
CHI Franciscan Health
with
Puget Sound Oncology
Nursing Society
Present
September 19, 20, 26 & 27, 2016
Valley Medical Center
Renton, WA