VIRTUAL | SATURDAY REGISTRATION ONLY | Embracing Excellence in Oncology Nursing Practice

Saturday, June 15, 2024, 7:00 AM - 4:45 PM, Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort


California Board of Registered Nursing (7.00 hours)

This accredited nursing conference is designated to address practical issues and clinical challenges that oncology nurses face each day. During this conference, attendees will benefit from an intimate learning environment in which prominent faculty will present the latest in oncology care and provide practical strategies and tools to improve nursing practice and patient outcomes.

1. Describe the treatment options for pancreatic cancer including outcomes. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of minimally invasive surgical techniques for treatment of pancreas.
2. Describe the expected physician changes in the body during the stages of the dying process and discuss how to manage them.
3. Restate the rational for the use of CAR-T therapy including why it works and differentiate the types of toxicity seen. Compare and contrast CRS vs T-cell engagers and their treatment. Describe new treatments in early stages of clinical research for solid malignancies.
4. Identify common chemo regimens used in both the inpatient and outpatient settings that require appropriate sequencing of administration. Summarize the importance of premedication, hydration, or lab requirements when administering chemotherapy. Demonstrate the calculations involved in determining the AUC dose and corrected calcium value. Discuss rational used when selecting a chemotherapy plan. Prioritize when and how to collaborate with pharmacy when patient-specific information is needed to proceed with treatment.
5. List state and federal laws that affect nursing practice and describe the four elements needed to justify a malpractice claim. Explain where to find the standard of care for RN practice and specify actions that may affect a nursing license.
6. Identify three factors that medical nutritional therapy improves and two ways a Registered Dietitian manages cancer patients. List 3 (Global) recommendations to prevent cancer and discuss and identify common misconceptions about supplements and “nutritional myths”.
7. Describe an overview of cancer pain management including goals and limitations. Discuss the current landscape in US Cancer Pain Management Review and how cancer centers can employ ways to ensure an effective pain management program. Summarize the recent regulatory and oversight changes in the cancer pain arena.

CANCELLATIONS AND CHANGES TO REGISTRATIONS
A 3% administrative fee will apply to all cancellations and registration changes. Written cancellations will be accepted until May 31, 2024. No refunds will be given for cancellations received after May 31, 2024. Refunds will not be honored for no-shows. All registration change requests to existing registrations must be sent to [email protected] on or before Monday, June 10, 2024. All changes after this time will not be available. Onsite changes will not be honored (ie., in-person transfer to virtual.)

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian designated this Live Activity educational activity for the maximum of 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM. Physicians Should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This credit can apply to the CMA Certification of Continuing Medical Education.

 

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Saturday, June 15, 2024