18th Annual Hoag Embracing Excellence in Oncology Nursing Practice

Friday, June 2, 2023, 7:00 AM - Saturday, June 3, 2023, 6:00 PM, Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort


California Board of Registered Nursing (16.50 hours)

Registration is closed for this conference. 

 

We are back in 2023! This accredited nursing conference is designated to address practical issues and clinical challenges that oncology nurses face each day. During this two-day 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. If your schedule does not allow you to attend this program, a virtual livestream offering is available at a discounted price.

Keynote Presenters

Jessica Kensky, R.N., M.S.N.
Massachusetts General Hospital/Staff Nurse
Hematology Oncology

Patrick Downes, Psy.D.
MGH Home Base/Clinical Psychologist

Program Presenters

Janet Batt, R.N., M.A., C.N.S., P.M.G.T.-B.C.
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Hoag Palliative Care Development

Tiffany L. Beck, M.D.
Gynecologist/Oncologist
Hoag Family Cancer Institute

Scott S. Christensen, D.N.P., M.B.A., A.P.R.N., A.C.N.P.-B.C.
Senior Nursing Director, University of Utah Health
Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Utah College of Nursing

Bill Dyment, Ph.D.
"Team Doctor" 
Psychologist and Resiliency Expert
focusing on health care

Anne Katz, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N.
CNS and Sexuality Counselor
Cancer Care Manitoba Counselor
Cancer Care

Kara Y. Kerns, M.D.
Hoag Palliative Care Department 

Ellen Kim, L.C.S.W., A.P.H.S.W.-C.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Hoag

Teresa Knoop, M.S.N., R.N., A.O.C.N.
Oncology Nurse Consultant

Javier A. Longoria, M.D.
Interventional Pulmonologist
Hoag Lung Cancer Program

MiKaela Olsen, D.N.P., A.P.R.N.-C.N.S., A.O.C.N.S., F.A.A.N.
Oncology and Hematology
Clinical Nurse Specialist 
Ambulatory Oncology
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive
Cancer Center
John Hopkins Hospital and Greenspring Oncology 

Steven Pantilat, M.D., F.A.A.H.P.M., M.H.M.
Kates-Burnard and Hellman Distinguished Professor in Palliative Care of Medicine
Chief, Division of Palliative Medicine
University of California, San Francisco

Pooja Motwani, M.D.
Oncologist/ Hematologist
Hoag Family Cancer Institute

Steven Wang, M.D.
Program Director, Oncologic
Dermatology and Mohs Surgeon
Hoag Family Cancer Institute

Thomas Wang, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S.
Director, Hoag Melanoma
Advanced Skin Cancer Program
Surgical Oncology
Hoag Family Cancer Institute

Chelsey Weatherill, M.S., C.G.C.,
Licensed Certified Genetic Counselor
Hoag Hereditary Cancer Program

Anusha Wijeyakumar, M.A., C.P.C., E-R.Y.T.
Dip Mentoring, Wellness Coach
Hoag

Kathleen Wiley M.S.N., R.N., A.O.C.N.S/
Director of Oncology
Nursing Practice
Hoag

1. Identify new drugs/agents that have been FDA approved for cancer treatment in 2023 and recognize how new drugs/agents are given generic names and how to gain information based on the naming system.
2. Describe the unique benefits of an intergenerational and diverse workforce and identify how to cultivate expertise in the novice oncology nurse.
3. Identify the barriers to effective communication in the care of oncology patients. Demonstrate three core communication skills when working with oncology patients, their families, and physicians.
4. Describe what factors contribute to the development of resiliency when faced with a sudden or serious change in health circumstances.
5. Describe the physiology of the disease process, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments comparing and contrasting leukemia and lymphoma.
6. Describe three cultural myths that are barriers to good care for people with serious illness, how to overcome them and describe communication tools to help with serious illness, understanding patient goals and values and how palliative care can help people live well and long.
7. Identify one workplace violence trend that applies to your clinical setting. Recall two common responses to workplace violence and propose one way to improve the safety of your healthcare setting.
8. Describe young adult sexuality in the trajectory of normal developmental milestones and recognize potential changes because of a cancer diagnosis. R
9. Recognize common perioperative complications for patients undergoing surgery for gynecologic (gyn) cancer, understand the role of minimally invasive surgery in gyn cancer and the nurse’s role with the elements of ERAS and patient success
10. Identify communication strategies to facilitate an open and reciprocal dialogue about common sexual problems. S
11. List and summarize the latest advances in melanoma treatment, terminology, and technical aspects of melanoma care.
12. Describe the benefits of daily mindfulness and how to incorporate the same practices into oncology patient care
13. Provide an overview of the most common hereditary cancer syndromes, causative genes, and the management guidelines.
14. Identify current lung cancer screening recommendations and additional patient characteristics that indicate need for screening and discuss various surgical options for the treatment of lung and esophageal cancer.
15. Describe how to unleash the potential of better collegial support and recognize the impact on the emotional, social, and physical wellbeing of the oncology nursing staff, which leads to improved patient care and patient outcomes.
16. Discuss the pathophysiology of the different types of infusion related HSR to chemotherapy and immunotherapy agents and review strategies for prevention and treatment. Develop an evidence-based treatment plan for the management of infusion-related HSR.

 

The Waterfront Hilton Beach Resort is conveniently located one hour from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and just minutes away from John Wayne Airport, Orange County (SNA). A room block has been secured for this meeting through Thursday, May 11, 2023, after which the room block will be released. Room block rates for this event begin at $379 + $20 resort fee and taxes, per evening. Overnight guest parking is available for a reduced rate of $38 per vehicle and daily valet parking is at a reduced rate of $15 per vehicle. To make a room reservation, call 1-800-HILTONS and ask for the Hoag Oncology room block or book online at www.hoag.org/OncologyRooms2023 . Rooms are based on availability and subject to being sold out.

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