Scofield Advanced Oncology Nursing Conference 2022

Tuesday, April 5, 2022, 7:30 AM - Wednesday, April 6, 2022, 4:00 PM, Other

This conference will be held virtually through Zoom.

 

This premiere conference will feature a diverse group of speakers including nationally renowned experts from University of Iowa HealthCare, along with Alec Stone, the well-known director of Health Policy at the Oncology Nursing Society national office and Laura Zitella, an esteemed oncology Nurse Practitioner from the University of California, San Francisco, who will provide insight into caring for people with various types of lymphoma. Tuesday will include pertinent updates on managing malignant melanoma, medical and surgical options for treating pancreatic cancer, and Susan Wells who will be speaking about her experience as a pancreatic cancer survivor. Other sessions on Day 1 include a discussion about a comprehensive approach to treating sexual dysfunction in oncology patients, 2021 updates on new oncology medications and the Mohs Micrographic surgery, indications, and patient management.

Wednesday presentations will include interesting discussions on the art of caring for geriatric oncology patients and assisting patients with symptoms management using the innovative OASIS Intervention. The breakout session format in the morning will allow attendees to choose between several different subject matters, including managing oral cavity cancers, challenging wound/skin/ostomy issues seen with oncology patients, racial/ethnic disparities in cancer, bladder cancer management, radiation therapy using MR-LINAC technology, and providing support to staff through the chaos of the pandemic. In the closing session, Selinza Mitchell, a nationally recognized oncology nurse, speaker, educator, and facilitator, will present. Ms Mitchell has developed a reputation as a master storyteller while delivering enlightening, motivational, and educational presentations. She will provide inspiration to the audience as she describes how listening for an understanding and clear communication are critical elements in improving patient’s outcomes.

Iowa Board of Nursing, Provider #34 (12.00 hours), Non-Nurse Attendance (12.00 hours)

1. Describe the role of the (oncology) nurse in healthcare policy and the need for advocacy engagement.
2. Discuss malignant melanoma symptoms, diagnosis, and primary treatment strategies.
3. Describe medical and surgical strategies for pancreatic cancer and discuss the patient experience.
4. Review new oncology medications FDA-approved in 2021.
5. Discuss strategies to enhance the sexual health of oncology patients.
6. Discuss indications for the Mohs Micrographic surgery and important patient care considerations post-procedure.
7. Identify new medication regimens for the treatment of diffuse large B cell lymphoma and their tier in therapy. Describe adverse events associated with of newer medications and combinations used to treat diffuse large B cell lymphoma and nursing management strategies.
8. Describe strategies for managing oral cavity cancers.
9. Discuss the management of challenging wound/skin/ostomy situations seen in oncology patients.
10. Discuss racial/ethnic disparities in cancer incidence, mortality and the provision of oncology care in the United States.
11. Explain common management pathways for non-muscle invasive and muscle invasive bladder cancer.
12. Describe the use of MR-LINAC technology (combined MRI scanner and linear accelerator) and review important patient care considerations.
13. Define and describe the impact of stress on workers in healthcare. Recognize high risk clinical events which could evoke a stress response. Summarize strategies to support coping in themselves and colleagues.
14. Discuss important considerations in the art of caring for geriatric oncology patients.
15. Describe the OASIS intervention and assisting oncology patients with symptom management.
16. Assess how listening for an understanding and clear communication are critical elements in patient’s outcomes.

Two days:
       Early registration (by March 13) - $80
       Regular registration (after March 13) - $95
Single day:
       Early registration (by March 13) - $50
       Regular registration (after March 13) $65

Deadline date to register is March 27, 2022. The Zoom link and any additional conference details will be provided the week prior to the conference.

Refund Policy: Full refund (minus $10 cancellation fee) if notification received on or before March 21, 2022.

Questions? Contact [email protected] or call (319) 356-1238.

12.0 contact hours will be granted by UI Hospitals and Clinics Department of Nursing (IBN Approved Provider #34) – 6.0 contact hours on 4/5 and 6.0 contact hours on 4/6.  Participants must attend the entire program each day to receive full credit. 

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