Site Specific Oncology - Solid Tumors

Tuesday, March 2, 2027, 7:45 AM - 4:00 PM, Nursing Continuing Education Center: 4th Floor, General Hospital

The purpose of this class is to provide information for nurses on cancer site specific solid tumors. This includes etiology, diagnosis, treatment, symptom management, and expected outcomes.

Non-Nurse Attendance (6.50 hours), University of Iowa Health Care Dept. of Nursing Services and Patient Care (6.50 hours)

1. Discuss early detection and recent advances in the treatment of breast cancer.
2. Identify the surgical and medical interventions for patients with cancers of the genitourinary tract.
3. Review medical treatment for patients with lung and esophageal cancer.
4. Identify and compare the indications, differences and expected outcomes of the major types of hysterectomies.
5. Identify the medical-surgical interventions for patients with colorectal cancer and medical interventions for pancreatic cancer.
6. Describe the diagnosis, treatment, and nursing interventions for people with head and neck cancer.

Registration Fees:

• UI Health Care Employees
  Nursing staff working on oncology units = $0
  All Other Nurses = $25

• Non-UI Health Care Employees = $96
  (Fee includes workshop materials, breaks, parking and CE credits.) There is a $20 nonrefundable late fee if registering after the February 16, 2027 deadline.

Refunds: Full refund (less the $20 cancellation fee) if notified 3 days prior to the program. Substitutions are permitted at any time.

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

6.5 nursing contact hours will be offered by University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing Services and Patient Care Continuing Education Office and align with the appropriate subject matter found in Iowa Administrative Code 655 chapter 5.2(3).