Site Specific Oncology Education: Hematology/Oncology

Tuesday, September 7, 2021, 7:30 AM - 4:20 PM, Nursing Clinical Education Center (NCEC) W414 GH, Iowa City, IA

This enrichment series has been developed by the Medical Surgical Services Division of the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics’ Department of Nursing.  The purpose is to provide site specific oncology information to nurses.  The series consists of a Hematology-Oncology day, a Solid Tumors day and Surgical/Miscellaneous day.  The classes are open to nurses from across the state interested in learning more about hematology/oncology and cancer diagnoses. 

Early Registration closes August 17, 2021

Iowa Board of Nursing, Provider #34 (6.80 hours)

1. Discuss the current nursing and medical management of patients with hemophilia.
2. Discuss the current nursing and medical management of patients with acute and chronic leukemia.
3. Discuss the current nursing and medical management patients with of multiple myeloma.
4. Describe current nursing and medical management of patients with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and Hodgkin’s disease.
5. Identify risk factors and therapeutic interventions for patients with Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP) and Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP).
6. Discuss current nursing and medical management of patients with sickle cell disease.
7. Review principles of blood and marrow transplant care.

$96/class for nurses not employed at UI Hospitals and Clinics.   Fee includes workshop materials, breaks, parking and CE credits.  There is a $20 nonrefundable late fee if registering after the deadline. 

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

This class is offered at no cost to UI Hospitals & Clinics Department of Nursing staff working on oncology units and $25/class for all other nurses employed at UI Hospitals and Clinics.  Fee includes CE credit and workshop materials.

6.8 contact hours Continuing Education credit will be granted by UIHC Department of Nursing (IBN Approved Provider #34).  Participants must attend each session in its entirety to receive full credit.