Site Specific Oncology – Surgical/Procedural/Miscellaneous Topics

Add to Calendar Site Specific Oncology – Surgical/Procedural/Miscellaneous Topics 4/12/2024 7:45:00 AM 4/12/2024 3:20:00 PM America/Chicago For More Details: https://uiowa.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?EID=64281 Description: The purpose of this class is to provide nurses with information on surgeries, procedures, and cares for patient populations on cancer center units. This includes principles of radiation oncology, surgical oncology, managing oncologic complications, delirium in cancer patients, and sexuality related issues. 4 West, General Hospital false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Friday, April 12, 2024, 7:45 AM - 3:20 PM, 4 West, General Hospital

Overview
The purpose of this class is to provide nurses with information on surgeries, procedures, and cares for patient populations on cancer center units.  This includes principles of radiation oncology, surgical oncology, managing oncologic complications, delirium in cancer patients, and sexuality related issues. 


Credits
Iowa Board of Nursing, Provider #34 (5.80 hours), Non-Nurse Attendance (5.80 hours)

Target Audience
Specialties - ALL
Professions - Nurse

Objectives
  1. Describe principles, procedures and nursing interventions related to endocrine surgical oncology.
  2. Review principles of radiation oncology.
  3. Review strategies for managing common oncologic complications.
  4. Describe gastric, liver, and pancreas procedures and nursing interventions related to surgical oncology.
  5. Describe issues and interventions related to sexuality and the cancer patient.
  6. Discuss delirium in the patient with cancer and methods to effectively manage this challenging symptom.

Registration
Registration Fees:
• UIHC Nursing Staff working on oncology units: No Fee
• UIHC All Other Nurses: $25/class
• Non-UIHC Employees: $96/class (Fee includes workshop materials, breaks, parking and CE credits.)  There is a $20 nonrefundable late fee if registering after the March 29, 2024 deadline. 

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

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


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