The Principles of Hematology Oncology Nursing

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LIVE

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Virtual


ANCC - Nursing Contact Hour(s) (7.25 hours)

The purpose of this activity is to educate registered nurses on the principles of hematology-oncology nursing to increase their knowledge and to improve critical thinking skills. This educational activity provides an overview of various hematological cancers, overview of treatments, symptom management including management of hematologic oncologic emergencies, nursing implications, and patient education.

1. Describe the causes and clinical manifestations in the various types of hematological malignancies.
2. Summarize diagnostic testing related to disease presentation, subsequent treatment modalities and side effect management for the hematology patient.
3. Identify the urgency of common hematologic oncology emergencies and nursing implications.
4. Summarize the nursing implications related to the treatment management of hematological malignancies, including considerations for comorbidities.
5. Recognize available institutional and community resources available to the hematology cancer patients.

 REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION:

To receive Nursing Contact Hours for this activity, the participant must: 

• Create an account in the Professional Education Portal (PEP) and save your Mobile Number to your PEP account if not already done.

• Register for this activity.

• During activity, TEXT your attendance to 1-844-912-1333 and up to 24hrs after the course has ended using the Activity ID provided by the Facilitator during program.

• Must attend entire activity from start to end time.

• Complete a participant evaluation in PEP, under the MyCE tab, within 30 consecutive days of the learning activity where you will also have immediate access to your Certificate.

Virtual registration.  If you would like to request information regarding additional space availability for this activity, please contact Annamma Varghese @ [email protected].

“The virtual link to the live presentation will be available in the View Content tab after you register.”

In support of improving patient care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation:

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center designates this live activity will award 7.25 Nursing Contact Hour(s).

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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center complies with all requirements of the identified accrediting body  (ACCME, ANCC, ACPE). Disclosure of speakers, faculty members, planning committee members and their commercial relationships will be shared with learners prior to the educational activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center adheres to the ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Wednesday, May 7, 2025