DUKE CANCER NETWORK CANCER BASICS IV Enduring

Cancer Basics is an introductory course for nurses who are new to oncology nursing. This course provides the fundamentals of practice including pathophysiology of cancer, risk factors, incidence, diagnosis and management of common cancers, nursing management of cancer and cancer therapy side effects, oncologic emergencies, safe handling of chemotherapy, pain management and the psychosocial care of the cancer patient.

Target Audience

RN

Nurse Practitioners

Learning Objectives

Define varying survivorship definitions Illustrate knowledge of the IOM's 4 components of survivorship care

Develop individualized survivorship plans based on associated physical and psychosocial needs, late side effects and recurrence of secondary cancers for melanoma, prostate, colorectal, breast and ovarian/uterine cancers

Improve knowledge of health equity and impact on survivorship care

Demonstrate knowledge of cancer specific resources to address cancer disparities

Describe anticipated survivorship needs based on diagnosis and promote resources to assist with any of these needs

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.50 ANCC
  • 3.50 Attendance
  • 3.50 JA Credit - AH
Registration Opens: 
04/08/2022
Registration Expires: 
04/07/2024
Rating: 
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Available Credit

  • 3.50 ANCC
  • 3.50 Attendance
  • 3.50 JA Credit - AH
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