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May 2, 2009
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8am-4:30pm
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UW Hospital and Clinics
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608-263-6490 |
Course Content
This conference is based on the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS, 2005)
book: Core Curriculum for Oncology Nurses. Theory and clinical
practice components are taught to provide the nurse with an in-depth
understanding of the principles of cancer treatment therapies and
supportive therapy.
This course is designed to help nurses:
- Prepare to successfully pass the ONCC certification exam (OCN)
- Review oncology theory and practice issues
- Remain current and learn the latest information in the field
of oncology nursing
Topics
- Quality of life
- Scientific basis for practice including disease pathophysiology
- Health promotion
- Symptom management
- Oncologic emergencies
Audience
The Oncology Nursing Review Course is designed for registered nurses
who practice in an oncology setting and/or care for adult oncology
patients. Nurses who plan to take the certification exam to become
an Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) through Oncology Nursing Certification
Corporation are particularly encouraged to attend.
Continuing Education Credit
7.3 contact hours will be awarded for this program.
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, Wisconsin,
is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin
Nurses Association Continuing Education Approval Program Committee,
an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s
Commission on Accreditation.
Fee
$100
Registration Form
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