2015 UPDATES IN

ONCOLOGY NURSING COURSE

Provided by The Christ Hospital

This one day course will be presented on:

Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015

8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

The Christ Hospital; “A” Level; Auditorium

Based on a need to share nursing resources in oncology, several hospitals in the Greater Cincinnati area have joined together to create this educational program.

Our many THANKS to the nurses in the Greater Cincinnati Oncology Nursing Consortium who have worked together to plan this “2015 Updates in Oncology Nursing Course”: Bethesda Hospital St. Elizabeth Medical Center

The Christ Hospital UC Medical Center

Good Sam Hospital VA Medical Center

Jewish Hospital (Mercy Health)

LOCATION & DIRECTIONS:

The course will be held in Classroom 4 on “A” level at The Christ Hospital.

The Christ Hospital is located at 2139 Auburn Avenue; Cincinnati, Ohio 45219.

Parking is free in the parking garages (P1 and P3) near the hospital.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

This one day course is designed to enhance nurse’s knowledge of updates in oncology nursing, including updates in stem cell transplant; parameters for effective administration of blood/ blood products; new oncology drug update; enhanced recovery protocol for surgical oncology patients; radiation therapy Updates (use of Gamma Knife); updates in genetic oncology; survivorship care for oncology patients; updates in distress screening and management; communicating transitions to end of life care; strategies to improve patient’s adherence with oral chemotherapy / biotherapy regimens; and strategies for oncology nurses to renew their spirit.


TARGET AUDIENCE

Experienced oncology nurses, including inpatient, outpatient, and home care settings, who are interested in updating their knowledge of current trends in oncology.

QUESTIONS

For questions regarding this course, please contact Gigi Robison by phone at (513) 585-0535 or by email at: .

CONTACT HOURS
This program is provided by The Christ Hospital and has been awarded
7.33 contact hours of nursing continuing education credit.
Participants must attend 80% of the CE activity and complete an evaluation of the CE activity.
Most of the planners and all of the presenters of this CE activity have disclosed
no conflict of interest and have no financial interest related to this activity.
Lynne Brophy, a planner, disclosed a financial interest in Johnson and Johnson, Roche, and Amgen.
The Christ Hospital, (OH-323, 8/1/2016) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Ohio Nurses Association (OBN-001-91), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

REGISTRATION:

Option A: Participating Members of Greater Cincinnati Oncology Nursing Consortium:

To register for this course, complete the Registration Form and give this to your facility rep, as outlined below:

·  Bethesda Hospital: Lynne Brophy, MSN, RN, AOCNS

·  Christ Hospital: Gigi Robison, MSN, RN, AOCN (4-West / Cancer Center)

·  Good Samaritan Hospital: Sue Partusch, MSN, RN, AOCNS

·  Jewish Hospital: Brittany Browne, RN (BMTU)

·  St. Elizabeth Medical Center: Tammy Tew-Besterman, RN, OCN

·  University Hospital: Becky Bolt, RN, OCN

·  VA Medical Center: Ruth Gholz, RN, MS, AOCN

Option B: Other Interested Nurses:

·  FAX the Registration Form to Gigi Robison at (513) 585-1649; AND

·  Bring a check with you to the Updates Course on Friday, 9/24/2015 (if applicable).

REGISTRATION FEE:

·  Free to nurses at: Bethesda Hospital, The Christ Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Jewish Hospital, St. Elizabeth Medical Center, University Hospital, and VAMC.

·  $ 60.00 - RNs; $ 30.00 - Nursing Students and Retired Nurses

FEE INCLUDES: all handouts, breakfast, lunch, and contact hours.

2015 UPDATES IN ONCOLOGY NURSING COURSE: AGENDA

Thursday, September 24, 2015

LOCATION: The Christ Hospital, Auditorium; TIME: 8 AM – 4:30 PM

Time / Topic / Presenter
7:45 – 8:05 AM / Registration, Breakfast, and Welcome / Gigi Robison, MSN, RN, AOCN
The Christ Hospital
8:05 – 8:50 AM / Updates in Genetics: Biomarkers and Personalized Medicine / Courtney Rice, MS, LGC, Certified Genetic Counselor
Bethesda Hospital
8:50 – 9:35 AM / New Oncology Drug Update:
Chemotherapy & Biotherapy / Gigi Robison, MSN, RN, AOCN
Oncology CNS
The Christ Hospital
9:35 – 9:45 AM / BREAK
9:45 – 10:30 AM / Updates in Diagnosis and Treatment of Multiple Myeloma / Lois Hathorn, MSN, RN, OCN, ACNP-BC
University Hospital
10:30 – 11:15 AM / Have a Heart!! Cardiac Assessment and Management / Michelle L. Woodward, MSN, APRN, OCN, CNS-BC
11:15 – 11:50 AM / Updates in Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment / Ruth Gholz, MS, RN, AOCN
Oncology CNS, VAMC
11:50 – 12:30 PM / LUNCH
12:30 – 1:15 PM / Updates in the Care of the Patient with Lymphoma / Jean Denny, MSN, RN, ACNP
Jewish Hospital
1:15 – 2:00 PM / Chemotherapy in Advanced Incurable Disease: Palliative Care Case Studies / Reid Hartmann, MD
Palliative Care
The Christ Hospital
2:00 – 2:10 PM / BREAK – snack
2:10 – 2:50 PM / Advanced Concepts in Anemia Assessment and Management / Carol A. Amfahr, MSN, RN, CNP
University Hospital
2:50 – 3:35 PM / Updates in Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment / Olugbenga O. Olowokure, MD (AKA Dr. Benga)
University Hospital
Barrett Cancer Center – GI Clinic
3:35 – 3:40 PM / BREAK
3:40 – 4:25 PM / Case Studies in Oncological Emergencies / Sue Partusch, MSN, RN, AOCNS
Good Samaritan Hospital
Tammy Tew Besterman, RN, OCN
St. Elizabeth Med Center
4:25 – 4:30 PM / EVALUATION
Awarding of CE Certificates

REGISTRATION FORM:

2015 Updates in Oncology Nursing Course

Thurs, Sept 24, 2015

Name:
Address:
City: / State: / Zip Code:
Home Phone: / Cell Phone:
Work Phone: / Employer:
Email Address:
RN License #: / RN License / State:
Check the applicable Registration Fees:
Free to nurses at facilities participating in GCONC: Bethesda Hospital, The Christ Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Jewish Hospital, University Hospital, St. Elizabeth Medical Center, and VAMC
$60 – RNs (at facilities that are not participating in GCONC)
$30 – Nursing Students and retired nurses
If a fee is due: Make the check payable to: “Oncology Nursing Fund”

REGISTRATION FORM:

OPTION 1: Facilities participating in Greater Cincinnati Oncology Nursing Consortium:

RNs: Complete the Registration Form and submit to the rep at your facility

(Reps at each facility: Fax forms to Gigi Robison at 513-585-1649)

OPTION 2: Nurses at facilities not participating in GCONC:

Fax Registration Form to 513-585-1649; Bring the check to 9/24/14 program.

___ Mail Registration form and check to: Gigi Robison, RN; 4-West, Room 4091

The Christ Hospital; 4-West; 2139 Auburn Avenue; Cincinnati, OH 45219

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, September 18, 2015

Participant Comments from 2014 Updates in Oncology Nursing Course:

·  “Wonderful update! I learned something from each topic! Thanks!”

·  “Thank you for staying on schedule! Very interesting day – Thank you!”

·  “I liked the fact that ALL speakers were from different hospitals in the city. It was nice seeing people that I hadn’t seen for a long time and meeting new nurses.”

·  “Presenters very knowledgable! ”

·  “Excellent topics and great networking opportunities between the area hospitals.”

·  “Excellent variety of topics! Wonderful speakers – enjoyed the detailed powerpoints.”

·  “All information and updates were very pertinent to my goals and where I work.”

·  “Speakers were excellent!! J”

·  “Very good program. Very timely information”