The purpose of this program is to educate the learner  about alterations in ventilation and circulation. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• At the end of this session, the oncology nurse will be able to:
• Describe the pathophysiology of metabolic emergencies for the patient with cancer
• Discuss the rationale for treating metabolic emergencies for the patient with cancer
• List the patient outcomes and evaluation methods for treating alterations in elimination for the patient with cancer

The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about hematologic malignancies. After studying this information, you will be able to-

• Explain the pathophysiology of hematologic malignancies
• Discuss the rationale for treating the patient with hematologic malignancies
• List the outcomes and evaluation methods for treating the patient with hematologic malignancies
• Describe the nursing care of the patient with hematologic malignancies
• Identify myelosuppression pathophysiology, including neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, infection, hemorrhage, fever and chills for the person with cancer

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner on the topic of Oncologic metabolic emergencies.After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Describe the pathophysiology of metabolic emergencies for the patient with cancer
• Discuss the rationale for treating metabolic emergencies for the patient with cancer
• List the patient outcomes and evaluation methods for treating alterations in elimination for the patient with cancer

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about scientific basis for practice.  After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Discuss the pathophysiology and carcinogenesis of cancer.
• List the three stage process for the development of cancer.
• Discuss the implications of immunology to cancer nursing practice.
• Discuss the role of DNA and RNA in the development of cancer.
• Describe the ethical concerns related to genetic testing.

On completion of this module, the oncology nurse will be able to

• After studying the information presented here, you will be able to:
• Identify the diagnostic measures and prognosis of specific cancers
• Discuss the pathophysiology and common metastatic sites of specific cancers
• List the grade, stage and classification of cancers

After studying the information presented here, the oncology nurse will be able to-

• Discuss the rationale for treating certain cancers with different interventions
• Identify the various types of interventions that are used to treat the patient with cancer
• List the complications of treatments for the patient with cancer
• Discuss risks associated with radiation therapy and chemotherapy for the clinician
• Identify the nursing implications of surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, transplant and immunotherapy

The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about alterations in body systems in oncology.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Identify the pathophysiology for alterations in body systems for the person with cancer
• List the risk factors for alterations in body systems for the person with cancer
• Discuss the rationale and interventions for treating alterations in body systems for the person with cancer
• Identify outcomes for the patient with alterations in body systems

The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about chemotherapy classifications and details. After studying this information, you will be able to-

• Name at least one drug in each of 6 classes of chemotherapy agents.
• Describe the most common dose limiting toxicities associated with chemotherapy agents.
• List the cumulative lifetime doses of anthracyclines and bleomycin.
• Understand the measures required in managing extravasation of vesicant drugs.

The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about comfort care.  After studying this information, you will be able to-

• State two possible causes of fatigue
• Describe two interventions for sleep disorders
• Identify an outcome for a patient with pruritus
• State one intervention to help with each of the following terminal symptoms: pain, elimination, dyspnea, anorexia/cachexia, nausea/vomiting, dehydration, depression/anxiety and delirium
• Describe four ways to help the patient and family cope with imminent death (e.g., social support, spiritual and cultural support, and bereavement)

The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about  health promotion and survivorship.  After studying this information, you will be able to-

• Define secondary prevention, surveillance, risk and diagnosis
• Differentiate between six types of screening
• Define the terms incidence, prevalence and mortality
• Differentiate between absolute risk, risk factor and risk assessment
• Define the four stages of the seasons of survival
• State one potential cancer rehabilitation need in each of the following categories: functional, physiologic, emotional, social and spiritual

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about structural emergencies in cancer.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to -

• Describe the pathophysiology of structural emergencies for the client with cancer.
• Discuss the rationale for treating structural emergencies for the client with cancer.
• List patient outcomes and evaluation methods for treating structural emergencies for the client with cancer.

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about phychosocial dimensions in cancer.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• State the difference between culture and ethnicity.
• List three potential interventions related to interacting with clients of different cultures.
• Define four potential types and contributing factors for psychosocial issues experienced by clients with cancer.
• Describe the PLISSIT model for sexual counseling.
• List two physiologic and two psychologic factors that affect sexuality.

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about professional performance .  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Name five standards of professional performance
• Describe the concept of evidence-based practice/nursing
• Name four key professional issues for oncology nurses
• Describe two educational theories
• Describe three actions for oncology nurses to take to prevent legal issues
• Identify two ethical issues in clinical trials
• Describe two factors that are influencing cancer economics and healthcare

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about symptom management in cancer.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• Name at least 3 nursing diagnoses and interventions associated with 4 classifications of symptom management strategies.
• Describe potential adverse effects of symptom management strategies.
• Name two mind-body-spirit techniques and two manual or energy healing techniques.
• Identify 2 interventions to minimize potential complications for supportive therapies and/or procedures.