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-

• The oncology nurse will be able to identify alterations in normal body function
• Perform proper assessment for each alteration and list appropriate nursing implications and interventions

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

• Outline the clinical presentation of bladder cancer
• Outline the clinical workup and evaluation of bladder cancer
• Outline the current therapy of bladder cancer
• Outline the potential complications of bladder cancer

The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about the bladder, skin, prostate, and skin cancers.  After studying this information, you will be able to-

• The nurse will be astute in issues of prevention, recognition, and treatment of the aforementioned cancers
• The nurse will verbalize understanding of nursing implications of each of the listed cancers

The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about  bone, breast, and GI cancer.  After studying this information, you will be able to-

• The nurse will be able to identify symptoms of the various cancers listed in the previous slide
• Site appropriate nursing implications of same

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

• The nurse will be familiar with current statistics regarding cancer; the student will verbalize understanding of ways to prevent cancer and tools for early detection
• The oncology nurse will be able to site significant biologic, immunologic, and genetic factors related to the cancer patient

The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about chemo and radiation therapy. After studying this information, you will be able to-

• The nurse will verbalize understanding of the principles of various types of cancer treatments including chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery
• The nurse will demonstrate knowledge regarding appropriate nursing care of the patient undergoing various types of therapy and nursing implications of same
• The nurse will have knowledge regarding  issues associated with biohazardous drugs

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

• Define the term chemotherapy; list the major classifications of chemotherapy agents
• Implement the proper methods for administration of chemotherapy agents
• List three predictable side effects which will occur when chemotherapy is administered to a patient

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about complementary and alternative therapy. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to -

• Understand the differences between complementary therapies, alternative therapies, and integrative therapies and their impact on today’s patients
• Understand the purposes for, expected results and potential reactions to commonly used herbs, vitamins and other dietary supplements
• Discuss complementary therapies that could be used during perianesthesia

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

• The oncology nurse will be able to identify signs and symptoms of impending oncologic emergencies in the cancer patient and verbalize appropriate nursing interventions for those emergencies

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about  head and neck cancers, HIV, leukemia, and lymphoma. After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• The oncology nurse will be knowledgeable about the specifics regarding the above mentioned cancers and will demonstrate ability to care for patients with each type of cancer

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about lung, brain, and reproductive cancer.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• By the end of this course the nurse will be astute in issues of prevention
• Recognition, and treatment of the aforementioned cancers and the nurse will verbalize understanding of nursing implications of each of the listed cancers

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

• The oncology nurse will verbalize understanding of causes for and implications of alterations in nutrition and elimination specific to the cancer patient

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

• Standards of Oncology Nursing Practice will be followed by the oncology nurse and the nurse will discuss professional practice issues and assimilate those into her/his nursing practice

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

• Outline the clinical presentation of prostate cancer
• Outline the clinical workup and evaluation of prostate cancer
• Outline the current therapy of prostate cancer
• Outline the potential complications of prostate cancer

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

• Define cancer and verbalize understanding of its pathology
• Be knowledgeable about quality of life issues with the cancer patient
• Be aware of  behavioral issues the patient may experience associated with the diagnosis of cancer
• Discuss supportive care issues for the cancer patient

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

• To define radiation oncology
• To describe different treatment options available for cancer treatment
• To describe the different equipment available to make these treatment options possible

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about stem cell, transplantation, biotherapy, and alternative therapies.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• The nurse will gain an understanding of concepts behind and nursing care of patients undergoing stem cell transplantation, biotherapy, and alternative/complimentary therapies
• Nursing implications of the above will be assimilated into nursing practice as an oncology nurse

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

• The nurse will be able to identify and provide various resources to the cancer patient
• The nurse will verbalize understanding of nursing implications of support of the cancer patient in the following areas: rehabilitation, blood therapy, nutrition, pharmaceuticals, non-pharmaceticals.

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

• Outline the clinical presentation of testicular cancer
• Outline the clinical tests indicated in testicular cancer
• Outline the treatment options with regard to testicular cancer
• Outline the short, medium, and long term outlook for testicular cancer