The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about  brain and spinal cancers.  After studying this information, you will be able to-

• Be familiar with tumors of the brain, spinal cord and neuroblastoma
• Understand the nursing implications associated with each of these types of tumors

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

• Be knowledgeable about oncologic emergencies and appropriate nursing interventions for each
• Discuss various issues regarding palliative care of the terminally ill child

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about end of life care for child and family.  After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Understand symptom management guidelines for caring for the infant, child, and adolescent
• Recognize the developmental stages of the child
• Identify the patterns of grief in the child

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about Ewing's sarcoma osteosarcoma.  After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Be familiar with Ewing’s sarcoma of the bone and soft tissue, osteosarcoma, and rhabdomyosarcoma
• Understand the nursing implications of each of these types of cancer

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

• Learn the biologic basis of cancer
• Learn the immunologic basis of cancer
• Learn the genetic basis of cancer
• Learn the statistics of cancer
• Be able to outline the issues in pediatric oncology

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

• The nurse will verbalize understanding of various aspects of chemotherapy and radiation in the treatment of pediatric cancers
• The nurse will assimilate their understanding of chemotherapy and radiation into care of the child with cancer

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about pediatric growth, developement, and family.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Be knowledgeable about different theories of childhood growth and development
  
• Be able to apply those theories to nursing practice 
  
• Discuss various familial issues in the care of the pediatric oncology patient

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about pediatric hodgkin's disease, non-hodgkin's lymphoma and leukemia.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Be knowledgeable about Hodgkin’s disease
• Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and leukemia
• Apply knowledge of these disease to the care of pediatric cancer patients

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

• Identify five emotional developmental stages and the major characteristics of each stage for pediatric patients ages 0-18 years
• Implement the proper formula for fluid replacement in the pediatric patient
• List the peripheral veins available for peripheral IV access in the child under 2 years of age
• Define and explain interosseous access in the pediatric patient

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about pediatric late adverse effects.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Be able to list the late adverse effects of childhood cancer itself and of the treatments used on the different body systems
• Verbalize appropriate nursing assessments and interventions for late effects of cancer therapy

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

• Know the principles behind the proper procedures for treating the pediatric cancer patient
  
• Verbalize proper procedures and techniques in managing a cancer patient

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

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

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about pediatric retinoblastoma Wilm's Tumor, rare tumors.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Be familiar with Retinoblastoma, Wilm’s tumor, and some of the less common tumors in the pediatric population
• Understand the nursing implications of each tumor

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

• Be able to identify the various potential side effects of cancer treatments (chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, supportive care)
• Understand when to intervene appropriately with each side effect

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

• Be able to identify the various potential side effects of cancer treatments (chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, supportive care)
• Understand how to intervene appropriately with each side effect of cancer treatment

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about pediatric skin disorders-neonatal and bacterial.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Be familiar with the pediatric oncology treatment modalities
• Understand the nursing implications of surgery, stem cell transplantation, gene therapy, biologic response modifiers, and alternative therapies