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Oncology Nursing Concepts: Advancing Clinical Practice
The purpose of this program is to increase knowledge about oncology nursing. Objectives are to describe the pathophysiology of cancer, identify the major treatment modalities for cancer, discuss the therapeutic effects and side effects of treatment, and discuss psychosocial aspects of caring for patients with cancer, integrate evidence-based nursing strategies to provide the most effective care for patients with cancer.
Objectives:
- Explain the pathophysiology of cancer
- Describe the therapeutic effects and potential side effects of the three major treatment modalities
- Discuss major psychosocial aspects of caring for patients with cancer
Contact Hours:
Massachusetts General Hospital (OH-239/10-1-08) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Ohio Nurses Association (OSN-001-91), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Criteria for successful completion include attendance at the entire event and submission of a completed evaluation form.
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Pre-Registration Required.
Call The Norman Knight Nursing Center for Clinical and Professional Development - 617-726-3111
Registration Fees: Free for MGH Employees and Students, $50 for Partners Employees, $100 for All Others. |
The Norman Knight Nursing Center does not accept credit card payments for registration of programs.
Public transportation is strongly recommended to attend continuing education programs. Garages in the vicinity of MGH generally charge approximately $ 40 per day. MGH does not reimburse for parking.
Scheduled Offerings |
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LOCATION |
Thursday, January 17th, 2008 |
8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. |
Yawkey
(Room 2200) |
| Thursday, March 20th, 2008 |
8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. |
Yawkey
(Room 2200) |
| Thursday, May 22nd, 2008 |
8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. |
Yawkey
(Room 2200) |
| Thursday, July 17th, 2008 |
8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. |
Yawkey
(Room 2200) |
| Thursday, September 18th, 2008 |
8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. |
Yawkey
(Room 2200) |
| Thursday, November 20th, 2008 |
8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. |
Yawkey
(Room 2200) |
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