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Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy Biotherapy Course

The purpose of this nationally offered program developed and administrated by the Oncology Nursing Society is to increase knowledge about cytotoxic treatments of cancer.  Objectives include describing the action and side effects of chemotherapy and biotherapy agents, describing safe administration techniques, and discussing the nursing care of patients receiving chemotherapy or biotherapy.


Note: Only registered nurses who will administer chemotherapy may take this program. Nurses from Ell 7, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19; PH 20, 21; Big 7, 12; Wht 12, Yawkey 8 and Radiation Medicine RNs are welcome to attend. All other interested nurses must get their manager's approval to attend this program. Fee structure is different for Non-MGH nurses. Contact hours provided by ONS.

Pre-Registration Required.

Please register for the program by clicking on Register
in the right hand column below.

Participants in this program must be RNs and must attend both days - No Students please.

Registration Fees

Free for Department of Nursing RNs from the units listed above.

$85.00 for all other MGH RNs (for both days)

$85.00 for all DFCI Employees (for both days)

$175.00 for all Partners Employees (for both days)

$200.00 for All Others (for both days).
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

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

REGISTER
Day 1 - Thursday, August 21st, 2008 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Yawkey
(Room 2220)		 Register
Day 2 - Friday, August 22nd, 2008 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Yawkey
(Room 2220)
Day 1 - Thursday, October 23rd, 2008 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Yawkey
(Room 2220)		 Register
Day 2 - Friday, October 24th, 2008 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Yawkey
(Room 2220)
Day 1 - Thursday, December 18th, 2008 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Yawkey
(Room 2220)		 Register
Day 2 - Friday, December 19th, 2008 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Yawkey
(Room 2220)
 
 

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