2021 NORTHWEST ONCOLOGY NURSING SUMMIT
Schedule
Sat Oct 23 2021 at 08:00 am to 05:00 pm
Location
Crowne Plaza Seattle-Downtown | Seattle, WA
Oncology nursing is a rapidly evolving field, with numerous advancements in management of patients. Recently, a number of newer oncology drugs have been approved by the US FDA. In order to deliver optimal care and improve outcomes for cancer patients, it is important for nursingprofessionals to be aware of latest advances in various aspects of patient care including survivorship, management of toxicities of newer therapies, evolving communication needs in the era of telemedicine and genomics in oncology etc. The 2021 Northwest Oncology Nursing Summit will provide the latest practical information on key topics in oncology oncology that can be readily applied in your practice. This conference features faculty members from leading institutions in the Pacific Northwest who will discuss strategies to help you optimize patient management and provide insight into the evolving treatment landscape for cancer patients.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Oncology nurses,
Nurse managers,
Nursing students,
Advance Practice Nurses,
Oncology Nurse Navigators
Oncology Social Workers
Oncology Patient Navigators
Oncology MAs
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of the activity, participants will be able to:
Describe strategies to provide appropriate nursing care to cancer survivors facing various physical, socio-economic, and other issues that affect their health.
Discuss approaches to managing toxicities and communication barriers for patients undergoing cancer treatment.
Identify steps to optimize chemotherapy education and adherence to oral chemotherapies.
Assess the evolving role of oncology nurses and nurse navigators in the era of telemedicine, genomics, and precision oncology.
Program Agenda:
7:15 AM TO 8:00 AM – REGISTRATION/NETWORKING
8 AM TO 10 AM: SURVIVORSHIP SESSION
Social and Economic toll of Cancer Survivorship - 30 minutes
Optimizing Sexuality and Intimacy after Cancer: Current Standards - 30 minutes
Cancer Screening Among Survivors - 30 minutes
Discussions - 30 minutes
10 AM TO 10:30 AM – BREAK & EXHIBITS
10:30 AM TO 12 PM: TOXICITIES ASSOCIATED WITH CANCER TREATMENT
Managing Immunotherapy Related Toxicities - 30 minutes
Helping Patients Navigate Financial Toxicities - 30 minutes
Providing Appropriate Nursing Care and Education to Patients with Communication Disabilities - 30 minutes
Discussions - 30 minutes
12 PM TO 1 PM – LUNCH/POSTERS/EXHIBITS
1 PM TO 3 PM: COMMON ISSUES IN ONCOLOGY NURSING
How to Optimize Chemotherapy Education? - 30 minutes
Approaches to Improving Adherence to Oral Chemotherapy - 30 minutes
Nurse Navigation in the Era of Precision Oncology - 30 minutes
Discussion - 30 minutes
3 PM TO 3:30 PM – BREAK & EXHIBITS
3:30 PM TO 5 PM: FUTURE OF ONCOLOGY NURSING
Telemedicine/Virtual Reality - 30 minutes
Nursing Oncology in the Era of Genomics in Oncology - 30 minutes
Where is it happening?
Crowne Plaza Seattle-Downtown, 1113 6th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101, United States