Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN®) Review

This course content is appropriate for nurses who are planning to take the ONS OCN® exam, along with nurses who want an excellent review of oncology nursing.

• Discuss the scientific basis for cancer
• Identify the treatment modalities for cancer
• Describe myelosuppression and other frequently occurring symptoms experienced by patients with cancer
• Address quality of life concerns for patients with cancer including pain, fatigue, coping, sexuality and supportive care
• Review common psychosocial needs of cancer patients.
• Discuss the epidemiology, prevention and early detection and diagnosis for specific cancers
• Review cancer survivorship and end of life care
• Understand the scope and standards of Oncology Nursing Practice
• Describe common oncology emergencies and treatment

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider CEP 15199, for 14 contact hours. No partial credit will be given.

Cathleen Sugarman, RN, MSN, AOCNS

Free to Scripps employees
$100.00 for non-Scripps employees

Note: There is a $4 charge for parking for non Scripps Employees

Scripps employees can register via LMS

Registration Deadline Friday, March 14, 2014

No refunds will be provided after Friday, March 14, 2014