Breast Cancer Updates

Contact Hours: 1

Author(s):

R.E. Hengsterman MSN, RN

Course Overview

This course will provide learners with foundational knowledge of the evolving landscape in breast cancer screening, diagnosis, and management protocols. It will offer a comprehensive review of the latest, evidence-supported medications, procedures, misconceptions, and interventions.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Statistical Evidence/Epidemiology
  3. Etiology
  4. Pathophysiology
  5. Diagnostic and Screening Tools
  6. Medication Management
  7. HER2-Positive Breast Cancer
  8. HER2-Low Breast Cancer
  9. Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Treatment (TNBC)
  10. Common Misconceptions
  11. Conclusion

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Discuss modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for breast cancer.
  2. List the disparities in breast cancer outcomes among different ethnic groups and socioeconomic statuses.
  3. Recognize current diagnostic and screening tools available for breast cancer.

Accreditations and Approvals

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  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
  • Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
  • Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
  • Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
  • Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)

Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.

Written For

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirements for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.