Oncology Nurse Navigation 101

Contact Hours: 3

Author(s):

Kimberlee Emfield Rowett, DNP, MSN, MBA, RN

Course Overview

This course is designed for LPN/LVNs, RNs, and APRNs, preparing to care for clients diagnosed with any type of cancer. The nurse will be prepared to assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing needs of clients with cancer regardless of the stage of their cancer and the phase of their cancer treatment.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Definition
  3. Assessment
  4. Epidemiology
  5. Pathophysiology
  6. Clinical Signs and Symptoms
  7. Etiology
  8. Treatment
  9. Self-Management
  10. Research Findings
  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. Recite the role, importance, and scope of practice of the oncology nurse.
  2. Describe the assessment and management of clients with cancer.
  3. Explain cancer epidemiology, pathophysiology, and etiology of cancer.
  4. Articulate strategies to support clients with cancer in self-management to improve their quality of life.

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 180 minutes to complete and awards 3 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.