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Optional Preconference ProgrammingMore Education. More Contact Hours.
ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course More than 61,000 nurses have taken the ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course, one of the Society's most popular educational offerings. Designed to encourage consistency in chemotherapy administration, the course will be offered in conjunction with this year's Congress. This two-day course will provide you with a comprehensive overview of chemotherapy and biotherapy. Offering 16.2 contact hours, the course focuses on the theoretical knowledge base needed to administer these treatments, including cellular kinetics, drug classifications, safe handling, administration, side effect management, and patient-education strategies. It also includes case studies relating to the theoretical principles. Attendees will receive a copy of the ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Guidelines and Recommendations for Practice (2nd ed.). RNs who successfully complete the course and a post test receive a personalized ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Card that demonstrates they've taken the course and have the knowledge necessary to administer chemotherapy and biotherapy. The card is valid for two years and can be renewed by completing an online course that includes updates on new drugs, administration techniques, and other practice issues. Course tuition includes detailed handout materials as well as breakfast, lunch, coffee, and water on both days of the course. Space is limited, so registrants will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis. We suggest registering early to secure your seat in the course. Cost: ONS members-$299; Nonmembers-$395 ONS Radiation Therapy Course At some point, 60% of patients with cancer will receive radiation treatment to manage their disease. This means that as an oncology nurse, you need comprehensive, up-to-date information on caring for these patients. The ONS Radiation Therapy Course is designed to provide just that. This introductory one-day course-offering 8.4 contact hours-will benefit both inpatient and ambulatory-care nurses who care for patients receiving radiation therapy. Nurses who are new to radiation therapy may also find this introductory review useful. Topics that will be addressed include principles of radiation therapy, new radiation treatment modalities, and side effect management. The ONS Manual for Radiation Oncology Nursing Practice and Education (3rd ed.) will serve as the required text for the course and is included in your registration fee. In addition, you will have the opportunity to dialogue with other nurses during roundtable discussions at lunch. Course tuition includes detailed handout materials as well as breakfast, lunch, coffee, and water on the day of the course. Space is limited, so registrants will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis. We suggest registering early to secure your seat in the course. Cost: ONS members-$189; Nonmembers-$260 OCN® Review Preparing for the OCN® certification examination can be nerve-wracking, but this comprehensive review course will help you set your mind at ease. Spend this time with your colleagues who are also getting ready to take the test. Presenters will base the course on the examination blueprint. You'll also get study tips and test-taking strategies and have the opportunity to network with other certification candidates. If you're a certification candidate, you don't want to miss this in-depth review of the information you'll see on the examination. Attendees will receive 14 contact hours credits upon completion of the course. Course tuition includes detailed handout materials, lunch, coffee, and water on May 2 and 3 and breakfast on May 3. Space is limited, so registrants will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis. We suggest registering early to secure your seat in the course. Cost: ONS members-$299; Nonmembers-$395 AOCNP/AOCNS Review This course is the first review related to oncology advanced practice nursing that addresses the differentiation of oncology APN practice as identified in the most current role-delineation study. It will help oncology APNs prepare for the AOCNS and AOCNP examinations. Speakers will address commonalities in oncology APN practice as well as specific content related to the clinical nurse specialist and nurse practitioner role in breakout sessions. This review will focus on the APN role in cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis and staging, treatment, psychosocial aspects, oncologic emergencies, end-of-life care, and research utilization. The NP portion will emphasize professional practice, coordination of care, symptom management (including the challenges of comorbidity and toxicity management), and working with those at risk for hereditary cancers. The CNS breakout will emphasize professional practice, coordination of care (including case management), and symptom management and will review the additional roles of the CNS-educator, consultant, and administrator. Attendees will receive 14 contact hours credits upon completion of the course. Course tuition includes detailed handout materials, lunch, coffee, and water on May 2 and 3 and breakfast on May 3. Space is limited, so registrants will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis. We suggest registering early to secure your seat in the course. Cost: ONS members-$299; Nonmembers-$395 ONS Leadership SPA Immerse yourself in a relaxing environment designed to take you on a journey of leadership learning. Using health-spa themes, the ONS Leadership SPA will enable you to incorporate leadership principles where you work and live. You must experience this learning opportunity that takes you far beyond typical slide presentations. The ONS Leadership SPA will help you tap into your potential and passion for leadership and provide you with practical, action-oriented leadership training to help manage your life and career more more effectively. Developed by oncology nursing leaders, this workshop will teach you to use and apply specific business leadership tools to your daily routine and work settings. Topics will include creating an image makeover of nursing in the media, how to massage workplace conflict, team work, time management, and conducting successful meetings. In addition, you will be treated to a 'SPA-like' atmosphere, and learn fun stress-reduction techniques that will help you remain calm, centered, and relaxed when you need it most. Don't miss this awesome learning opportunity! Use this extraordinary day to develop or hone leadership skills in your professional and personal life. Plus, by attending the day's activities, you will earn 7.5 contact hours credits. Have fun, learn, and earn! Space is limited. Registrants will be accommodated on first-come, first-served basis. We recommend that you register early to secure a seat. Cost: ONS members-$150; Nonmembers-$200 |