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Understanding the genetics behind cancer growth, screening and prevention issues, and the diagnostic process serve as a foundation for your knowledge of cancer care. The Prevention and Diagnosis—Oncology APN online course provides you with the specific information you need for any number of site-specific cancers at the advanced practice level.

The ONS Oncology Nurse Orientation Program, provides didactic content for nurses new to oncology. The course is evidence-based, incorporates ONS standards and guidelines, and supports new oncology nurses working toward certification based on the ONS Oncology Nurse Generalist Competencies.

The ONS Oncology Nurse Orientation Program, provides didactic content for nurses new to oncology. The course is evidence-based, incorporates ONS standards and guidelines, and supports new oncology nurses working toward certification based on the ONS Oncology Nurse Generalist Competencies.

This program provides a foundational knowledge of the role for those new to the navigation role.

Nurses must consider many factors when treating newly diagnosed multiple myeloma. Not only are supportive care considerations important, but keeping up with new treatment options is critical for patient and caregiver education. Learn about the fundamentals of multiple myeloma and its indications and treatments. This case focuses on understanding lab results and identifying expected treatments.

Caring for patients being treated for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (MM) presents unique challenges. Recognizing the signs of relapse is essential, as is understanding adverse events associated with common treatment regimens for MM over time. Learn about the many considerations for treating MM in a relapsed/refractory setting, including possible treatment side effects and patient education. This case focuses on understanding risks associated with certain treatments, and possible alternative treatments.

This course will provide foundational knowledge on the basic principles of cancer and the evaluation and diagnosis of cancer for the advanced practice provider. Topics such as cell biology, carcinogenesis, the immune system, genomics, prevention and screening, diagnosis and staging, and treatment planning using breast cancer as an exemplar for the advanced practice provider will be reviewed. 

As the oncology field changes, our nursing interventions must change with it. Update your breast cancer knowledge on topics like genomic testing, biosimilars, clinical trials, new treatment options, cardio-oncology and much more with the Breast Cancer: Staying Up to Date online course.

Caring for patients with cancer can be challenging, especially for new oncology nurses or those working outside of cancer care. This introductory course provides a foundation for providing care to patients experiencing a cancer diagnosis, treatment complications or trouble coping. 

Learn about the care of patients undergoing treatment for urothelial cancer in an engaging case study format.