Oncology Nursing Core Curriculum

This online CNE nursing curriculum provides core knowledge of Oncology concepts, including an overview of cancer, diagnostic evaluation, goals of treatment, medications, chemotherapy administration, nutrition, cancer distress, ethics, genomics, effects of tobacco use, palliative care, content on disease sites, and survivorship. Many of the modules include case scenarios applicable to any practice setting. This content meets the criteria for the Commission on Cancer (CoC) Standard 4.2 Oncology Nursing Credentials.

Course Director: 
Denise Rismeyer, DNP, MSN, RN, NPD-BC

Target Audience

This online CNE nursing curriculum is designed for nurses caring for oncology patients throughout their cancer journey.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Describe the role of the nurse in caring for oncology patients.
  • Identify treatment options for cancer care.
  • Outline psychosocial factors associated with oncology care. 

 

Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course. 

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Course summary
Course opens: 
04/05/2024
Course expires: 
04/05/2027
Cost:
$625.00

This course will be presented via a self-guided online interactive module.

Faculty

Each online course included in this oncology nursing curriculum has been developed by experts in the specialty practice. 

Course Directors
Denise Rismeyer, DNP, RN, NPD-BC
Director of Continuing Nursing Education
Assistant Professor of Nursing, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Department of Nursing
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Roxanna M. Holper, MS, RN
Nursing Education Specialist - Cancer Center Quality Program
Instructor in Nursing, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Department of Nursing
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Statements
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates these activities for ANCC contact hours. 

Other Healthcare Professionals
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.

 
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Oncology Nursing Core Curriculum
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Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion   

Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which individual differences are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.     

Cancellation and Refund Policy: 

Request for cancellations must be submitted in writing to cne@mayo.edu. 

 

If the cancellation is made prior to the start of the activity, a refund less an administration fee of $25 will be issued. If the cancellation is made after the start of the activity, no refund will be issued. All refunds will be made using the same method as the original payment. 

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