1. Explain the Pathophysiology and Diagnostic Evaluation of Cancer, and the Rationale And

Objectives Course Content Registration The intent of this education program is to Day 1 Fundamentals of provide new oncology nurses with basic  Epidemiology, Prevention & Early core knowledge in the nursing care of Oncology Nursing Detection people with cancer, from which ongoing  Overview of Cancer Pathophysiology learning and skill may be pursued. This September 15, 16, 22 & 23  Genetics program is not designed to measure 7:30 am – 4:45 pm daily  Immunology, Hematopoiesis & Growth individual competency; but will deliver Factors standardized basic clinical oncology How to Register:  Principles of Cancer Treatment education for nurses in the Puget Sound  Radiation Therapy Region. Member Institutions:  Palliative & End of Life Care 1. Explain the pathophysiology and diagnostic If your institution is a member of PSONEC, evaluation of cancer, and the rationale and please contact your campus representative to common side effects of cancer treatments. Day 2 determine the registration process for your 2. Describe the natural history, common  Breast Cancer organization. (See reverse for a list of member treatment and nursing management of the  Lung Cancer institutions). following malignant processes: breast  GI Cancers cancer, gynecological cancers, lung cancer,  Gynecological Cancers On-line Registration: colorectal cancer, prostate cancer, Register on-line at www.psons.org. lymphoma, and leukemia.  Urinary Cancers 3. Apply appropriate nursing interventions for  Drug Delivery Systems Name:______patients experiencing: pain, Preferred email:______immunocompromise, oncologic emergencies, Day 3 neurologic alterations, nutritional alternations, and psychosocial distress.  Leukemia  Lymphoma / B-Cell Malignancies

 Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Registration fees are as follows: Registration is required.  Economics, Health Care Reform  Ethical Issues o Attendee is ONS member: $375. Registration deadline:  Survivorship o Attendee is NOT a member of ONS: $450 August 25, 2014  Patient Panel o Single day, non- ONS members: $125 o Single day, ONS member: $100 No refunds after this date Day 4 Check dates attending: Address registration questions to:  Blood Component Support 9/15, 9/16, 9/22, 9/23 Juanita Madison, Franciscan Health  Oncologic Emergencies [email protected]  Neurologic Alterations Lunch is provided daily. Please communicate 253-426-4858 or  GI Alterations Susan Hanser, EvergreenHealth your choice when registering:  Myelosuppression and Fatigue [email protected]  General Diet 425-899-4457  Pain Management  Caring Communication & Therapeutic  Vegetarian Presence  No, thank you. I will bring my own lunch. Puget Sound Oncology Puget Sound Oncology Nursing Education Contact Hours Nursing Education Cooperative (PSONEC) Cooperative

Members: Contact hours are provided. Participant must Presents sign-in no later than 15 minutes from start,  EvergreenHealth attend full day, and submit completed evaluation  Franciscan Health System before leaving to receive contact hours for  Pharmacyclics sessions attended. Partial credits for the day are  Group Health Cooperative (Puget not provided. Sound Region)  Harrison Medical Center MultiCare Health System the Institute for  Highline Medical Center Learning and Development is an approved  Madigan Army Medical Center provider of continuing nursing education by the  MultiCare Health System Washington State Nurses Association Continuing  Northwest Hospital & Medical Center Education Approval & Recognition Program  Overlake Hospital Medical Center (CEARP), an accredited approver by the  Providence Regional Cancer American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Partnership, Everett Commission on Accreditation.  Providence St. Peter Hospital September 15, 16, 22 & 23

 Seattle Cancer Care Alliance  Swedish/Edmonds Hospital  Swedish Medical Center Hosted by  University of Washington Medical Swedish Hospital, Center Cherry Hill Campus  Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Seattle, WA  Veterans Admin Puget Sound For Fundamentals of Oncology Nurs HealthCare System ing Course future dates  Virginia Mason Medical Center Contact Lenise Taylor,  Whidbey General Hospital PSONEC Chair, at [email protected]