The Oncology Nursing Society. Tuesday & Wednesday, September 14 15, 2010 OR Tuesday & Wednesday, October 12 13, 2010

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1 A continuing education service of Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Nursing Education and Professional Development Fall 2010 Oncology Nursing Programs The Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course Tuesday & Wednesday, September 14 15, 2010 OR Tuesday & Wednesday, October 12 13, Hope Drive, East Campus of Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania September: Room 2005 A/B October: Room 2702 A/B Included in the fee for the ONS program is a copy of the 2009 Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Guidelines and Recommendations for Practice, 3rd Ed. book. Oncology Nursing Core Curriculum Review Tuesday & Wednesday, September 21 22, Hope Drive, Room 2702 A/B East Campus of Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania

2 The Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course September 14 15, 2010 (Rm 2005) October 12 13, 2010 (Rm 2702) 30 Hope Drive, Hershey, Pennsylvania Purpose/Course Information The Oncology Nursing Society s (ONS) Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course provides a comprehensive review of the knowledge needed to administer cytotoxic and biotherapeutic agents. This is NOT a competency or certification course. The individual employer or institution should determine clinical competency. Audience This course has been designed for licensed registered nurses who have been employed as such for a minimum of six months and are interested in learning the basic of cancer chemotherapy and its administration. Objectives Upon completion, participants should be able to: Identify various therapeutic modalities used to treat cancer with emphasis on chemotherapy and biotherapy Describe the investigational process all drugs undergo to gain approval for use Review ethical and legal issues related to cancer therapy Identify factors affecting response to cancer therapy Identify selected commonly used agents, their mechanisms of action, and any unique administration issues Discuss safety precautions necessary when handling cytotoxic agents Review chemotherapy dose calculations and practice examples Identify nursing procedures and interventions for administering cytotoxic and biologic agents Discuss two immediate complications of cancer therapy, extravasation and hypersensitivity, and the nursing measures required to prevent and/or reduce these complications Identify selected systematic side effects of cytotoxic and biotherapeutic agents and the nursing interventions required to manage these side effects Review specific patient and family education that may prevent and/or reduce the impact of systemic side effects Credit ONS will award 13.5 contact hours to registered nurses who complete the evaluation and attend this program in its entirety. ONS is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. ONS is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the California State Board of Registered Nursing, Provider No

3 The Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course Program Day 1 September 14/October 12, :30 a.m. Final registration 8:00 1. Introduction A. Definition of cancer B. Treatment modalities C. Drug development process/clinical trial process D. Ethical and legal issues 5:00 p.m. Adjournment 2. Goals of Cancer Therapy and Measuring Response 3. Principles of Chemotherapy 4. Principles of Biotherapy 5. Principles of Targeted Therapy 6. Safe Practice Considerations 7. Administration A. Dose determination B. Pretreatment care C. Routes of administration D. Immediate complications of cytotoxic therapy 8. Care of the Patient Receiving Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Day 2 September 15/October 13, :30 a.m. Registration 8:00 9. Side Effects of Cancer Therapy A. Myelosuppression B. GI and mucosal side effects C. Cutaneous toxicity D. Alopecia E. Cardiovascular toxicity F. Pulmonary toxicity G. Hemorrhagic cystitis H. Hepatotoxicity I. Nephrotoxicity J. Neurotoxicity K. Cognitive changes L. Ocular toxicity M. Pancreatitis N. Fatigue O. Alterations in sexual and reproductive function P. Secondary malignancies 10. Survivorship Care Plan 11. Case Studies Test/Program Evaluation 4:30 p.m. Adjournment

4 The Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course Speakers Clinical Nurse Educator* Donna Kandsberger, MSN, RN, CPON Clinical Specialist, Pediatric Oncology* Michelle Kopp, MSN, RN, AOCNS Nurse Manager, Adult Hematology/Oncology Transplant Unit* * Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Hershey, Pennsylvania For more information about either program or to register online Call: ContinuingEd@hmc.psu.edu Online: This publication is available in alternative media on request. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to programs, facilities, admission, and employment without regard to personal characteristics not related to ability, performance, or qualifications as determined by University policy or by state or federal authorities. It is the policy of the University to maintain an academic and work environment free of discrimination, including harassment. The Pennsylvania State University prohibits discrimination and harassment against any person because of age, ancestry, color, disability or handicap, national origin, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. Discrimination or harassment against faculty, staff, or students will not be tolerated at The Pennsylvania State University. Direct all inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy to the Affirmative Action Director, The Pennsylvania State University, 328 Boucke Building, University Park, PA ; Tel /V, /TTY. U.Ed. MED beeb

5 Oncology Nursing Core Curriculum Review September 21 22, Hope Drive, Room 2702 A/B, Hershey, Pennsylvania Purpose This program is designed to serve as preparation for the Oncology Nursing Certification exam. It also provides a comprehensive review of oncology for nurses working in cancer care. Audience Registered nurses working in cancer care and those interested in pursuing oncology nursing certification may benefit from attending this program. Objectives Upon completion, participants should be able to: Describe carcinogenesis, growth characteristics of tumor cells, and tumor nomenclature Identify the cancer sites of highest incidence by sex and mortality Describe cancer treatment modalities (chemotherapy, biotherapy, radiation therapy, and stem cell transplant) and nursing care related to treatment side effects Describe safe handling of chemotherapy and the management of extravasation List three helpful hints in studying for a standardized test Identify characteristics of major malignancies (prostate, breast, colorectal, GI malignancies, melanoma, lung) Describe the nursing care of patients with an oncologic emergency Identify nursing interventions related to the physical and psychosocial needs of the cancer patient Describe the etiology and management of cancer pain Describe the role of the oncology nurse generalist in relation to ethical and legal issues, standards of practice, evidence-based practice, and cancer survivorship Credit 14 contact hours awarded. Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Nursing Education and Professional Development is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. Penn State has approved Oncology Nursing Core Curriculum Review for 1.4 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). ONCC Test Dates Write ONCC, 125 Enterprise Drive, Pittsburgh, PA Call toll-free ONCC or oncc@ons.org Online

6 Oncology Nursing Core Curriculum Review Program Day 1 Tuesday, September 21, :30 a.m. Final registration 8:00 Introductions and Welcome 8:15 Pathophysiology of Cancer Carcinogenesis, risk factors, diagnosis, and staging 9:45 Break Epidemiology Cancer incidence and prevalence Morbidity and mortality data by cancer site and sex 10:00 Treatment Modalities: Principles of Action, Major Toxicities, and Related Nursing Care Chemotherapy and biotherapy Safe handling Management of extravasation 12:00 noon Lunch (included) 1:00 p.m. Bone Marrow/Peripheral Stem Cell Transplant Principle of transplant Transplant process Side effects and treatment Susan Rokita, MSN, CRNP, OCN 2:15 Break 2:30 Characteristics of Cancer by Site: Prevention/early detection, diagnosis, staging, and treatment Leukemias, sepsis, tumor lysis syndrome Susan Rokita, MSN, CRNP, OCN 3:30 Test-Taking Hints 4:30 Adjournment Day 2 Wednesday, September 22, :00 a.m. Treatment Modalities Radiation therapy Holly Bohensky, RN, BSN, OCN 8:45 Characteristics of Cancer by Site (continued) Lung Superior vena cava syndrome, SIADH Linda Farling, CRNP, MSN, OCN 9:30 Break

7 Oncology Nursing Core Curriculum Review 9:45 Characteristics of Cancer by Site (continued) Melanoma Prostate Rebecca Gingrich, MSN, RN, OCN 11:00 Characteristics of Cancer by Site (continued) Breast cancer Hypercalcemia Eileen Bannon, MSN, RN, OCN 12:00 noon Lunch (included) 1:00 Characteristics of Cancer by Site (continued) Head and neck Kellee Schmitt, RN, BSN, OCN 1:45 Characteristics of Cancer by Site (continued) Colorectal GI malignancies Ruth Martin, BSN, RN, OCN 2:45 Break 3:00 Pain Assessment and Interventions Etiology of cancer pain Assessment Pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic agents Carol Tringali, MS, RN, AOCNS 3:30 Professional Practice Issues Oncology Nursing Practice Standards Evidence-Based Practice Cancer Survivorship Ethical and Legal Issues Carol Tringali, MS, RN, AOCNS 4:15 Summary/Program Evaluation 4:30 Adjournment Speakers Eileen Bannon, MSN, RN, OCN Oncology Clinical Program Coordinator* Holly Bohensky, RN, BSN, OCN Staff Nurse Radiation Oncology* Linda Farling, CRNP, MSN, OCN Oncology Clinical Program Coordinator* Rebecca Gingrich, MSN, RN, OCN Oncology Clinical Program Coordinator* Clinical Nurse Educator* Susan Rokita, MSN, CRNP, OCN Nurse Practitioner, Hematology/Oncology Programs* Kellee Schmidt, RN, BSN, OCN Oncology Program Coordinator Carol Tringali, MS, RN, AOCNS Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist * Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Hershey, Pennsylvania Ruth Martin, BSN, RN, OCN Oncology Clinical Program Coordinator*

8 GENERAL INFORMATION Fees The fees include instruction, handouts, and breaks, as well as lunch where indicated below. ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course, September 14 15, 2010, or October 12 13, 2010 $230 Lunch is not included either day. The fee also includes a copy of the 2009 Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Guidelines and Recommendations for Practice, 3rd Ed. book. You should bring the following for note taking: 1. Multicolored highlighters 2. Page tabs 3. A calculator for testing Oncology Nursing Core Curriculum Review, September 21 22, 2010 $250 Lunch is not included. Registration For the Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course, registration is required no later than three weeks prior to the course, so that course materials can be ordered. Register online, by fax, or by mail for all three courses. Registrations will be confirmed by upon receipt of payment, authorization to bill, or a credit card guarantee. If you do not receive a confirmation from Penn State within two weeks, phone to confirm your registration. Walk-ins cannot be accepted. Cancellation Policy Cancellations received after one week prior to the program will be assessed a $25 processing fee. No refunds will be made for cancellations received later than two working days prior to the program. Substitutes are accepted at any time. The University reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course or activity because of insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If a program is canceled or postponed, the University will refund registration fees but cannot be held responsible for any related costs, charges, or expenses, including cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines or travel agencies. Preregistered participants will be notified if a program is filled or canceled. Accommodations Accommodations are the responsibility of the participant. A list of lodging in the Hershey area is available on request or online at patientvisitorinformation/lodging. Access Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of special accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Continuing Education at least one week in advance of your participation or visit. Disclosure It is our policy to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of our educational programs. Faculty and course directors have disclosed relevant financial relationships with commercial companies, and Penn State has a process in place to resolve any conflict of interest. Complete faculty disclosure will be provided to program participants at the beginning of the activity.

9 Registration Form Fall 2010 Oncology Nursing Courses Register online, by fax, or by mail. If you do not receive a confirmation from Penn State within two weeks, call to confirm. Walk-ins and late registrations are accepted only if space is available. Please provide both daytime and evening phone numbers so we can contact you should last-minute changes occur. Name (first name, M.I., last name) NP RN LPN Other How would you like your name printed on your nametag? Home Address City State Zip Code Daytime Phone Evening Phone Fax Number Specialty/Position Hospital or Organization Street Address (HMC/COM employees provide dept. name/mail code) City State Zip Code Address Special Needs (dietary, access, etc.) Enroll me in the following: ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course (D Y), September 14 15, 2010, $230 Oncology Nursing Core Curriculum (D Y), September 21 22, 2010, $250 ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course (D Y), October 12 13, 2010, $230 Method of payment: Check enclosed payable to Penn State. Bill sponsoring organization. Attach a letter of authorization. HMC/COM employee fees: ONS Chemo/Bio, $110; ONCC Review, $90 Bill department budget. Cost center/budget #: Charge my VISA MasterCard or AMEX Account Number Exp. Date Cardholder s Signature Register Online: Mail to: Registrar Penn State Hershey Continuing Education G220 P.O. Box 851 Hershey, PA Phone: Fax to:

10 THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY PENN STATE MILTON S. HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER DEPARTMENT OF CONTINUING EDUCATION G220 P.O. BOX 851 HERSHEY, PA VISIT OUR WEB SITE: Fall 2010 Oncology Nursing Programs ONS Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Course September 14 15, 2010 October 12 13, 2010 Hershey, Pennsylvania Oncology Nursing Core Curriculum Review September 21 22, 2010 Hershey, Pennsylvania Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage P A I D PA State University M.S. Hershey Med. Ctr.