2021 Northwest Oncology Nursing Summit

Seattle, WA US
October 23, 2021

Oncology nursing is a rapidly evolving field, with numerous advancements in management of patients. Recently, a number of newer oncology drugs have been approved by the US FDA. In order to deliver optimal care and improve outcomes for cancer patients, it is important for nursing professionals to be aware of latest advances in various aspects of patient care including survivorship, management of toxicities of newer therapies, evolving communication needs in the era of telemedicine and genomics in oncology etc. 

The 2021 Northwest Oncology Nursing Summit will provide the latest practical information on key topics in oncology that can be readily applied in your practice. This conference features faculty members from leading institutions in the Pacific Northwest who will discuss strategies to help you optimize patient management and provide insight into the evolving treatment landscape for cancer patients. 

Target Audience

  • Oncology nurses 
  • Nurse managers
  • Nursing students
  • Advance Practice Nurses
  • Oncology Nurse Navigators
  • Oncology Social Workers
  • Oncology Patient Navigators
  • Oncology MAs

COVID-19 precautions:

COVID-19 Vaccinations required to attend - Each person attending this meeting must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be able to attend this conference. A proof of vaccination may be requested at the time of check-in. 

Masks Required to Attend - We also ask that each attendee wear a mask while indoors. We will provide disposable masks if you forget to bring yours.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of the activity, participants will be able to:

  • Describe strategies to provide appropriate nursing care to cancer survivors facing various physical, socio-economic, and other issues that affect their health.
  • Discuss approaches to managing toxicities and communication barriers for patients undergoing cancer treatment.
  • Identify steps to optimize chemotherapy education and adherence to oral chemotherapies.
  • Assess the evolving role of oncology nurses and nurse navigators in the era of telemedicine, genomics, and precision oncology.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 5.00 Nursing Contact Hours
    Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP17035, for 5.00 Contact Hours.
Course opens: 
07/01/2021
Course expires: 
11/30/2022
Event starts: 
10/23/2021 - 7:00am PDT
Event ends: 
10/23/2021 - 5:00pm PDT
Cost:
$50.00
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Conference chair: Fengting Yan, MD, PhD

All times are listed in Pacific Standard Time.

08:00 AM – 10:00 AM PST Survivorship session

Moderator: Brandy Mirly, RN

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM PST: Social and economic toll of cancer survivorship  Patricia F. Kwok, PhD, ARNP

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM PST: Optimizing sexuality and intimacy after cancer: current standards Wendy Wang, MD

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM PST: Cancer screening among survivors Prakash Thapaliya, MD

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM PST: Case-based discussion

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM    BREAK/EXHIBITS 

 

*10:00 AM to 10:30 AM - Breakfast & Learn in Parkside Room 

Retevmo® (selpercatinib): A precision-based therapy for certain RET-driven cancers.

VISIT RETEVMO.COM/TEST TO LEARN MORE ABOUT TESTING METHODS FOR THIS ACTIONABLE BIOMARKER

*This activity is sponsored by Lilly Oncology and is not part of the CE program

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST Management of Toxicities

Moderator: Kathleen Sayles, RN

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM PST: Immunotherapy related toxicities Soumya Donohoe, MSN, ARNP, AOCNP

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM PST: Financial toxicity Lizz Kotzbauer

11:30 PM - 12:00 PM PST: Case-based discussion  

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM PST   LUNCH/EXHIBITS

*12:00 to 12:30 PM in Parkside Room (2nd Floor) - Lunch and Learn with Dr. Hatin Husain, Medical Oncologist at the University of California San Diego.

EGFR EXON 20 INSERTION MUTATIONS - EMERGING IMPLICATIONS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF LOCALLY ADVANCED OR METASTATIC NON-SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER (NSCLC)

*This activity is sponsored by Janssen Biotech and is not part of the CME activity

1:00 PM to 2:30 PM PST             Common issues in nursing oncology 

Moderator: Fengting Yan, MD, PhD

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM PST: Pyschosocial care in cancer Jesse Fann, MD, MPH

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM PST: Approaches to improve adherence to oral chemotherapy Yuiho Mrozinski, DNP, ARNP

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM PST: Case-based discussion

2:30 PM PST ADJOURN

 

Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown
1113 6th Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
United States

A limited number of rooms have been reserved at a discounted rate of $159/night for use by the participants of this conference.

You must mention Binaytara Foundation/Lung Cancer Symposium while booking to receive the discounted group rate. Follow the link below or call 1-888-233-9527 to book your room. 

Hotel Booking Link

All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. If a guest does not cancel a reservation by 6pm the day of arrival, then Hotel may charge the credit card one night’s room fee plus any applicable taxes.

Speaker/Topic Presenter(s)

Soumya Donohoe, MSN, ANP-BC, ARNP, AOCNP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Lizz Kotzbauer

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Patti Kwok, PhD, ARNP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Yui Mrozinski, DNP, ARNP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Prakash Thapaliya, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Xiaowen Wang, MD, PhD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Fengting Yan, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Moderator(s)

Kathleen Sayles, MSN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Fengting Yan, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Nursing Contact Hours: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP17035, for 7 Contact Hours.

Available Credit

  • 5.00 Nursing Contact Hours
    Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP17035, for 5.00 Contact Hours.

Price

Cost:
$50.00
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COVID-19 precautions:

COVID-19 Vaccinations required to attend - Each person attending this meeting must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be able to attend this conference. A proof of vaccination may be requested at the time of check-in. 

Masks Required to Attend - We also ask that each attendee wear a mask while indoors. We will provide disposable masks if you forget to bring yours.

Registration Fees

Registration Fees for Nurses and Nurse Practitioners not employed by the industry is $50

Industry representative (including those licensed as healthcare providers) - $550

Displaying industry representative (not covered by the display fee) - $550

If you are employed by the industry, you must register as "Industry representative" even if you are a licensed healthcare provider not involved in the sales of product. The industry price is applicable to everyone who are employed by an ACCME defined ineligible company. 

An ineligible company is any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing healthcare goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients with the exception of hospitals and facilities that provide direct care to patients.

CANCELLATION POLICY

You may cancel your enrollment at any time. cancellation fees apply as below:

  • 50% of the paid registration fee will be refunded if registration is cancelled by August 31, 2021.
  • No refunds will be issued if registration is cancelled after that date.  

No credits will be offered if you do not complete all required steps of this activity which include registration, participation in the live activity, and completion of pre & post tests as well as course evaluations.