2021 Northwest Oncology Nursing Summit
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.
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
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.
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.
Soumya Donohoe, MSN, ANP-BC, ARNP, AOCNP
Lizz Kotzbauer
Patti Kwok, PhD, ARNP
Yui Mrozinski, DNP, ARNP
Prakash Thapaliya, MD
Xiaowen Wang, MD, PhD
Fengting Yan, MD
Kathleen Sayles, MSN
Fengting Yan, MD
Nursing Contact Hours: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP17035, for 7 Contact Hours.
Available Credit
- 5.00 Nursing Contact HoursProvider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP17035, for 5.00 Contact Hours.
Price
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.