Oncology Nursing Core Curriculum: Chemotherapy Symptom Management

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This course focuses on the common side effects associated with chemotherapy and provides essential nursing strategies for managing treatment-related symptoms. The course also covers the medications frequently used alongside chemotherapy to manage side effects.

 

Target Audience

This CNE course is designed for nurses in hematology/oncology or who are interested in the specialty.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Describe common side effects of chemotherapy
  • Identify nursing assessment and interventions to manage treatment-related symptoms
  • Discuss medications used in conjunction with chemotherapy to help manage symptoms

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.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.64 ANCC
  • 0.64 Attendance
Course opens: 
12/01/2024
Course expires: 
08/01/2027
Cost:
$50.00
Part of: 
Oncology Nursing Core Curriculum

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

Faculty/Content Author

Thomas N. Pathoulas, BSN, RN
Staff Registered Nurse
Cancer Treatment Unit
Department of Nursing
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Course Directors

Denise Rismeyer, DNP, MSN, 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

Credit Statements 

ANCC 
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.64 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. 

Available Credit

  • 0.64 ANCC
  • 0.64 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$50.00
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