Oncology Nursing Core Curriculum: Oncologic Emergencies

Overview

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This course covers the signs, symptoms, and causes of 12 oncologic emergencies, along with key risk factors. Learners will explore treatment strategies and essential nursing interventions to improve patient outcomes.

 

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: 

  • Discuss the signs and symptoms of oncologic emergencies
  • Describe the pathophysiology and associated risk factors with oncologic emergencies
  • Describe treatment and nursing interventions related to oncologic emergencies

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: 
  • 1.61 ANCC
  • 1.61 Attendance
Course opens: 
03/27/2025
Course expires: 
03/21/2026
Cost:
$65.00
Part of: 
Oncology Nursing Core Curriculum

Location

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

Faculty

Faculty/Content Authors

Katherine Houdek, MSN, RN
Nursing Education Specialist
Nursing Professional Development
Department of Nursing
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Emily Isaacson, APRN, CNP, MSN
Nurse Practitioner
Inpatient Oncology
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Assistant Professor of Oncology
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
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

Accreditation

Credit Statements 

ANCC 
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.61 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

  • 1.61 ANCC
  • 1.61 Attendance

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Price

Cost:
$65.00
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Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion   

Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which individual differences are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.     

Cancellation and Refund Policy: 

Request for cancellations must be submitted in writing to cne@mayo.edu. 

If the cancellation is made prior to the start of the activity, a refund less an administration fee of $25 will be issued. If the cancellation is made after the start of the activity, no refund will be issued. All refunds will be made using the same method as the original payment. 

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