Oncology Nursing Curriculum: The Vital Role for Nurses in Addressing Tobacco Use with Cancer Patients

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Nurses play a vital role in the patients' cancer journey, approaching their tobacco use in a non-judgemental compassionate and caring way will have a profound impact on patients willingness to address their tobacco dependence.

This online CNE course is created by internationally known experts in the field of tobacco dependence. It will focus on the benefit patients receive when they quit tobacco during active treatment for cancer. Patients will experience reduced toxicity from treatment, a lower likelihood of cancer recurrence, reduced risks for secondary cancers, and improved specific and overall survival. Here you will discover the many tools that are available to you to help your patients make this behavior change.

Target Audience

This CNE course is designed for nurses caring for oncology patients.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Describe the prevalence of tobacco use.
  • Explain the impact of smoking on morbidity and mortality.
  • Cite the specific implications of tobacco use on the development and progression of cancer and the effectiveness of cancer treatment.
  • List the treatment options for tobacco dependence treatment.
  • Recite the benefits of quitting tobacco use.
  • Discuss nursing roles, challenges and outcomes from an opt out referral program integrated into cancer care.
  • Identify models for integrating tobacco use disorder treatment into applicable healthcare settings.

 

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.

 

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
04/05/2024
Course expires: 
04/05/2027
Part of: 
Oncology CNE Nursing Curriculum

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

Faculty/Content Authors

Michael Burke, CTTS, Ed D, LPCC
Supervisor, Nicotine Dependence Center
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Jon Ebbert, MD, MS
Consultant, Nicotine Dependence Center
Consultant, Geriatrics and Palliative Care
Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Timothy Milbrandt, MS
Coordinator, Nicotine Dependence Center
Instructor in Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Ashley Schreiber
Program Manager, Clinical Operations
Cancer Center
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Course Directors
Denise Rismeyer, DNP, 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 Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.


Credit Statements
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 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

  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 Attendance
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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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