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Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Targeting Key Clinical Issues for Oncology Nurses
The landscape of AML treatment is evolving, and newer targeted agents may improve outcomes for selected subgroups of patients. Activity goal considerations for the nurse/NP when participating in this activity:
Treatment decision making with incorporation of cytogenetic and molecular testing
Considerations in the care of a patient receiving therapy for AML related to nursing care and side effect management
Psychosocial considerations and resources for a patient with AML
Oncology nurses an... |
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Cancer Treatment Related Cognitive Impairment - Connie Carson, PhD, CCC-SLP
Oncology professionals, nurses, neuropsychologists, and psychologists have established cancer treatment related cognitive impairment (CTRCI) as a common side-effect of cancer treatment, impacting as many as 75% of cancer survivors; yet, speech-language pathologists have been silent in establishing their role in the treatment of this phenomenon. This presentation will provide the necessary background for them to be able to do so. Clinical symptoms will be defined and therapeutic suggestions off... |
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Cultural Awareness in Clinical Practice
Cultural Awareness in Clinical Practice is a 3-hour online continuing education (CE) course that provides the foundation for achieving cultural competence and diversity in healthcare settings.
Cultural competence, responding to diversity and inclusion, are important practices for healthcare professionals. This course will help you to gain an awareness of bias and provide strategies to adjust your clinical mindset and therapeutic approach to adapt to “the other” " people who differ ... |
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HIV/AIDS: Therapy & Adherence
HIV/AIDS: Therapy & Adherence is a 3-hour online continuing education (CE/CEU) course that reviews treatment and adherence issues in populations at high risk for HIV infection.
People who live with HIV can live almost normal lifespans and have little risk of transmitting the disease if they use antiretroviral therapy appropriately under medical care. However, only 57% of people infected with HIV follow their antiretroviral regimen well enough to achieve viral suppression.
In this co... |
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Aging: Challenges for Clinicians
Aging: Challenges for Clinicians is a 3-hour online continuing education (CE) course that provides a review of the aging process, illustrating potential challenges and effective solutions.
There are proportionately more older adults living now than in previous generations due to the post-World War II baby boom. Americans are also living longer, well into their eighties, nineties, and beyond. In healthcare, the volume of older people may soon outnumber the supply of healthcare professionals ... |
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