Foundations of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nursing

1 The Big Picture: Hematologic & Oncologic Diseases in Children 46 Slides | 45 Minutes to Teach Author Christine S. Yun, MSN PNP CPON® Learning Objectives Table of Contents This course contains 21 modules that can be used as individual lectures or as part of a comprehensive course taught by a nurse educator/instructor. They appear in the recommended order of presentation as a 2–3-day course. Contributing authors and suggested teaching times are indicated for each module. The actual length of each module can be modified depending on the audience, presentation detail, and discussion degree.

6 Neuroblastoma

50 Slides | 60 Minutes to Teach

Learning Objectives • Describe neuroblastoma and the factors affecting prognosis • Discuss the clinical presentation and diagnostic procedures specific to neuroblastoma • Define current multimodal strategies utilized in the treatment of neuroblastoma with regards to staging and risk

Author Jennifer Saggio, MSN CRNP

• Identify the most common blood disorders and pediatric malignancies • Describe the major differences between cancer in adults and children • Identify professional and clinical trial organizations for pediatric hematology and oncology nurses

7 Pediatric Solid Tumors

96 Slides | 120 Minutes to Teach

Learning Objectives • Identify the most common pediatric solid tumor malignancies • State characteristics of common solid tumors in children • Discuss treatment modalities for common pediatric solid tumors • Discuss complications associated with common pediatric solid tumors and treatment

Authors Margaret Bottcher, MN RN CPNP-PC CPON® Colleen Nixon, MSN RN CPHON®

2 Nursing Assessment in Pediatric Oncology

55 Slides | 75 Minutes to Teach

Learning Objectives • Recognize abnormal assessment and laboratory findings and associated nursing implications • Discuss the special aspects of the role of the nurse in caring for infants, children, and adolescents and young adults with a suspected cancer and their families • Implement practices designed to improve the quality of life for patients and families affected by childhood cancer

Author Kimberly Duback, MS APRN PCNS-BC CPN CPHON®

8 Hematologic Diseases of Childhood Author Beth Savage, PhD CPNP CPON®

105 Slides | 120 Minutes to Teach

Learning Objectives • Discuss care of children and adolescents with hematologic conditions • Identify abnormal laboratory results and associated nursing implications • Recognize common hematologic emergencies

3 Childhood Leukemias Authors Kathleen B. Adlard, MN RN CNS CPON® Sue Zupanec, MN NP Christine S. Yun, MSN PNP CPON®

118 Slides | 150 Minutes to Teach

9 Research and Treatment Protocols Author Sharon Bergeron, BSN RN CPON®

Learning Objectives • Describe the clinical presentation of acute leukemias in infants, children, and adolescents • List the laboratory and diagnostic tests commonly used in the diagnostic work-up for childhood leukemias • Discuss the high-risk features associated with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in infants, children, and adolescents • Provide the treatment modalities used in ALL, AML, and chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) • Discuss the supportive care of infants, children, and adolescents receiving treatment for acute and chronic leukemias

41 Slides | 45 Minutes to Teach

Learning Objectives • Discuss the impact of research on the survival of children with cancer • Describe the specialized nursing role in the development and ongoing monitoring of pediatric oncology clinical trials • Interpret a therapy delivery map (TDM), also known as a “roadmap,” utilized for a child enrolled on a clinical trial • Describe the ethical principles governing the conduct of pediatric oncology research • Discuss the implications of nursing research and evidence-based nursing practice to advance the clinical care of children with cancer

4 Childhood Lymphomas Authors Sharon Bergeron, BSN RN CPON® Lindsay Vander Woude, DNP CPNP-PC

75 Slides | 75 Minutes to Teach

10 Immunology in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Author Elaine Kulm, BSN MS CRNP CPNP-PC CPHON®

Learning Objectives • Describe the differences between Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma • Identify primary modalities of lymphoma treatment • Describe essential elements of nursing care for children and adolescents with lymphoma

65 Slides | 75 Minutes to Teach

Learning Objectives • Identify and describe the three parts of the immune system • Identify the main cell markers used in the TBNK and correlate the markers with their respective cells • Discuss why hem/onc/HSCT nurses need a knowledge base in immunology

5 CNS Tumors in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults

78 Slides | 90 Minutes to Teach

Learning Objectives • Identify the classic symptoms associated with childhood CNS tumors • List common types, locations, and anatomies of CNS tumors that occur in children and adolescents and young adults (AYA) • Understand basic components of CNS nursing assessment and neurological exam • Discuss primary modalities of diagnosis and treatment of CNS tumors • Discuss the role of the nurse in the care of the child, adolescent, or young adult with a CNS tumor

Authors Kasey Rangan, MSN CPNP CPHON® Kaaren Waters, DNP RN CPNP CPHON®

11 Principles of Chemotherapy and Biotherapy

64 Slides | 60 Minutes to Teach

Learning Objectives • Define the history of chemotherapy and biotherapy • Describe how chemotherapy and biotherapy work • Discuss the classifications of chemotherapeutic agents and biotherapy agents and their mechanisms of action

Author Mary Lynn Rae, MSN RN NPD-BC BMTCN® CPHON®

The actual length of lectures can be changed, depending on the audience, detail of presentation, and degree of discussion.

The actual length of lectures can be changed, depending on the audience, detail of presentation, and degree of discussion.

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