FEES AND REGISTRATION
INFORMATION (space is limited)
Early registration received by September 6, 2013
_____$150.00 (National ONS Member)
_____$175.00 (Non-ONS Member)
Late registration received after September 12, 2013
_____$175.00 (National ONS Member)
_____$200.00 (Non-ONS Member)
Pamela Boswell RN, BSN, OCN®
P.O. Box 6
Thomasville, NC , 27361
Contact Hours: 13.25 (pending approval)
The High Point Regional Health System, Total Care
University, is approved as a provider of continuing
nursing education by
the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited
approver by the American Nurses Credentialing
Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Oncology Certified Nurse
(OCN®) Examination
Review Course
October 11 & 12, 2013
Millis Regional Health Education Center
600 N Elm Street
High Point, NC 27262
Faculty:
Members of the PTONS Chapter
Date/Time:
Day One – Friday, October 11,2013
8:00am – 4:30 pm
Day Two – Saturday, October 12, 2013
8:00am – 4:30pm
Location:
Millis Regional Health Education Center
600 N. Elm Street
High Point, NC 27262
For directions to Millis Regional Health Education
Center, please go to: www.hprhs.com
and then click on Maps/Directions tab
Meals:
Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided
each day and is included in the registration fee.
Accommodations:
Please contact Pam Boswell (336) 802-2674 or
Pamela.boswell@cornerstonehealthcare.com with
questions
Sponsored by:
The Piedmont Triad Chapter
Oncology Nursing Society
Purpose:
The purpose of this course is to provide an
overview of basic oncology nursing practice that
may assist those participants in preparing for the
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN®) Examination or
those participants looking for a comprehensive
review of oncology nursing practice. The course is
based on the OCN® Test Blueprint.
Objectives: Upon completion of the two-day
course, the participant will be able to:
 Describe the major elements of the OCN® exam,
discuss test-taking strategies, and review sample
questions.
 Discuss the scientific basis for oncology nursing
practice, including carcinogenesis, immunology,
genetics, classification (TNM), cancer
pathophysiology and research / clinical trials.
 Discuss the incidence, etiology, prevention,
detection, prognosis, and treatment modalities
including nursing care for the most common
types of cancer
 Identify strategies for health promotion and
disease prevention, as well as cancer screening,
early detection, and diagnostic testing
 Describe the pathophysiology, clinical
manifestations, medical management and nursing
care of common oncologic emergencies
 Discuss issues related to professional practice and
performance including legal and ethical issues,
patient advocacy, quality assurance, professional
development, scopes and standards for oncology
nursing practice
 Identify symptom management and supportive
care strategies for oncology patients throughout
the trajectory of care including survivorship and
end of life
 Discuss the psychosocial needs of oncology
patients, including cultural, financial, social
concerns
 Identify risk factors, prevention, education and
treatment options for patients with reproductive
issues or sexual dysfunction
Agenda:
Friday October 11, 2013
7:30-8:00
Registration / Continental Breakfast
8:00-8:45
Introduction / Test-taking strategies
8:45-10:00
Scientific Basis for Practice
10:00-10:15 Break
10:15-10:45 Health Promotion
10:45-11:45 Screening, Early Detection &
Diagnosis
11:45-12:45 Lunch
12:45-2:15 Treatment Modalities
2:15-2:30
Break
2:30-3:45
Oncologic Emergencies
3:45-4:15
Sexuality
4:15-4:30
Questions / Evaluation
Saturday October 12, 2013
7:30-8:00
Registration / Continental Breakfast
8:00-10:00 Symptom Management
10:00-10:15 Break
10:15-10:45 Symptom Management
10:45-11:45 Psychosocial Dimensions
11:45-12:45 Lunch
12:45-1:45
Survivorship
1:45-2:30
End of Life Care
2:30-2:45
Break
2:45-3:15
Professional Practice
3:15-4:15
Review Questions
4:15-4:30
Questions / Evaluations
PROGRAM / COURSE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
PTONS (OCN®) Review Course
October 11-12, 2013
Registration Form
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Home Address:
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Faculty
The OCN® Examination Review Course will be taught
by OCN® / AOCN® certified members of the Piedmont
Triad Chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society.
About the Examination
The OCN® Examination is designed to test the
knowledge necessary for the nurse to practice
competently at the basic level within the specialty
of oncology nursing. It is administered via
computer-based testing during quarterly testing
windows. Please contact the Oncology Nursing
Certification Corporation at www.oncc.org or 877769-ONCC for more information or to register for
the examination.
Please make check payable to:
Piedmont Triad Chapter ONS
Mail check with registration to:
Pam Boswell
P.O. Box 6
Thomasville, NC, 27361
(336) 802-2674