Registration for the 2008 NCCN Nursing Program is no longer available. Advanced Practice Nurses are still welcome to register and attend the NCCN 13th Annual Conference. Please refer to the registration page under that program for additional information.

Agenda - Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Breakfast
7:00 – 8:00 AM

Welcome
8:00 – 8:10 AM
Kristina M. Gregory, RN, MSN, OCN
Director, NCCN Clinical Information Operations
National Comprehensive Cancer Network

Both Sides of the Bed
8:15 – 9:05 AM
The Reverend Debra Jarvis, M.Div., BCC, CT
Oncology Outpatient Chaplain
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance

Survivorship Issues: Identifying and Managing Complications From Cancer Therapy
9:10 – 10:00 AM
Betty R. Ferrell, PhD, RN, FAAN
Research Scientist
City of Hope

Break
10:00 – 10:20 AM

Stay Connected: Update on the Management of Sarcoma
10:20 – 11:10 AM
Denise Reinke, APRN, BC, AOCN
Nurse Practitioner, Sarcoma Program
University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center

Changing Paradigm for the Treatment of Advanced Renal Cell Cancer
11:15 AM – 12:05 PM
Carrie Silliman, MS, RN, FNP
Nurse Practitioner, Solid Tumor Medicine
Roswell Park Cancer Institute

Lunch
12:05 – 1:05 PM

Managing Effects of Cancer Therapy: Nausea and Vomiting
1:05 – 1:55 PM
Barbara Rogers, MN, AOCN, CRNP
Adult Hematology Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Fox Chase Cancer Center

Managing Effects of Cancer Therapy: Venous Thromboembolism
2:00 – 2:50 PM
Brenda K. Shelton, MS, RN, CCRN, AOCN
Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins

Closing Remarks
2:50 – 3:00 PM

Program Overview
The program is designed to provide advanced practice oncology nurses with information on a variety of topics integral to quality cancer care. Presentations will include the following topics: the emotional needs of cancer patients and how advanced practice nurses can meet those needs; management of sarcoma; managing venous thromboembolic disease in cancer patients; changes in the treatment and management of patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma; and managing the complications of cancer treatment in cancer survivors.

Educational Objectives
Following this program, participants should be able to:

• Explain the emotional and informational concerns of patients with cancer
• List strategies to assist patients in communicating their concerns to their oncology practitioner
• Identify the types of sarcoma and respective diagnostic considerations
• Provide examples of current treatment modalities for the management of sarcoma
• Describe the patient population at risk for the development of venous thromboembolism
• Discuss the current treatment strategies for managing venous thromboembolism
• Recognize the patient population at risk for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
• Summarize current treatment strategies for managing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
• Compare current therapy options for patients with advanced renal cell cancer
• Discuss the nursing considerations for patients receiving therapy for advanced renal cell cancer
• Describe the medical and psychosocial effects of cancer therapy
• List specific patient populations at risk for developing late effects of cancer therapy 
• Outline appropriate survivorship care planning strategies for cancer survivors

Intended Audience
This educational activity is designed to meet the educational needs of advanced practice oncology nurses who manage patients with cancer.

Accreditation
This activity is approved for 5.3 contact hours. National Comprehensive Cancer Network is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Approval as a provider refers to recognition of educational activities only and does not imply ANCC Commission on Accreditation or PA Nurses approval or endorsement of any product.

Kristina M. Gregory, RN, MSN, OCN, is our nurse planner for this educational activity.

Faculty Disclosure
All faculty participating in NCCN continuing education activities are expected to disclose any conflict(s) of interest related to the content of their presentation(s) as defined by the ACCME’s and ANCC’s Standards for Commercial Support. Full disclosure of faculty relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Accommodations
NCCN is offering 2008 NCCN Nursing Program participants a special rate of $139.50 plus taxes (11%), totaling $154.85 per night for up to five conference nights at The Westin Diplomat. One night’s lodging will be charged by NCCN at the time your registration is processed. This charge is non-refundable for cancellations and no-shows. Remaining nights requested will be charged to your credit card by NCCN immediately following the conference. A valid credit card is required at check-in to cover all incidental charges. Incidentals will be billed by The Westin Diplomat at check-out.

The Westin Diplomat
3555 South Ocean Drive
Hollywood, FL 33019

Airline Travel
Carlson Wagonlit Wide World Travel Service Inc. is the official travel agency for NCCN. Carlson Wagonlit has the ability to search all carriers and offer a variety of discounts to ensure that the lowest fare is obtained.

To take advantage of the services, discounts, and low fares offered by Carlson Wagonlit, please call 800.248.9990 Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM Eastern Time. Be sure to identify yourself as an NCCN Conference attendee