Oncology Nursing CEU Courses

Healthcare professionals need to be aware of the clinical features of hyperthyroidism and evidence-based clinical management guidelines to best care for their patients with this condition.

Thyroid diseases range from subtle to severe, depending on the type and stage of the disease. Healthcare professionals across disciplines must rely on both clinical and laboratory findings to diagnose and treat the patient effectively.

Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the U.S. behind heart disease (Siegel et al., 2022). The exact number of new cancer diagnoses is unknown for several reasons, including incomplete cancer registration data for some states and a lag in available statistics, but the American Cancer Society (ACS) projected that more than 1,918,030 new cancer cases would occur in the U.S. in 2022 (Siegel et al., 2022). According to the ACS, about 609,360 patients will die from cancer in the U.S. in 2022 (Siegel et al., 2022). The National Cancer Institute (NCI) reports the most common cancers were breast, lung and bronchus, prostate, and colorectal cancers (NCI, 2020). The rates of mortality for common cancer types showed a decline between 2015 and 2019 (NCI, 2021a). About 80% of cancers diagnosed in the U.S. occur in patients over the age of 55 (American Cancer Society, 2022c).

Von Willebrand disease (vWD) is the most common inherited genetic bleeding disorder, yet it is not well known or understood among the public or healthcare providers. Von Willebrand factor (vWF) is a protein that is essential for platelet aggregation and clotting. A low vWF can lead to heavy or prolonged bleeding. This most commonly appears as complaints of menorrhagia (i.e., heavy menstrual bleeding), prolonged bleeding after minor injuries, or gum bleeding. The clinician can advocate for proper diagnosis and treatment, as well as prevent adverse events by being aware of the presenting signs and types of the disorder, recognizing that many patients are asymptomatic, and understanding when a hematology consultation is warranted.

Transfusions are a life-saving intervention, but transfusion errors, particularly errors involving ABO incompatibility, can be deadly. Three actions that have frequently been a contributing cause for ABO incompatibility errors are incorrect labeling of the blood sample for crossmatching, incorrect interpretation by personnel in the blood bank, and incorrect identification of the patient prior to initiation of a transfusion. Laboratory staff and nurses who are involved in the administration of blood products must strictly follow facility policies to ensure that they give the correct blood product to the correct patient.

You probably are aware that malnutrition can increase morbidity and mortality, but did you know that malnutrition can increase readmissions, medical costs, and even falls? Poor nutrition status is associated with increased length of hospital stay, elevated risk of complications, and infections. Unfortunately, it is not always identified, formally diagnosed, or treated. Learn the facts about the causes, definition, and incidence of malnutrition and how an interprofessional team approach can dramatically improve outcomes.

Prepare for the Oncology Nursing exam with Nurse.com’s OCN certification review course. This self-paced online oncology certification course for nurses is designed to fit your schedule and timeline. Gain the skills required to provide the absolute best care for cancer patients and show that you have made the extra effort to achieve your oncology nursing certification. This OCN review course is specially tailored to help you to become certified or renew your certification as an oncology nursing professional. Earn up to 12.0 contact hours with Nurse.com.

Complete women's health nursing continuing education courses in one convenient 30-hour online course package. Nurses receive instant certificates upon course completion. Whether you are looking to acquire women's health nursing CEUs for your certification requirements or you just want to increase your skills and knowledge in the specialty area, this online bundle gives you access to high-quality, convenient educational content to boost your nursing practice.