The Oncology Nursing Summit is planned with and for registered nurses in oncology. As part of the multidisciplinary team in the care of cancer patients, nurse managers, nurse navigators, LPNs, students, and other healthcare professionals involved in the management of cancer patients are also welcome to attend.
The Cincinnati Oncology Nursing Summit will run concurrent with the Cincinnati Advanced Practice Providers Oncology Summit. This joint conference will include a separate nursing track on both Friday and Saturday. Some of the sessions offered will be combined sessions. Registering for the conference will give you access to all sessions.
Students, Fellows, and Industry Employees, see pricing below. Register early to guarantee your spot!
Student is defined as currently enrolled in an advanced learning institution and/or studying in order to enter a particular profession. If you would like to attend as a Student, please contact info@horizoncme.com for further information.
Defined as anyone employed by a drug, device, or diagnostic company. The primary goal of the conference is to educate practicing clinicians on the latest advances and strategies in the care of cancer patients. Because space is limited and to ensure sufficient seats are available for clinicians, Industry Employees may register as an attendee only if you have a clinical title (NP, PharmD, MD, PA, etc).
Please note: times are subject to change. Please check the syllabus for the most current version of the agenda upon arriving at the summit.
| Friday, April 24, 2026 | |
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| 7:00am | Check-in and Breakfast in Exhibit Hall |
| 8:00am | Horizon CME App Overview |
| 8:05am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 8:10am | (01A) Current Perspectives in Myeloma Management » Lauren C. Moore, APRN-CNP – Nurse Practitioner | The Ohio State University | Columbus, OH |
| 8:55am | (02B) Addressing Sexual Health Needs in Female Cancer Survivors » William Berry, MD – Obstetrician Gynecologist | IU Health North Schwarz Cancer Center | Indianapolis, IN |
| 9:40am | Information About the Cancer Charities & Trivia For Charity Break |
| 9:45am | Break – Trivia for Charity in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:10am | (03A) The State Legislative Process and Why It Matters to Nurses » Rachel Baker, PhD, RN, CRN-BC, FAAN – Nurse Researcher | UC College of Nursing | Cincinnati, OH |
| 10:55am | (04A) Treatment of Depression in the Patient with Cancer & Terminal Illness: Diagnostic Clarity and Practical Management » Amelia Toomey, DMSc., PA-C, MMSc. – Executive Director | Columbus Free Clinic | Columbus, OH |
| 11:40am | Gather Lunch |
| 11:45am | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by AbbVie: Diving Deep into Approved BCL2 inhibitor based Fixed Duration Regimens for Patients with CLL » Lauren Jenkins |
| 12:30pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit Hall |
| 12:45pm | (05B) Assimilating Nurses New to Oncology into Clinical Practice: A Practical Roadmap » Deborah A. Boyle MSN, RN, AOCNS-Emerita, FAAN – Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist | Advanced Oncology Nursing Resources | Durham, NC |
| 130pm | (06A) From Fatigue to Function: Promoting Functional Recovery in Cancer Care » Sharon Noll, PT, MPT, CLT, COMT – ReVital Cancer Rehab Program Director | Center Manager NovaCare Rehabilitation | Highland Heights, KY » Audrey Stockwell, PT, DPT, CLT – ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation Program Director | KORT Physical Therapy | Highland Heights, KY |
| 2:30pm | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 2:55pm | (07B) The era of BiTEs: Reshaping the Oncology Treatment Landscape » Ke Yang, NP – Nurse Practitioner | Indiana University Health | Indianapolis, IN |
| 3:40pm | (08A) Interventional Radiology APP-Led Procedure Team: Enhancing Access, Efficiency, and Patient Care » Gai Mei Wong, PA-C – Physician Assistant – Hematology | The James Outpatient Care » Andrea Kinney, CNP – Certified Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner | The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center / The James Cancer Hospital | Columbus, Ohio » Alexa Benson, PA-C – Lead Advanced Practice Provider, Interventional Radiology | The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center / The James Cancer Hospital | Columbus, Ohio » Christy McKinley, APRN-CNP – Nurse Practitioner | Ohio State Medical Center | Columbus, OH » Patricia Little, APRN-CNP – Nurse Practitioner | The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and The James Cancer Center | Columbus, OH |
| 4:40pm | Network Reception – Exhibit Hall |
| 6:30pm | Non-CME/CE Dinner Presentation presented by TBA |
| Saturday, April 25, 2026 | |
| 7:00am | Check-in & Exhibit Hall Open |
| 7:45am | Horizon CME App Overview |
| 7:50am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 7:55am | (09A) Evolution of Cancer Drug Therapy: Leveraging Biological Targets within Clinical Practice » Krissy Tuttle, PharmD, BCOP – Senior Oncology Clinical Pharmacist | IU Health – IU Simon Cancer Center |
| 8:55am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 9:00am | Buffet Breakfast & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Pfizer » TBA |
| 9:45am | Transition Break |
| 9:50am | (10B) Research – how it works within each practice setting » Aaron “John” Spittler, RN, BSN – Oncology Statewide Research Administrator | IU Health North Schwarz Cancer Center | Indianapolis, IN » Emily Curran, MD – Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine | UC Medical Center | Cincinnati, OH |
| 10:35am | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:50am | (11A) Bridging the Gap in Neurofibromatosis Type 1-Plexiform Neurofibroma Care | This activity is supported by an educational grant from SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc. » Catherine Garcia, MD – Assistant Professor | Kentucky Neuroscience Institute | University of Kentucky College of Medicine | Lexington, KY |
| 11:50am | Gather Lunch |
| 11:55am | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by TBA » TBA |
| 12:40pm | Transition Break |
| 12:50pm | (12A) Keeping An Eye Out: Recognizing Ocular Side Effects of Anticancer therapies » Lisa Grate, PharmD, MS, BCOP, BCPS – Clinical Pharmacist, Gynecologic and NeuroOncology | University of Cincinnati Cancer Center | Cincinnati, OH |
| 1:35pm | Adjourn |
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Horizon CME is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Horizon CME designates this Live activity for a maximum of 10.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.Upon completion, NPs and RNs will be awarded up to 10.25 credit.
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.Upon completion, NPs and RNs will be awarded up to 2.75 credit.
The Oncology Oncology Summit is a two-day conference designed to provide registered nurses with the latest evidence-based strategies to optimize care and outcomes for patients with cancer. This conference is planned with and for oncology nurses and is a collaborative effort of oncology clinicians from multiple organizations in each community.
The Oncology Nursing Summit offers a unique opportunity for nurses from various healthcare teams in the community to collaborate, learn from each other and national faculty, and share best practices on a range of issues related to the care of cancer patients.
Oncology Nursing Summits are developed with and for registered nurses in oncology. As part of the multidisciplinary team in the care of cancer patients, LPNs, Nurse Navigators, students, and other healthcare professionals involved in the management of cancer patients are also welcome to attend.
Clinical Patient Educator IU Health North Schwarz Cancer Center Indianapolis, IN
Clinical Manager UCHealth Cincinnati, OH
Clinical Oncology Research Nurse
Oncology Hematology Care
Cincinnati, OH
Registered Nurse US Oncology Cincinnati, OH
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