Oncology Nursing 101

Live Virtual Event

Join us for the First Annual Oncology Nursing 101 Virtual Event!

An Oncology Onboarding Conference for Oncology Nurses

Oncology Nursing 101 is an engaging, foundational program designed to help new oncology nurses build confidence and clinical competence. The course covers cancer basics, treatment modalities, symptom management, oncologic emergencies, survivorship, and the human side of care. Through case-based learning and dedicated opportunities for questions with expert faculty, participants will gain practical insight and a stronger foundation for delivering safe, compassionate oncology care.

This activity is intended for new oncology nurses, RN’s needing a refresher, NPs, CNAs and other healthcare providers involved in the care of cancer patients.

$ 175

Through Jun 23

$ 225

Through Jul 23

Student/Fellows: $50

(See registration page for details)

Get Up to 19.25 Contact Hours / Credits

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AGENDA

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AGENDA

Please note: times are subject to change. Please check the syllabus for the most current version of the agenda upon arriving at the summit.

All Times Listed are for the Eastern Standard Time Zone

Thursday, July 23, 2026
12:00pm	Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping
12:10pm	(01) Cancer Basics: Part One » Jennifer S. Webster, DNP, MPH, RN, AOCNS® – Oncology Clinical Specialist \| Georgia Cancer Specialists/Northside Hospital Cancer Institute \| Atlanta, GA
12:55pm	Meet the Clinician Break
1:10pm	(02) Cancer Basics: Part Two » Jennifer S. Webster, DNP, MPH, RN, AOCNS® – Oncology Clinical Specialist \| Georgia Cancer Specialists/Northside Hospital Cancer Institute \| Atlanta, GA
1:55pm	(03) Definition / Overview of Therapies » Deborah A. Boyle MSN, RN, AOCNS-Emerita, FAAN – Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist \| Advanced Oncology Nursing Resources \| Durham, NC
2:10pm	(04) Stump the Faculty Q+A » Faculty from Sessions 01 – 03
2:25pm	(05) The Human Side of Cancer » Deborah A. Boyle MSN, RN, AOCNS-Emerita, FAAN – Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist \| Advanced Oncology Nursing Resources \| Durham, NC
2:55pm	(06) Stump the Faculty – Panel Q&A Discussion » Faculty from Session 05
3:10pm	Adjourn
Friday, July 24, 2026
9:50am	Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping
10:00am	(07) Types of Cancer: Solid Tumors » TBA
11:30am	(08) Stump the Faculty-Panel Q&A Discussion » Faculty from Session 07
11:45am	Meet-the-Clinician Break
12:40pm	(09) Types of Cancer Non-Solid Tumors: Part One » Brenda Shelton, RN, MS, AOCN®, CCRN – Clinical Nurse Specialist \| Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins \| Finksburg, MD
1:30pm	(10) Types of Cancer Non-Solid Tumors: Part Two » TBA
2:15pm	(11) Stump the Faculty – Panel Q&A Discussion » Faculty from Session 09 – 10
2:30pm	Meet-the-Clinician Break
2:55pm	(12) Symptom Distress + Nature of Symptom Presentation » TBA
3:55pm	Meet-the-Clinician Break
4:10pm	(13) Major Symptoms: Case-Based » TBA
5:10pm	(14) Stump the Faculty – Panel Q&A Discussion » Faculty from Session 12 – 13
5:25pm	Adjourn
Saturday, July 25, 2026
9:50am	Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping
10:00am	(15) Treating Cancer » Steven Wei, MPH, MS, PA-C, DFAAPA – APP Manager, Department of Surgical Oncology \| Associate Medical Director \| MD Anderson Cancer Center \| Houston, TX » Paula Barrenechea, PA – Physician Assistant \| University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center \| Houston, TX
11:30am	Meet-the-Clinician Break
12:00pm	(16) Cancer Therapy Delivery Systems » Ashley Miles, MSN, RN, OCN – Clinical Nurse Leader \| Honickman Outpatient Infusion Center \| Philadelphia, PA
12:30pm	(17) Oncologic Emergencies: Infusion Reactions » TBA
12:30pm	(18) Stump the Faculty – Panel Q&A Discussion » Faculty from Sessions 15 – 17
1:15pm	(19) Systemic Therapies » TBA
2:00pm	Meet-the-Clinician Break
2:15pm	(20) Oncologic Emergencies: Outpatient » Eric Zack DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, AOCN, BMTCN – RN3 (Staff/Charge Nurse), Inpatient Hematology/HSCT unit \| Rush University Medical Center \| Chicago, IL
2:45pm	(21) Stump the Faculty – Panel Q&A Discussion » Faculty from Sessions 19 – 20
3:00pm	Meet-the-Clinician Break
3:30pm	(22) Patient Education » Emily M. Beard, RN, OCN®, CBCN®, BHCN® – Program Coordinator, Breast Cancer and GYN Oncology \| Northside Hospital Cancer Institute \| Atlanta, GA
12:30pm	(23) Work-Setting Resources » Rose DiMarco, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP – Assistant Director of Pharmacy \| Thomas Jefferson University Hospital \| Philadelphia, PA
4:30pm	Meet-the-Clinician Break
4:45pm	(24) Palliative & EOL Care » Sheeja Thomas, LCSW – Social Work Counselor \| The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center \| Houston, TX
5:15pm	(25) The Adult Survivorship Paradigm » Todd Hultman, PhD, ACNP, ACHPN – Palliative Care Clinical Manager \| Christus St. Vincent Medical Center \| Santa Fe, NM
6:00pm	(26) Stump the Faculty – Panel Q&A Discussion » Faculty from Sessions 22 – 25
6:15pm	Closing Comments

CREDIT INFORMATION

Oncology Nursing 101

Live Virtual Event

Join us for the First Annual Oncology Nursing 101 Virtual Event!

An Oncology Onboarding Conference for Oncology Nurses

Advanced

General

Student/Fellows: $50

Get Up to 19.25 Contact Hours / Credits

Save Your Spot

AGENDA

All Times Listed are for the Eastern Standard Time Zone

Available Credit

Conference Planning Committee

Deborah A. Boyle MSN, RN, AOCNS-Emerita, FAAN

Jennifer S. Webster, DNP, MPH, RN, AOCNS®

Kharington Iyamu, BSN, RN, AMB-BC

Rose DiMarco, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP

Laura Johnson, DNP, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, BMTCN