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 Columbus Oncology Nursing Summit will run concurrent with the Columbus 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 23, 2027 | |
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| 7:00am | Check-in and Breakfast in Exhibit Hall |
| 7:40am | Horizon CME App Overview |
| 7:45am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 7:50am | (01) Evolution of Cancer Drug Therapy: Leveraging Biological Targets within Clinical Practice » Rowena (Moe) Schwartz, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA – Professor, Pharmacy Practice and Administrative Sciences | University of Cincinnati, James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy | Oncology Clinical Specialist | UCHealth Systems | Cincinnati, OH |
| 8:50am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 8:55am | Buffet Breakfast & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by TBA » TBA |
| 9:40am | Transition Break |
| 9:45am | (02) Oncologic Emergencies » Stacy Artrip – Lymphoma/Multiple Myeloma Clinical Nurse Specialist | Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute | Columbus, OH |
| 10:30am | Break – Refreshments in the Exhibit Hall |
| 11:00am | (03) TBA » TBA |
| 12:00pm | (04) Cellular Therapy From a Community Perspective » Lauren Uttam – Nurse Practitioner | Columbus Oncology Hematology | Columbus, OH |
| 12:45pm | Gather for Lunch |
| 12:50pm | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by TBA » TBA |
| 1:35pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit Hall |
| 1:50pm | (05) Sexual Health » Katherine “Katie” Alexander, MS, APRN-CNP, AOCNP, BBA – Regional Advanced Practice Provider Coordinator | Zangmeister Cancer Center | Radnor, OH |
| 2:35pm | (06) Pancreatic Cancer Updates – how to get Daraxonrasib, counseling of the patient, management of patient care with this new drug » Sam Mikhail, MD – Oncologist | Zangmeister Cancer Center | Columbus, OH |
| 3:35pm | Explanation of Trivia for Charity Break + Information about the Cancer Charities |
| 3:40pm | Break – Trivia for Charity in the Exhibit Hall |
| 4:00pm | (07) APP Led Diagnostic Team » Katherine “Katie” Alexander, MS, APRN-CNP, AOCNP, BBA – Director Advanced Practitioner Clinical Excellence | American Oncology Network | Fort Myers, FL » Rupa Ghosh-Berkebile, APRN-CNP, DNP – Nurse Practitioner | Ohio State University The James | Columbus, OH » Krisi Gindlesperger, DMSc, MBA, MPAS, PA-C – Director of APPs, Neuroscience and Oncology | Ohio Health | Cleveland, OH » Allison Dean CNP – Nurse Practitioner in Oncology and Hematology and Oncology | UC Health | Cincinnati, OH |
| 5:00pm | Networking Reception |
| 6:30pm | Non-CME/CE Dinner Presentation Presented by TBA |
| Saturday, April 24, 2027 | |
| 7:00am | Check-in & Exhibit Hall Open |
| 7:30am | Horizon CME App Overview |
| 7:35am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 7:40am | (08) ADC toxicities across cancers » Diana Sutherland, NP – Nurse Practitioner | University of Cincinnati | West Chester, OH |
| 8:25am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 8:30am | Buffet Breakfast & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by TBA » TBA |
| 9:15am | Transition Break |
| 9:20am | (09) Myeloma: Overview and Potential Treatments » Katie Reichert – Nurse Practitioner | Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center | Columbus, OH |
| 10:05am | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:20am | (10) Difficult Conversations » Justin Baker, MD – Chief, Division of Quality of Life and Palliative Care | Stanford School of Medicine | Palo Alto, CA |
| 11:05am | (11) Tumor Board – Head and Neck – Radiation and Chemo Side Effects » Moderator: Tiffany Jones, MSN, ACNP-BC – Nurse Practitioner | OHC, Inc. | Cincinnati, OH » Sarah Hentemann, APRN-CNP – Nurse Practitioner | Ohio State University The James | Columbus, OH » Laura Weldishofer, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP, OCN – Radiation Oncology Nurse Practitioner | Oncology Hematology Care Inc. | Cincinnati, OH » Kelly Vala, MS, APRN-CNP, AOCNP – Surgical Oncology Nurse Practitioner | Ohio State University The James | Columbus, OH |
| 12:05pm | Grab & Go Lunch |
| 12:05pm | (12) Moderated Networking Groups: Grab Lunch & Share Best Practices with Colleagues » TBA |
| 12:35pm | Adjourn |
The Washington State Pharmacy Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This conference is approved for up to 10.50 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association.
This activity is approved for up to 10.50 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association. Activity Type: Live| Start/End date: Fri, 04/23/2027 – 4:00am-Sat, 04/24/2027 – 11:30am The Washington State Pharmacy Association (WSPA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a Provider of continuing pharmacy education. NOTE FOR PHARMACISTS: It is the responsibility of the pharmacist or pharmacy technician to provide the correct information [NABP eProfile ID and DOB (in MMDD format)] within the evaluation, in order to receive credit for participating in this CPE activity. Following the activity’s end date, there is a maximum of 60 days allowed to upload the CPE information to the CPE Monitor. WSPA will upload the CPE information to the CPE monitor 50 days after the activity – please check your CPE Monitor at this time to ensure the CPE is uploaded in your profile. If you encounter any CPE problems, please contact WSPA at 425- 228-7171
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 10.50 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 10.50 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 2.00 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.
Regional Director of Nursing American Oncology Network Columbus, OH
Nurse Practitioner Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center- The James Columbus, OH
Clinical Oncology Research RN Oncology Hematology Care Cincinnati, OH
Booking information to come.