What is the current relationship of geriatric care to oncology care? What role does the geriatric APN play in optimizing care of older adults with cancer? This session will analyze current evidence and practice in geriatric oncology to highlight the contribution of the geriatic APN in patient-centered care.
Contact hours available until 9/21/2015.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Speakers have no disclosures to declare.
Planning Committee members have no disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity has been co-provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. and GAPNA.
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number, CEP 5387.
Objectives:
- Analyze current absence of cancer care integration in the geriatric care continuum.
- Synthesize strategies to integrate oncologic considerations into the geriatric care continuum.
- Analyze opportunities in his or her own practice to achieve integration and advancement of geriatric oncology care.