Tailoring Care for the Evolving Needs of Cancer Survivors - SPOC

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Webinar Description

Tammy Triglianos, DNP, ANP-BC, AOCNP, and Mary Dunn, MSN, RN, OCN, NP-C, will highlight the multifaceted challenges faced by cancer survivors and emphasize the importance of personalized care. By examining the physical, emotional, and social needs that evolve over time, they will discuss strategies for approaches to care, including interdisciplinary collaboration, to improve quality of life.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the complex needs throughout cancer survivorship
  • Identify key strategies for tailoring cancer survivorship care to address individual patient needs
  • Discuss the role of interdisciplinary collaboration and patient-centered care in providing comprehensive supportive services for cancer survivors throughout their lifespan

 

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 NCPD/CNE
  • 1.00 Participation
Course opens: 
10/09/2024
Course expires: 
10/08/2026
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The mission of Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Grand Rounds webinar is to provide a forum for high-quality hematology/oncology-based content. The purpose of this monthly series is to share expertise and create a structured network for our vast community by promoting professional development, creating opportunities for collaboration, and using evidence-based education to increase knowledge and skills to foster ongoing quality patient care.

These webinars provide FREE continuing education credit.

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Tammy Triglianos, DNP, ANP-BC, AOCNP

Nurse Practitioner
Department of Oncology
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

 

Photo of Mary Dunn, MSN, RN, OCN, NP-C 

Mary Dunn, MSN, RN, OCN, NP-C

Adult Nurse Practitioner
Department of Urology
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

 

 

Presenter Disclosure Information

The presenters have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies as defined by the ACCME.

Accreditation Statements

The following accrediting agencies have approved this course for continuing education credits. Participants should understand that their individual participation and claiming credit must abide by the regulations set forth by their respective accrediting agency. No partial credit will be provided.

1.00 NCPD/CNE
UNC Health is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

 

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Available Credit

  • 1.00 NCPD/CNE
  • 1.00 Participation
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