Webinars

September 2009 Webinar

A Historical Look at Cancer Frames a New Look at the Future for Oncology Nurses

Date: September 18, 2009 at 12:00PM - 1:00PM (EST)

Presenter: Jennifer Wiernikowski, BScN, MN, NP-Adult, CON(C), Juravinski Cancer Centre

Learning Objectives:

  • have a historical footprint for the major discoveries that have shaped cancer care;

  • have an enhanced understanding of the pace of discovery and clinical practice change over time;

  • have a new appreciation for the unprecedented situation we find ourselves in;

  • have their passion ignited with the spyglass firmly set on the horizon of more change.

Jennifer Wiernikowski, BScN, MN, NP-Adult, CON(C), is the Chief of Nursing Practice for the Juravinski Cancer Program at Hamilton Health Sciences and a Nurse Practitioner for the Breast Disease Team. Jennifer obtained her BScN at McMaster University in 1988, a Master of Nursing degree from the University of Toronto in 2003 along with her Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Credential. Jennifer is the past chair of the Breast Disease Site Team, co-chair of the Evidence Based Nursing Committee at Hamilton Health Sciences and holds a clinical cross-appointment in the School of Nursing and an associate membership in the Department of Oncology at McMaster University. An active CANO member since 1994, she currently sits on the Board of Directors as the Vice President of the Association. Her two year term as president of CANO-ACIO will begin in the fall of 2009. Her research interests are in the area of breast cancer, survivorship and breast cancer, advanced nursing roles in oncology and knowledge translation.

One audio and web connection is designated to each registrant, but there is no limit to the number of participants per location. Be sure to invite your colleagues to participate in the webinar by connecting to a speaker phone and projecting the slides on to a screen using an LCD projector.

Registration

CANO/ACIO members and non-members: $25 + GST/session

Register online by clicking here.

You may also download a registration form by clicking here and email or fax (604-874-4378) it to us.

Prior to each webinar, you will receive an email with instructions on how to join the meeting.

Setting up a Webinar - Technical Requirements

To attend this educational webinar series, you will require access to a computer and telephone. You will need to install WebEx web conferencing software on your computer. Prior to the webinar, you will receive an email with instructions on how to install the software.

Should you have further questions about this event, please email cano@malachite-mgmt.com or call 604-874-4322.

Previous Webinars

HOPE: Helping patients deal with Chemotherapy induced Nausea and Vomiting

April 8, 2009 at 12:00PM - 1:00PM (EST)

Presenter: Kim Chapman - RN, MSc(N), CON(C), River Valley Health, NB

Learning Objectives

§Review what we currently know about chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting.

§Explore guidelines for managing nausea and vomiting.

§Identify the CANO/ACIO standards which guide care for the person dealing with nausea and/or vomiting.

§Discuss practical nursing issues.

§Learn about the HOPE program and how it can benefit you.

Kim Chapman RN, MSc(N), CON(C) is the Clinical Nurse Specialist in Oncology for Regional Health Authority B Zone 3 in New Brunswick and the current President of CANO/ACIO. Kim educates, counsels, and supports patients dealing with chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting in her clinical practice. She also supports nurses in their care of patients dealing with chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting through varied educational initiatives, implementation of clinical practice guidelines and policy development.

One audio and web connection is designated to each registrant, but there is no limit to the number of participants per location. Be sure to invite your colleagues to participate in the webinar by connecting to a speaker phone and projecting the slides on to a screen using an LCD projector.

Wednesday, June 18th 2008
New Cancer Treatment Frontiers, Post-ASCO - COS Interactive Cancer Webcast

Presenters:
Dr. Charles Butts, Cross Cancer Institute, President CAMO
Dr. Kathleen I. Pritchard, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Moderator: Dr. Jean Maroun, Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre

For more information, please click here.

Wednesday October 4th 2006 at 12 noon EST
Nurse-led Telephone Interventions - Do They Work in Clinical Practice?

Presenter:
Kinta Beaver, PhD, MRes, BA, RGN, DPSN
Senior Research Fellow, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work
University of Manchester, UK

Webcast Q&A

Renew Your CANO/ACIO Membership!

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