Bridging the Gap: Disparities in Oncology Care

Pittsburgh, PA US

Diversity is an important part of nursing. A nurse must be able to care for all patients to be able to acknowledge the patient involving people from a range of different social and ethnic backgrounds, of different genders, and sexual orientations, etc. By participating in this learning activity the nurse will learn to recognize the diversity in all patient populations.

Target Audience

Oncology Nurses

Learning Objectives

Describe two factors that necessitated a rapid review to update ONS Research Agenda with respect to health inequities.

Apply the RRRT's findings to the current ONS research agenda in order to identify key research and practice changes to strengthen ONS focus on health equity

Identify three cancer disparities related to living in a rural zip code

State two successful cancer screening initiatives that address barriers for rural residents

Summarize how screening and early detection remain the best tools to increase survival for lung and colorectal cancer

Relate how building bridges between healthcare providers and minortized communities must be prioritized

Recognize the importance of inspiration and information and how it works together for our good

Define cancer advocacy within the church and community

Discuss the importance of bridge discussions and empowerment with regards to cancer screenings and prevention

 

 

 

 

 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 5.25 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 5.25 Attendance
Course opens: 
10/12/2023
Course expires: 
11/16/2023
Rating: 
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Embassy Suites Downtown Pittsburgh
535 Smithfield Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
United States

Dr Grace Campbell

Stephanie Kennedy Rae

Dr Stephen Evans

Reverend  Laurice Vance-Carr

Annette Fetchko, RN

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Nursing (CNE)

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 5.25 contact hours.

Other Healthcare Professionals: Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

Available Credit

  • 5.25 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 5.25 Attendance
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