Learn to help address quality-of-life (QOL) issues with your patients to help them experience optimal QOL throughout the cancer continuum. The Quality-of-Life Issues online course presents an extensive look at QOL considerations related to sexuality, psychosocial issues, survivorship, palliative care, and end-of-life care. This course is designed for oncology nurses with some experience in oncology.
This course is offered on demand. Instructions on how to immediately access the course will be sent to you in an automatically generated email receipt after you register.
You will enjoy access for 180 days from date of purchase, after which you will no longer be able to access the course.
To receive nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) contact hours, the following requirements must be met prior to the closing date and time of the course:
Upon completion of this activity, the learner will demonstrate knowledge of quality-of-life issues associated with cancer by achieving a post test score of 80% or higher.
This course is appropriate for oncology nurses who wish to increase their knowledge of quality of life criteria specific to effective oncology nursing practice. This course is also appropriate for those who are preparing for oncology nursing certification examination and renewal via Individual Learning Needs Assessment (ILNA) renewal points.
This course is included in the OCN® Certification Review Bundle. It is a recommended course if you are studying for your certification exam or are renewing your certification via the ILNA option. You may take this course on its own or purchase the bundle of four courses at a discounted rate.
Content in this learning activity is applicable to meeting individual requirements for certification renewal through the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation's Individual Learning Needs Assessment (ILNA) renewal method.
Up to 1.93 ILNA points may be applied to End-of-Life OR Palliative Care.
Up to 3.86 ILNA points may be applied to Psychosocial OR Survivorship.
No more than 5.79 total points may be claimed for the program.
Does this course offer pharmacology content?
Yes, this course contains some pharmacology content. View our estimated pharmcology content page for an estimate for this particular course.
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