Nursing Continuing Professional Development
Nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) contact hours are available for the articles below. They expire two years after the publication date. Click on the article title to visit the article. The link to the NCPD activity is located below each article's abstract (remember: you must be logged in to view the link). ONS members can access and complete these activities for no fee. For nonmembers, article access fees apply.
The Oncology Nursing Society is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Educational activities less than one hour in duration are not approved for continuing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
April 2021 (Volume 25, Issue 2)
0.75 contact hours per activity
- Mindful Breathing: Effects of a Five-Minute Practice on Perceived Stress and Mindfulness Among Patients With Cancer
- Implanted Port Patency: Comparing Heparin and Normal Saline
- Managing Falls: Implementation of a Three-Intervention Initiative to Improve Quality of Care for Patients With Cancer
- Exercise Intervention: A Pilot Study to Assess the Feasibility and Impact on Cancer-Related Fatigue and Quality of Life Among Patients With High-Grade Glioma
- Hereditary Neuroendocrine Tumors: Providing Comprehensive Care for Individuals Who Have a Germline Pathogenic Variant Associated With Paragangliomas and Pheochromocytomas
0.5 contact hours per activity
- Hazardous Drug Contamination: Presence of Bathroom Contamination in an Ambulatory Cancer Center
- Primary Palliative Care Clinical Implications: Oncology Nursing During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Duplicate Testing: Enhancing Transitions in Care Communication in the Infusion Center and Emergency Department Settings
February 2021 (Volume 25, Issue 1)
0.75 contact hours per activity
- COVID-19 Pandemic 101: An Epidemiology and Public Health Primer for Oncology Nurses
- Care Delivery and Treatment Decision Making: Bioethical and Nursing Considerations During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic
0.5 contact hours per activity
- Ambulatory Oncology: Infrastructure Development in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Care and Coping During COVID-19: Practice Changes and Innovations in the Oncology Setting
- Mental Health and COVID-19: The Psychological Implications of a Pandemic for Nurses
- COVID-19 Vaccines: Preparing for Vaccination in the Context of Clinical Oncology Care
- Convalescent Plasma: Education and Administration Implications
- Platelet Refractoriness: Examining Associated Morbidity and Mortality
December 2020 (Volume 24, Issue 6)
0.75 contact hours per activity
- Infusion Site Reactions: Classification in the Setting of Fosaprepitant Administration With Chemotherapy
- Molecular Biomarkers: A Review of Multiple Applications in Clinical Care of Colorectal Cancer
- Genetic Biomarkers: Implications of Increased Understanding and Identification in Lung Cancer Management
- Biomarkers in Cutaneous Melanoma: Implications for Patient Education and Support
- End-of-Life Care: Use of Antineoplastic Therapy and Nonessential Medications in Veteran Patients Receiving Palliative Care
0.5 contact hours per activity
- Macy Catheter: Integration and Evaluation in a Hospice Setting to Provide Symptom Relief During End-of-Life Care
- E-Cigarettes: Background and Essential Information for Providers
- Personalization in Cancer Care: Implementation of an Interactive White Board to Improve Nurse-Patient Communication
October 2020 (Volume 24, Issue 5)
0.75 contact hours per activity
0.5 contact hours per activity
- Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment: A Case Report on Personalizing Cancer Care of an Older Adult Patient With Head and Neck Cancer
- Cultural Awareness: Ensuring High-Quality Care for Limited English Proficient Patients
- Communication Skills: Use of the Interprofessional Communication Curriculum to Address Physical Aspects of Care
- Substance Use Screening Protocol: Implementation of a System for Patients With Cancer
- Thyroid Cancer: Implications of Genomics for Care and Practice
- Polycythemia Vera: Symptom Burden, Oncology Nurse Considerations, and Patient Education
- COVID-19 Pandemic: Preparing to Care for Patients With Cancer From the Perspective of Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Supplement to October 2020 (Volume 24, Issue 5)
0.5 contact hours per activity
- Behavioral Risk Factors: A Guide for Oncology Nurses Counseling Patients
- Healthy Behaviors: Prevalence of Uptake Among Cancer Survivors
- Environmental Risk Factors: The Role of Oncology Nurses in Assessing and Reducing the Risk for Exposure
- Advocacy and Collaboration: Advancing Cancer Prevention and Screening
- Use of Exemplars: Identification of Best Practices in Cancer Prevention and Screening
August 2020 (Volume 24, Issue 4)
0.75 contact hours per activity
- Fear of Cancer Progression: Findings From Case Studies and a Nurse-Led Intervention
- Nutritional Screening: Development and Implementation of a Protocol in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
- Low-Dose Computed Tomography: Effects of Oncology Nurse Navigation on Lung Cancer Screening
- Renal Cell Cancer Syndromes: Identification and Management of Patients and Families at Increased Risk
0.5 contact hours per activity
- Weighted Blankets: Anxiety Reduction in Adult Patients Receiving Chemotherapy
- Chemotherapy Education and Support: A Model for Use in the Ambulatory Care Setting
- Shared Decision-Making Competency: Provider-Specific Factors in Hematology-Oncology Clinical Practice
- African American Patients With Multiple Myeloma: Optimizing Care to Decrease Racial Disparities
June 2020 (Volume 24, Issue 3)
0.75 contact hours per activity
- Oncology Nurse Practitioner Competencies: Defining Best Practice in the Oncology Setting
- Wellness Coaching: An Intervention to Increase Healthy Behavior in Breast Cancer Survivors
0.5 contact hours per activity
- Hazardous Drug Exposure: Case Report Analysis From a Prospective, Multisite Study of Oncology Nurses’ Exposure in Ambulatory Settings
- Pediatric Patients and Dietary Choices: Examining Alternative Options, Decision Making, and Misinformation
- Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivor Wellness: Development of a Web-Based Intervention
- Cutaneous Metastases: A Case Study on Clinical Care for Patients
- Adrenal Insufficiency: Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors and Immune-Related Adverse Event Management
- Goals-to-Discharge Patient Checklist: Implementing a Program to Optimize Recovery After Surgery for Patients With Colorectal Cancer
Supplement to June 2020
0.75 contact hours per activity
0.5 contact hours per activity
- State of eHealth in Cancer Care: Review of the Benefits and Limitations of eHealth Tools
- Access to Care: Using eHealth to Limit Location-Based Barriers for Patients With Cancer
- Oncology Nurse Navigation: Expansion of the Navigator Role Through Telehealth
- eHealth Education: Methods to Enhance Oncology Nurse, Patient, and Caregiver Teaching
April 2020 (Volume 24, Issue 2)
0.5 contact hours per activity
- Young Women With Breast Cancer: Treatment, Care, and Nursing Implications
- Central Line Care: Reducing Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections on a Hematologic Malignancy and Stem Cell Transplant Unit
- HPV-Positive Oropharyngeal Cancer: The Nurse's Role in Patient Management of Treatment-Related Sequelae
- Peppermint Oil: Evaluating Efficacy on Nausea in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy in the Ambulatory Setting
- Opioid Misuse: An Organizational Response While Managing Cancer-Related Pain
- Art Therapy: A Literature Review of Efficacy in Improving Psychosomatic Symptoms in Patients With Cancer
- B-Cell Malignancies: The Use of Small Molecule Agents for Treatment and Management
- Effective Cost Conversations: Addressing Financial Toxicity and Cost-Related Health Literacy
February 2020 (Volume 24, Issue 1)
Contact hours per activity
- Mock Drills: Implementation for Emergency Scenarios in the Outpatient Setting (0.5)
- Oral Chemotherapy: A Home Safety Educational Framework for Healthcare Providers, Patients, and Caregivers (0.65)
- Family Caregiver Strain and Burden: A Systematic Review of Evidence-Based Interventions When Caring for Patients With Cancer (0.8)
- Perceptions of Stress: Patient and Caregiver Experiences With Stressors During Hospitalization (0.55)
- Nurse Case Manager: Measurement of Care Coordination Activities and Quality and Resource Use Outcomes When Caring for the Complex Patient With Hematological Cancer (0.7)
December 2019 (Volume 23, Issue 6)
0.5 contact hours per activity
- Clinical Trials: Understanding Patient Perspectives and Beliefs About Treatment
- Diagnosis Disclosure: Patient Preference and the Role of the Breast Nurse Navigator
- PD-1 Inhibitors: Safety of Use and Management of Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
- Telemedicine Versus Clinic Visit: A Pilot Study of Patient Satisfaction and Recall of Diet and Exercise Recommendations From Survivorship Care Plans
- Providing Palliative Care: Oncology Nurses' Perceptions of Their Self-Reported Abilities
October 2019 (Volume 23, Issue 5)
0.5 contact hours per activity
- Clostridium Difficile: Reducing Infections Using an Evidence-Based Practice Initiative
- Compassion Fatigue and Satisfaction: Influence on Turnover Among Oncology Nurses at an Urban Cancer Center
- Lavender Aromatherapy: Examining the Effects of Lavender Oil Patches on Patients in the Hematology-Oncology Setting
- Extremity Cooling: A Synthesis of Cryotherapy Interventions to Reduce Peripheral Neuropathy and Nail Changes From Taxane-Based Chemotherapy
- Patient Education: A Comparison of Teaching Strategies for Patients With Brain Neoplasms
Supplement to October 2019
0.6 contact hours per activity
- Financial Toxicity: A Review of the Literature and Nursing Opportunities
- Making the Case: Clinical Assessment of Financial Toxicity
0.5 contact hours per activity
- Financial Support Models: A Case for Use of Financial Navigators in the Oncology Setting
- Fertility Preservation: Improving Access Through Nurse-Advocated Financial Assistance
- Financial Vulnerability: A Case Study Involving a Patient With Head and Neck Cancer
- Patient Assistance Programs: Easing the Burden of Financial Toxicity During Cancer Treatment
August 2019 (Volume 23, Issue 4)
0.5 contact hours per activity
- Massage Chair Sessions: Favorable Effects on Ambulatory Cancer Center Nurses' Perceived Level of Stress, Blood Pressure, and Heart Rate
- Novice Oncology Nurse Navigator: Core Elements in Establishing Training Needs and Building on Competencies
- Chemobrain: A Pilot Study Exploring the Severity and Onset of Chemotherapy-Related Cognitive Impairment
- Hematology and Depression Levels: Examining Correlated Factors Among Hospitalized Patients
- Radiation Therapy Survivorship: Healthcare Providers' Perspectives on Education and Care
June 2019 (Volume 23, Issue 3)
0.5 contact hours per activity
- Personal Protective Equipment: Evaluating Usage Among Inpatient and Outpatient Oncology Nurses
- Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy: Key Principles When Educating Patients
- Mammography Adherence: Creation of a Process Change Plan to Increase Usage Rates
- Teach-Back Method: Using a Nursing Education Intervention to Improve Discharge Instructions on an Adult Oncology Unit
- Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment: Retrospective Analyses of a Multidimensional, Psychoeducation-Based Cognitive Rehabilitation Intervention