Nursing Education Outreach Program (NEO)
M. D. Anderson's Nursing Education Outreach Department coordinates continuing education courses, clinical observation schedules and mobile education programs for nurses and other health care providers who are not employees at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.
These unique programs focus on oncology and related topics. Clinical observation and mobile education programs can be customized to meet your needs.
For more information, contact Anita Wolf at 713-745-0018.
These Outreach Education programs are conducted several times a year:
ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Guidelines and Recommendations for Practice
Topics include preparation, handling and administration of antineoplastic drugs. Discussion of nursing interventions, policies and procedures based on the ONS guidelines will be included.
Course Length: 2 Days
Fee: $200 Outside
Contact Hours: 13.5 (Type 1)
Optional 3rd Day for Clinical Observation: $200
Dates
Room Day 1
Room Day 2
January 28 - 29, 2009
HMB 16.168
HMB 16.168
April 8 - 9, 2009
SC Room 4
ACB1.2325 A-C
July 8 - 9, 2009
HMB4.418
HMB4.418
Download course flyer (pdf)
Download registration form (pdf)
ONS Radiation Oncology Nursing Practice and Education
This course is designed for inpatient and ambulatory oncology nurses who care for patients receiving radiation therapy. The content is appropriate for those who are new to radiation as well as for those who desire a review of this topic.
Course Length: 1 day
Fee: $150 Outside
Enrollment: Limited to 50
Contact Hours: 7.0
Date
Room Day 1
February 6, 2009
ACB1.2345
Download course flyer (pdf)
Download registration form (pdf)
Mobile Education
Customized programs with your objectives and content can be delivered to the staff of your facility. Topics can be focused on one clinical area or a variety of interest areas. Fee is based on location and content.
Nurse Visitor Program/Clinical Observation
Observation opportunities are available in many specialty areas, including:
Wound/Ostomy/Continence
Surgery
Chemotherapy
Bone marrow transplant
Breast
Pain Management
Radiation therapy
Case management/discharge planning
Fee: $200 per day
Download application form (doc) - Nurse Short-Term Observer