PATIENT ALERT:  The front entrance and adjacent parking lot at the Brock Cancer Center in Norfolk will be closed for construction from 4/17-5/2. Please use the side entrance (Kempsville) during this time. Masks are now optional in our VOA offices. If you are immunocompromised or feeling ill, masking is strongly encouraged. Thank you. CLICK HERE for more details​​​​​​.

OCN Review Course

OCN Review Course: Essentials for Comprehensive Oncology Nursing Care

Virginia Oncology Associates is hosting an interactive, comprehensive oncology course reviewing the scientific basis for practice, treatment modalities, side effects, health promotion, and oncologic emergencies.

Time: Saturday, September 30, 2023 | 7:15 a.m. – 5:35 p.m.

Location: The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center, Virginia Beach, VA

Target Audience: This interactive, comprehensive in-person course helps nurses and other cancer care team members better understand cancer care or prepare for the Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) exam.

Speaker: 
Elaine DeMeyer, MSN, RN, AOCN®, BMTCN®
Oncology Nurse Consultant
Rockwall, Texas

Learning Outcome: The registered nurse caring for the oncology population will acquire in-depth, comprehensive knowledge needed to provide improved patient care and patient outcomes.

Program & Registration Information

Registration Fee: $50 
VOA employees - FREE
Breakfast, mid-day snacks, and lunch are provided.

Registration Link:  CLICK HERE

Registration Deadline: Thursday, September 28, 2023 - no refunds will be provided after this time.

Continuing Nursing Education Contact Hours offered.
Participants can receive 9.3 contact hours of nursing, social work, or licensed professional counselor credit. You must attend the entire course to receive credit. Nursing Continuing Education: beyond Oncology is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 176647. Social Work and License Professional Counselor: beyond Oncology partners with Metro Dallas Aging Solutions, LLC.

For more information, please contact Christie Davenport at 757-274-8847 or EMAIL.