Caring for the Patient with Prostate Cancer

Caring for the Patient with Prostate Cancer (NCCC SPOC)

Originally presented February 27, 2017 as part of the UNC Cancer Network North Carolina Community College Lecture Series.

Presenter

Mary W. Dunn, RN, MSN, OCN, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Department of Urology
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Caring for the Patient with Prostate Cancer

Mary W. Dunn, RN, MSN, OCN, NP-C will highlight special considerations for caring for patients with prostate cancer.

Learning Outcomes

  • Describe the types, stages and diagnostic tests available for treating prostate cancer patients.
  • Discuss the treatment options, management of side effects and emotional needs of patients with prostate cancer.
  • Discuss the importance of collaboration and teamwork to enhance quality of care and patient outcomes.

Resources

Credits Offered

  • General Participation

Requirements

To receive a certificate of completion for this course, you must:

  1. Watch a lecture video recording.
  2. Complete the lecture post test and obtain a passing score of 75% or higher.
  3. Complete the course evaluation.
  4. Select the certificate of participation.

Estimated course completion time: 1 hour