Description
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, the learner will be able to:
- Discuss the importance of flushing techniques in maintaining TCVC patency.
- Summarize the evidence supporting the current flushing frequency of TCVCs in children/AYA with cancer.
- Describe the positive-pressure and push-pause flushing techniques.
Individual Learning Needs Assessment (ILNA) Coding
The program content has been reviewed by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) and is acceptable for recertification points. You may claim 1 CNE in one of the following ILNA categories: Care of the Pediatric Hem/Onc Patient OR Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Nursing Practice
Please reach out to the Education Team at education@aphon.org with your name, the email associated with your APHON account, and the above ILNA category you would like to have reflected on your certificate and APHON can update your completion certificate to reflect your choice.
JOPHON CNE (2024 Jan-Feb) – Illness perceptions, fear of cancer recurrence and mental health in teenage and young adult cancer survivors
JOPHON CNE (Jan/Feb 2023): Pilot Randomized Trial of a Three Times Weekly Heparin Flushing Intervention in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults With Cancer With Tunneled Central Venous Catheters
Foundations of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nursing: A Comprehensive Orientation & Review Course, 3rd Edition
JOPHON CNE (Mar/Apr 2022): Nursing Presence in Pediatric Oncology: A Scoping Review
JOPHON NCPD (2024 March-April) - Genomes for Nurses: Understanding and Overcoming Barriers to Nurses Utilizing Genomics
JOPHON CNE (2023 Nov-Dec) – Virtual Reality for Pediatric Oncology Port-A-Cath Access: A Pilot Effectiveness Study


