Program Intro and The Pediatric Brain Tumor Patient and Family Experience 2.20.26

Washington, DC US
February 20, 2026

This session introduces the Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Nursing Fellowship, providing an overview of the program schedule, learning objectives, and requirements. Participants will explore the patient and family experience through discussion with a PFAC member, reflect on how these insights can inform their nursing practice, and begin identifying evidence-based topics for their final fellowship presentation.

Target Audience

Nurses

Learning Objectives

  1. Understand the schedule, learning objectives, and requirements of the Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Nursing Fellowship
  2. Analyze the patient experience through discussion and identify ways in which the speakers experience can influence their nursing practice
  3. Identify a relevant neuro-oncology practice and select a focused topic supported by current evidence for a final presentation 
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.00 ANCC
    Children’s National Hospital will provide 2.00 Nursing Contact Hours for this Live activity.
  • 2.00 Participation
    Successful completion of this continuing education activity.
Course opens: 
02/20/2026
Course expires: 
04/21/2026
Event starts: 
02/20/2026 - 9:00am EST
Event ends: 
02/20/2026 - 11:00am EST
Rating: 
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5th Floor Main Classroom A
111 Michigan Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20010
United States
Course Director(s)

Megan Iaconelli, MSN, RN, CPN, CPHON

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Susan Alverson, Parent of child in ICU and Oncology floor

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Megan Iaconelli, MSN, RN, CPN, CPHON

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, Children's National Hospital is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Children’s National Hospital Accreditation Provider# 4008362.

Credit Designation Statement

Nurses: Children’s National Hospital designates this activity for a maximum of 2.0 Live ANCC contact hours. 

Available Credit

  • 2.00 ANCC
    Children’s National Hospital will provide 2.00 Nursing Contact Hours for this Live activity.
  • 2.00 Participation
    Successful completion of this continuing education activity.
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