Radiation Oncology Neuro-Oncology Essentials (Part 2) 5.15.26

May 15, 2026

Course Description 

This educational session will provide direct care nurses with knowledge related to pediatric brain tumor management, including commonly used chemotherapy regiments, radiation treatment approaches, and the short- and -long term impacts of therapy on patient care. participants will engage in discussion surrounding oncology-focused nursing considerations and complete a pre-and post-test to reinforce clinical knowledge and support certification exam preparation. 

Financial and In-Kind Commercial Support

No financial nor in-kind commercial support was received for this education activity.

Target Audience

Nurses

Learning Objectives

  1. Nurse fellows will have a basic understanding of the most common chemotherapy regimens used in pediatric brain tumor patients and will discuss the ways in which these regiments affect patient care in the short and long term
  2. Nurse fellows will discuss the different types of radiation used in pediatric brain tumor management
  3. Nurse fellows will complete the oncology pre and posttest and discuss rationales as certification exam practice

Additional Information

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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: 
07/14/2026
Event starts: 
05/15/2026 - 9:00am EDT
Event ends: 
05/15/2026 - 11:00am EDT
Part of: 
Neuro-Oncology Nursing Fellowship (2026)
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Speaker(s)

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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