Palliative Care 1/22/2026

Washington, DC US
January 22, 2026

The H/O Essentials course provides the oncology, hematology, palliative care, blood marrow transplant foundation of knowledge for the nursing care of children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer and blood disorders for new RNs. The lectures provide an overview of disease specific content and process, chemotherapy administration, and nursing considerations. Experienced CCBD RNs taking the CPHON exam benefit from a review course, contributing to greater confidence and higher pass rates in CPHON exam. All attendees will receive CNE credit in pediatric Hematology/ Oncology, which are required to take the CPHON exam. The Hematology/Oncology Essentials Core Curriculum will help CCBD move toward a 75% certification rate of eligible RNs.

Target Audience

Nurses

Learning Objectives

  1. Discuss the concept of pediatric palliative care as quality-of-life support for children living with life-threatening illness.
  2. Discuss implications for the transition to end of life care.
  3. Discuss the special aspects of the role of the nurse in the care of the child or adolescent and their families throughout the trajectory of their illness.

Additional Information

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 4.00 ANCC
    Children’s National Hospital will provide 4.00 Nursing Contact Hours for this Live activity.
  • 4.00 Participation
    Successful completion of this continuing education activity.
Course opens: 
01/01/2026
Course expires: 
03/26/2026
Event starts: 
01/22/2026 - 12:00pm EST
Event ends: 
01/22/2026 - 4:15pm EST
Part of: 
Hematology Oncology Essentials Core Curriculum 2026
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Children's National Hospital
111 Michigan Ave NW
Washington, DC 20010
United States

West Wing Building, Floor 3.5, Classroom C

 

Speaker(s)

Dana Footer

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Afsoon Gazor, PhD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Jessica Graef, BA, MA, MS, RN, CNL, CPHON, CPN, BMTCN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Shana Jacobs, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Children’s National Hospital. 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.

 

Available Credit

  • 4.00 ANCC
    Children’s National Hospital will provide 4.00 Nursing Contact Hours for this Live activity.
  • 4.00 Participation
    Successful completion of this continuing education activity.
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