Oct 9 2024

Understanding Multiple Myeloma: The Basics

FREE Online Continuing Education Event

October 9, 2024

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Location

Online Event

Cost

Free

Purpose:

Develop a better understanding of hematologic malignancies, specifically, the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, management, and outcomes of multiple myeloma.

Learning Objectives:

  • Differentiate between hematologic and solid tumor malignancies.
  • Discuss the general pathophysiology of multiple myeloma.
  • Define risk factors for multiple myeloma.
  • Describe the most common clinical manifestations of multiple myeloma.
  • Describe the diagnostic workup of multiple myeloma.
  • Discus the types of treatment available for multiple myeloma including stem cell transplantation.
  • Define the long-term outcomes and management of multiple myeloma.

Speaker:

  • Kelly Clemens, DNP, FNP-BC
    UI Health, Division of Hematology and Oncology

Target Audience:

RNs, APRNs, LPNs, Nursing students

Disclosures:

University of Illinois Chicago – College of Nursing is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Commission on Accreditation.

No relevant financial relationships were identified for any individuals with the ability to control content of the activity.

Questions about the activity and continuing education hours should be directed to nurse planner Diandra Scorza, MSN, RN.

Participants will receive 1.0 contact hour for attending 100% of the presentation and complete the evaluation form.
Register Here

Contact

Diandra Scorza

Date posted

Sep 10, 2024

Date updated

Sep 10, 2024