European Masterclass Oncology Nursing 2024
ESO-EONS Masterclass Oncology Nursing 2024
November 8-12, 2024 in San Servolo, Italy
These Masterclasses are run jointly with the European School of Oncology, ESO.
About the masterclass
The Masterclass aims to prepare cancer nurses for future senior roles and enhance their clinical knowledge in the management of the cancer patient during all phases of the cancer journey. Following completion of the course nurses will be able to use evidence-based knowledge in effective symptom management and interventions with the aim to improve patient experience, symptom management and care.
Chair: J. De Munter, BE
Coordinator: M. Hellberg-Naegele, CH
Advisor: Virpi Sulosaari
Learning outcomes
- Understand new developments in cancer disease management.
- Recognize and describe acute and late adverse effects of cancer and its treatment.
- Identify complex patient needs across the cancer trajectory.
- Demonstrate understanding of advanced communication skills in cancer nursing care.
- Critically appraise the evidence for cancer symptom management and care interventions.
- Reflect on theoretical underpinnings of decision making.
- Describe the role of the advanced cancer nurse in leading clinical nursing care.
Masterclass Venue
San Servolo (Venice area), Italy.
How to Apply
- Complete the application form before Friday 24 May 2024 (be aware that we request a
letter of approval of you manager to upload on the application form) - Applicant will be informed by Monday July 1 2024 whether they are successful on the
application. - Successful applicants will need to provide a clinical case study before Friday 4 October 2024.
Participant profile
- Nurses who work most of their job time in a clinical setting, and with at least 3-5 years of clinical
cancer nursing practice (a Master of Nursing Science degree is NOT mandatory) - Person involved in direct patient care, also combined with the management, organisations and co-
ordination of cancer patient care, - Fluent in English (reading and speaking),
- Member of an EONS member society or individual member of EONS
Participants will be selected by means of a strict application review.