Navigating the New Advances in CAR T-Cell Therapy: Clinical Applications for Nursing Practice

Navigating the New Advances in CAR T-Cell Therapy: Clinical Applications for Nursing Practice is organized by Clinical Care Options (CCO), LLC.,Released: March 16, 2023,Expiration: March 15, 2024,Program Learning Goal:,The goal of this activity is to improve the knowledge of hematology/oncology nurses, their ability to educate patients, and their competence in caring for patients with hematologic malignancies who have been prescribed CAR T-cell therapy or those who could benefit from CAR T-cell therapies,Learning Objectives:,Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:,• Describe the biologic principles underlying CAR T-cell therapy; the structure and function of the CAR; and the similarities and differences between currently available and emerging CAR T-cell therapies,• Integrate current data, indications, and guideline recommendations on CAR T-cell therapies for patients with leukemia, B-cell lymphomas, myeloma, or CLL/SLL into nursing practice,• Identify patients who may benefit from treatment or enrollment on a clinical trial investigating CAR T-cell therapy ,• Manage toxicities associated with CAR T-cell therapy using available guidelines, online clinical resources, and tools,• Discuss with patients what to expect during CAR T-cell therapy process and the potential related complications following treatment