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10/18/2026
Kirra Fedyszyn
Key takeaways A standardized framework evaluates oncology advanced practice provider (APP) value across access, financial performance, quality and safety, and workforce sustainability.  Financial metrics extend beyond direct...
Key takeaways A standardized framework evaluates oncology advanced practice provider (APP) value across access, financial performance, quality and safety, and workforce sustainability.  Financial metrics extend beyond direct...
Key takeaways A...
10/18/2026
Oncology Learning Network APP Institute
News
10/18/2026
Kirra Fedyszyn
Key takeaways A 9-post Instagram series targets fertility education for female adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors aged 15 to 39 years who received gonadotoxic therapy.  Content addresses reproductive health,...
Key takeaways A 9-post Instagram series targets fertility education for female adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors aged 15 to 39 years who received gonadotoxic therapy.  Content addresses reproductive health,...
Key takeaways A 9-post...
10/18/2026
Oncology Learning Network APP Institute
News
10/18/2026
Kirra Fedyszyn
Key takeaways A national working group developed committees, educational resources, and mentorship opportunities to expand oncology advanced practice provider (APP) engagement in clinical trials.  The abstract reported more than...
Key takeaways A national working group developed committees, educational resources, and mentorship opportunities to expand oncology advanced practice provider (APP) engagement in clinical trials.  The abstract reported more than...
Key takeaways A national...
10/18/2026
Oncology Learning Network APP Institute
News
10/16/2026
Kirra Fedyszyn
Key takeaways A Workload Index (WLI) assessed inpatient oncology advanced practice provider (APP) burden, with a median completion time of 86 seconds.  Assignments of 8 rather than 6 patients were associated with a 36% higher...
Key takeaways A Workload Index (WLI) assessed inpatient oncology advanced practice provider (APP) burden, with a median completion time of 86 seconds.  Assignments of 8 rather than 6 patients were associated with a 36% higher...
Key takeaways A Workload...
10/16/2026
Oncology Learning Network APP Institute
News
10/16/2026
Kirra Fedyszyn
Key takeaways An advanced practice provider (APP)-led rural infusion clinic completed 639 appointments for 90 patients, with 99.4% treatment appointment adherence.  Providing infusion services closer to home saved 84,696 travel...
Key takeaways An advanced practice provider (APP)-led rural infusion clinic completed 639 appointments for 90 patients, with 99.4% treatment appointment adherence.  Providing infusion services closer to home saved 84,696 travel...
Key takeaways An advanced...
10/16/2026
Oncology Learning Network APP Institute
News
10/16/2026
Kirra Fedyszyn
Key takeaways Approximately one-third of survey respondents reported that non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) biomarker results were unavailable before initial treatment decisions. Focus group participants identified clearly defined...
Key takeaways Approximately one-third of survey respondents reported that non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) biomarker results were unavailable before initial treatment decisions. Focus group participants identified clearly defined...
Key...
10/16/2026
Oncology Learning Network APP Institute
News
10/16/2026
Kirra Fedyszyn
Key takeaways Overall distress decreased by a reported 7.4% among 837 individuals with complete pre- and post-navigation assessments in Komen’s telehealth navigation program. Emotional and financial distress showed the largest score...
Key takeaways Overall distress decreased by a reported 7.4% among 837 individuals with complete pre- and post-navigation assessments in Komen’s telehealth navigation program. Emotional and financial distress showed the largest score...
Key takeaways Overall...
10/16/2026
Oncology Learning Network APP Institute
News
10/16/2026
Kirra Fedyszyn
Care for HER participation was associated with lower distress and improved patient-reported navigation and support among Black women with breast cancer, according to an abstract presented at the 2026 JADPRO Live meeting in Minneapolis,...
Care for HER participation was associated with lower distress and improved patient-reported navigation and support among Black women with breast cancer, according to an abstract presented at the 2026 JADPRO Live meeting in Minneapolis,...
Care for HER participation was...
10/16/2026
Oncology Learning Network APP Institute
News
10/16/2026
Kirra Fedyszyn
Key takeaways An advanced practice provider (APP)-led model reduced average referral-to-consultation time for gynecologic oncology patients by 54.6%, from 14 days to 6.35 days.  Overall referral-to-treatment time remained...
Key takeaways An advanced practice provider (APP)-led model reduced average referral-to-consultation time for gynecologic oncology patients by 54.6%, from 14 days to 6.35 days.  Overall referral-to-treatment time remained...
Key takeaways An advanced...
10/16/2026
Oncology Learning Network APP Institute
Kevin Chen, PharmD, MS, BCOP, CPP
Conference Coverage
12/17/2025
Kevin Chen, PharmD, MS, BCOP
Kevin Chen, PharmD, discussed the increase in recent biomarker-driven drug approvals for solid tumors at the 2025 JADPRO Annual Conference, highlighting their targeted efficacy, unique toxicity profiles, and the need for clinicians to stay up...
Kevin Chen, PharmD, discussed the increase in recent biomarker-driven drug approvals for solid tumors at the 2025 JADPRO Annual Conference, highlighting their targeted efficacy, unique toxicity profiles, and the need for clinicians to stay up...
Kevin Chen, PharmD, discussed...
12/17/2025
Oncology Learning Network APP Institute
Shila Pandey, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, ACHPN, FPCN
Conference Coverage
12/11/2025
Shila Pandey, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, ACHPN
At the 2025 JADPRO meeting, Shila Pandey, DNP, shared insights into the development of an advanced-practice-provider-led quality assurance committee designed to improve patient safety and care quality.
At the 2025 JADPRO meeting, Shila Pandey, DNP, shared insights into the development of an advanced-practice-provider-led quality assurance committee designed to improve patient safety and care quality.
At the 2025 JADPRO meeting,...
12/11/2025
Oncology Learning Network APP Institute
Danielle Roman, PharmD, BCOP
Conference Coverage
12/11/2025
Danielle Roman, PharmD
Danielle Roman, PharmD, highlighted evolving treatment strategies for hormone receptor–positive, HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer, emphasizing the integration of HER2-targeted therapies, endocrine therapy, and emerging CDK4/6 inhibitors...
Danielle Roman, PharmD, highlighted evolving treatment strategies for hormone receptor–positive, HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer, emphasizing the integration of HER2-targeted therapies, endocrine therapy, and emerging CDK4/6 inhibitors...
Danielle Roman, PharmD,...
12/11/2025
Oncology Learning Network APP Institute
News
10/29/2025
Emily Estrada
According to data presented at the 2025 JADPRO Live meeting, an integrated clinical decision pathway for febrile neutropenia standardized care and reduced patient hospital admissions across a large cancer center network.
According to data presented at the 2025 JADPRO Live meeting, an integrated clinical decision pathway for febrile neutropenia standardized care and reduced patient hospital admissions across a large cancer center network.
According to data presented at...
10/29/2025
Oncology Learning Network APP Institute
News
10/29/2025
Emily Estrada
The implementation of an advanced practice provider fellowship improved clinical readiness and retention for new graduate nurse practitioners and physician assistants within oncology specialties in a large community oncology network.
The implementation of an advanced practice provider fellowship improved clinical readiness and retention for new graduate nurse practitioners and physician assistants within oncology specialties in a large community oncology network.
The implementation of an...
10/29/2025
Oncology Learning Network APP Institute
News
10/29/2025
Emily Estrada
A clinical decision pathway created by advanced practice provider leaders enabled patients to receive infusion treatments at alternative locations within a large, multi-site cancer center network.
A clinical decision pathway created by advanced practice provider leaders enabled patients to receive infusion treatments at alternative locations within a large, multi-site cancer center network.
A clinical decision pathway...
10/29/2025
Oncology Learning Network APP Institute
News
10/29/2025
Emily Estrada
The implementation of electronic medical record-integrated clinical decision pathways improved workflow efficiency, dynamic responsiveness, and multidisciplinary collaboration across a large multisite oncology center.
The implementation of electronic medical record-integrated clinical decision pathways improved workflow efficiency, dynamic responsiveness, and multidisciplinary collaboration across a large multisite oncology center.
The implementation of electronic...
10/29/2025
Oncology Learning Network APP Institute
Christa Braun-Inglis, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNP
Conference Coverage
11/27/2024
Christa Marie Braun-Inglis, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNP
Christa Braun-Inglis, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNP, assesses the effect implementing an academic-community partnership has on doctor of nursing students who are interested in oncology.
Christa Braun-Inglis, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNP, assesses the effect implementing an academic-community partnership has on doctor of nursing students who are interested in oncology.
Christa Braun-Inglis, DNP, APRN,...
11/27/2024
Oncology Learning Network APP Institute
Conference Coverage
11/21/2024
Gina Tomaine
Advanced practice providers play a unique role in delivering cancer screening services and follow-up care to vulnerable populations, emphasizing the importance of their expertise, accessibility, and patient-centered approach to improving...
Advanced practice providers play a unique role in delivering cancer screening services and follow-up care to vulnerable populations, emphasizing the importance of their expertise, accessibility, and patient-centered approach to improving...
Advanced practice providers play...
11/21/2024
Oncology Learning Network APP Institute
Dylana Smith, MS, AGPCNP-BC, HNP
Conference Coverage
11/21/2024
Dylana Smith, MS, AGPCNP-BC, HNP
Dylana Smith, MS, AGPCNP-BC, HNP, discusses an initiative to boost APP engagement at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the growth of the program since its inception.
Dylana Smith, MS, AGPCNP-BC, HNP, discusses an initiative to boost APP engagement at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the growth of the program since its inception.
Dylana Smith, MS, AGPCNP-BC,...
11/21/2024
Oncology Learning Network APP Institute
Marlee Bogema, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Conference Coverage
11/21/2024
Marlee Bogema, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Marlee Bogema, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, discusses a protocol developed by a community oncology practice which demonstrated that outpatient administration of bispecific antibodies is both safe and well-tolerated and reduces the number of required...
Marlee Bogema, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, discusses a protocol developed by a community oncology practice which demonstrated that outpatient administration of bispecific antibodies is both safe and well-tolerated and reduces the number of required...
Marlee Bogema, MSN, APRN, FNP-C,...
11/21/2024
Oncology Learning Network APP Institute
Conference Coverage
11/20/2024
Stephanie Holland
According to second interim analysis results from the MARIPOSA-2 trial, amivantamab plus chemotherapy improved survival and post-progression outcomes compared to chemotherapy alone among patients with EGFR-mutated advanced non-small cell lung...
According to second interim analysis results from the MARIPOSA-2 trial, amivantamab plus chemotherapy improved survival and post-progression outcomes compared to chemotherapy alone among patients with EGFR-mutated advanced non-small cell lung...
According to second interim...
11/20/2024
Oncology Learning Network APP Institute
Research Review
11/20/2024
Allison Casey
According to the preplanned overall survival interim analysis from the phase 3 monarchE trial, abemaciclib plus endocrine therapy continues to show benefit for patients with HR-positive, HER2-negative high-risk early breast cancer.
According to the preplanned overall survival interim analysis from the phase 3 monarchE trial, abemaciclib plus endocrine therapy continues to show benefit for patients with HR-positive, HER2-negative high-risk early breast cancer.
According to the preplanned...
11/20/2024
Oncology Learning Network APP Institute
Conference Coverage
11/18/2024
Allison Casey
Introduction of an IV push policy at an oncology urgent care clinic, led by an advanced practice provider, resulted in increased timely administration of antibiotics prior to hospitalization and a decrease in room dwell time.
Introduction of an IV push policy at an oncology urgent care clinic, led by an advanced practice provider, resulted in increased timely administration of antibiotics prior to hospitalization and a decrease in room dwell time.
Introduction of an IV push...
11/18/2024
Oncology Learning Network APP Institute
Conference Coverage
11/18/2024
Janelle Bradley
Findings demonstrate the success of the workload index in supporting daily and longitudinal staffing needs as well as for operational and strategic planning and has improved advanced practitioner morale by demonstrating productivity not...
Findings demonstrate the success of the workload index in supporting daily and longitudinal staffing needs as well as for operational and strategic planning and has improved advanced practitioner morale by demonstrating productivity not...
Findings demonstrate the success...
11/18/2024
Oncology Learning Network APP Institute
Alrlene Siefker-Radke
Conference Coverage
11/15/2024
Arlene Siefker-Radtke, MD, provides an overview on the current treatment landscape for patients with advanced bladder cancer.
Arlene Siefker-Radtke, MD, provides an overview on the current treatment landscape for patients with advanced bladder cancer.
Arlene Siefker-Radtke, MD,...
11/15/2024
Oncology Learning Network APP Institute
Conference Coverage
11/14/2024
Gina Tomaine
The expansion of infusion services to a weekend-inclusive model led to less emergency department visits, saved inpatient days, and reduced hospital length of stay for oncology patients, according to data presented at the 2024 JADPRO meeting.
The expansion of infusion services to a weekend-inclusive model led to less emergency department visits, saved inpatient days, and reduced hospital length of stay for oncology patients, according to data presented at the 2024 JADPRO meeting.
The expansion of infusion...
11/14/2024
Oncology Learning Network APP Institute
Conference Coverage
11/14/2024
Stephanie Holland
Conducting new patient visits via telehealth with advanced practice providers allows for quicker identification, assessment, and surveillance of patients with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) at increased risk of...
Conducting new patient visits via telehealth with advanced practice providers allows for quicker identification, assessment, and surveillance of patients with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) at increased risk of...
Conducting new patient visits...
11/14/2024
Oncology Learning Network APP Institute
Lorraine Drapek, Massachusetts General Hospital
Videos
11/28/2023
Lorraine Drapek, DNP, FNP-BC
Lorraine Drapek, DNP, FNP-BC, AOCNP, discusses common side effects from radiation therapy and provides guidance on managing these side effects for optimal patient care.
Lorraine Drapek, DNP, FNP-BC, AOCNP, discusses common side effects from radiation therapy and provides guidance on managing these side effects for optimal patient care.
Lorraine Drapek, DNP, FNP-BC,...
11/28/2023
Oncology Learning Network APP Institute
Beth Finley-Oliver and Rachid Baz, Moffitt Cancer Center
Clinical Pearls
11/27/2023
Elizabeth Finley-Oliver, ARNP, MSN; Rachid Baz, MD
Elizabeth Finley-Oliver, MSN, ARNP, AGNP-BC, and Rachid Baz, MD, discuss the treatment landscape for patients with multiple myeloma and how clinicians can individualize care while addressing patient needs.
Elizabeth Finley-Oliver, MSN, ARNP, AGNP-BC, and Rachid Baz, MD, discuss the treatment landscape for patients with multiple myeloma and how clinicians can individualize care while addressing patient needs.
Elizabeth Finley-Oliver, MSN,...
11/27/2023
Oncology Learning Network APP Institute
Lorinda Coombs
APP Perspectives
11/17/2023
Lorinda Coombs, PhD, CNS, FNP-BC
Lorinda Coombs, PhD, CNS, FNP-BC, AOCNP, discusses results from a survey that inform patients and advanced practice provider perspectives on myeloma care.
Lorinda Coombs, PhD, CNS, FNP-BC, AOCNP, discusses results from a survey that inform patients and advanced practice provider perspectives on myeloma care.
Lorinda Coombs, PhD, CNS,...
11/17/2023
Oncology Learning Network APP Institute