Spring Education Exchange (SEE): Blinatumomab…Past, Present, and Future

Spring Education Exchange (SEE): Day 1, Session 1

Presented By: Karen Kestenbaum, DNP, APN, CPHON

Session Details: Day 1: May 14, Session 1: 12:15 PM EST (11:15 AM CST/10:15 AM MST/9:15 AM PST)

Overview of the Session:

Blinatumomab, a bispecific T-cell engager (BITE), is a targeted immunotherapy used in treating pediatric B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). With its indications recently expanding, more children are now receiving this innovative treatment. Blinatumomab presents unique side effects and requires specific administration protocols. As frontline caregivers, nurses must be equipped with knowledge about its special considerations, potential adverse reactions, and appropriate treatment strategies. Blinatumomab is becoming increasingly prevalent—where will it appear next

This session is designed to will ensure you are prepared for Blinatumomab’s evolving role in pediatric care.

Learning Outcomes:

•  Understand the evolution of Blinatumomab in the treatment of pediatric B-ALL
• Analyze the nursing considerations when administering Blinatumomab

This contains 2 sections:

1. Webinar Session Link
2. Post-Session Evaluation

Continuing Education Credit

APHON will provide 0.5 nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) contact hour(s) for the successful completion of this session. Successful completion requires attendance for the entire session and the completion of the post-session evaluation.

The Spring Education Exchange (SEE) sessions and post-session evaluations will be available for 30 days.

The Association for Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This provider is also approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 14513.

None of the planners for this activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies.

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Questions or concerns? Contact education@aphon.org.

The APHON Spring Education Exchange is sponsored by ONCC.