Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN®) Certification Exam Preparation Course- This one-day virtual intensive oncology review is designed for nurses seeking OCN certification, recertification, or up-to-date general oncology knowledge, and professional growth.

Audience: RNs in clinical practice, nurse educators/faculty, and professional development leaders. 

Date & Time: November 21, 2026, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM CST

Registration is final, no refund.

Format: Hybrid| One Full Day. Zoom link will be provided after registration. 

In-person location: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Houston NASA/Webster. 1101 Magnolia Ave, Webster, TX 77598

Learners Objectives:

Upon completion of this OCN Review Course, the learner will be able to:

1. Analyze oncologic disease processes and risk factors to formulate evidence-based screening, prevention, and early detection strategies across diverse patient populations.
2. Evaluate cancer treatment modalities, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation, and surgical interventions, to anticipate side effects and safely manage administration protocols.
3. Synthesize clinical assessment data to design comprehensive symptom management plans for common treatment-related side effects, including bone marrow suppression, mucositis, nausea, and peripheral neuropathy.
4. Identify signs, symptoms, and diagnostic criteria of key oncologic emergencies (Superior Vena Cava Syndrome, Spinal Cord Compression, Tumor Lysis Syndrome, Neutropenic Fever) to initiate rapid clinical interventions.
5. Apply ethical principles, palliative care principles, and survivorship guidelines to optimize quality of life and advocate for patient preferences across the continuum of care.

Accreditation Statement:

Lone Star Oncology is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Louisiana State Nurses Association - Approver, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.  To receive 9.0 Nursing Continuing Professional Development Hours for this activity, the participant must: Register for the review course, complete the pretest/pre-course before the course, attend the entire presentation in person or virtually, and complete the post-test and evaluation to earn 9.0 NCPD credits by December 15th, 2026.

Faculty/Speakers:

07:30 AM – 07:45 AM Welcome & Course Overview: Exam structure, certification blueprint, and test-taking strategies Roselyn Ogunkunle 

07:45 AM- 09:45 AM Care Continuum - Denise Harless MHA, BSN, RN, OCN

9:45 AM- 10: 00 AM Break

10:00 AM- 12:00 PM Symptom Management and Palliative Care - Deatra Josiah, MSN, APRN, OCN

12:00 PM- 1:00 PM Lunch Break

1:00 PM-2:30 PM Treatment Modalities - Jeni Massey, RN, BSN, OCN, CMSRN

2:30 PM-3:30 PM Oncologic Emergencies - Aileen Anglin, APRN, ACNP-BC, AOCNP

3:30 PM- 3:45 PM Break

3:45 PM- 4:45 PM Oncology Nursing Practice - Danya Garner, Ph.D. NPD-BC, OCN, CCRN

4:45 PM- 5:15 PM Psychological Dimensions of Care - Roselyn Ogunkunle, Ph.D., MSN, RN, NEA-BC, OCN, FAAN

5:15 PM- 6:00 PM Conclusion & Evaluation Roselyn Ogunkunle, Ph.D., MSN, RN, NEA-BC, OCN, FAAN

Radiation Oncology Certified Nurse (ROCN™)  Certification Exam Preparation Course. This one‑day review course is designed for oncology nurses preparing for the ROCN™ certification exam. Content reflects the official test blueprint with emphasis on high‑yield concepts and nursing management. 

Date/ Time: November 14, 2026, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM (CST)
Registration is final, no refund.

Format: Hybrid| One Full Day. Zoom link will be provided after registration
In-person location: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Houston NASA/Webster. 1101 Magnolia Ave, Webster, TX 77598

Participants are encouraged to complete the ONCC free practice test questions - https://practicetests.oncc.org/
Who should attend?  Oncology nurses preparing for the ROCN™ certification exam or seeking to improve their knowledge of radiation oncology.  

Learners Objectives:

By the end of this review course, participants will be able to:
1. Differentiate Radiation Modalities Explain the fundamental principles of radiation biology and physics, including the cellular response to radiation, and differentiate between treatment modalities (e.g., external beam radiation, brachytherapy, and systemic radiopharmaceuticals).
2. Identify Site-Specific Side Effects & Management Identify acute and late-term side effects of radiation therapy across diverse anatomical treatment sites, selecting evidence-based nursing interventions for effective symptom management.
3. Apply Radiation Safety & Protection Protocols Recall core radiation safety standards, including the principles of time, distance, and shielding, and outline correct nursing protocols for handling brachytherapy emergencies or radioactive spill exposures.
4. Recognize Radiation-Related Oncologic Emergencies Describe the clinical presentation, pathophysiological mechanisms, and immediate nursing interventions for common oncologic emergencies frequently encountered in radiation oncology (e.g., spinal cord compression, superior vena cava syndrome, and airway obstruction).
5. Analyze the ROCN™ Exam Blueprint & Testing Strategies Analyze the ONCC® ROCN™ test blueprint to identify personal clinical knowledge gaps and apply critical thinking strategies to analyze and successfully answer complex, scenario-based practice exam questions.

Accreditation Statement:
Lone Star Oncology is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Louisiana State Nurses Association - Approver, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.  To receive 9.0 Nursing Continuing Professional Development Hours for this activity, the participant must: Register for the review course, complete the pretest/pre-course before the course, attend the entire presentation in person or virtually, and complete the post-test and evaluation to earn 9.0 NCPD credits by November 30, 2026.

Faculty/Speakers:

07:30 AM – 07:45 AM Welcome & Course Overview
Exam structure, certification blueprint, and test-taking strategies Roselyn Ogunkunle Ph. D. MSN RN NEA-BC OCN FAAN
07:45 AM– 08:45 AM Fundamentals of Radiation Oncology Lauren Perez DNP APRN FNP-C AOCNP TTS

08:45 AM – 09:45 AM Radiation Safety Lauren Perez DNP APRN FNP-C AOCNP TTS

9:45 AM- 10:00 AM Break
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Radiation Treatment Modalities
John Hillson DNP APRN AGPCNP-BC
12:00 PM- 1:00 PM Lunch Break
1:00 PM- 2:00 PM Treatment-Related Side Effects & Nursing Management Deatra Josiah MSN APRN OCN

2:00 PM- 3:00 PM Continuum of Care & Survivorship Deatra Josiah MSN APRN OCN
3:00 PM- 3:15 PM Break
3:15 PM- 4:15 PM Special Populations Deatra Josiah MSN APRN OCN
4:15 PM- 5:45 PM Professional Practice & Roles
Multi-Modality Therapies  Danya Garner Ph.D. NPD-BC, OCN, CCRN
5:45 PM- 6:00 PM Conclusion & Evaluation Roselyn Ogunkunle Ph. D. MSN RN NEA-BC OCN FAAN

The End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) course is a nationally recognized training program designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals in providing high-quality palliative and end-of-life care. This comprehensive course covers essential topics including symptom management, communication, ethical/legal considerations, cultural aspects, and care of patients with serious illness.

Audience: RNs in clinical practice, nurse educators/faculty, and professional development leaders.
Date & Time: October 22, 2026, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
In-person location: SpringHill Suites NASA/Webster 1101 Magnolia Ave, Webster, TX 77598

Virtual location: Zoom link will be provided after registration and before the event

Registration final; no refund.

Audience: Oncologists, Oncology Nurses, Oncology APPs, Oncology Pharmacists.
Location:  Embassy Suites by Hilton Houston. 11730 Katy Freeway | Houston, Texas 77079
Date: Saturday, October 03, 2026
This Conference is in-person only, no virtual options.
The PCP is providing a conference Scholarship for clinical oncology professionals. Use Code 2026FallConference to register for free (you must be in an active clinical role to use this scholarship).

Note: 
1. We are unable to accommodate onsite registration. To attend, please register online (via the registration link).
2.  This program is supported by a limited grant/sponsorship in support of oncology advancement, education, and oncology professional development. Therefore, we have limited spots for non-exhibiting industry partners. Industry partners should email star@lonestaroncology.org for any availability.

Accreditation NCPD/CE

Lone Star Oncology is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Louisiana State Nurses Association - Approver, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 6.0 contact hours and 2.0 Pharmacotherapeutic contact hours
To receive contact hours for this nursing continuing professional development activity, the participant must:

●   Sign in.
●   Attend and be present for the entire presentation. No partial credit will be provided.
●   Complete the evaluation after the presentation via a link provided to all participants.
●   Certificates will be awarded electronically upon completion of the evaluation.
Once successful completion has been verified, a “Certificate of Successful Completion” will be awarded for 6.0 NCPD contact hours and 2.0 Pharmacotherapeutic contact hours.

Accommodation/Hotel Reservation
The conference will take place at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Houston. 11730 Katy Freeway | Houston, Texas 77079
Conference attendees will receive a significantly discounted hotel rate. The reservation cut-off date is Sep. 28, 2026.
Reserve your room directly here - Lone Star Oncology 2026 Fall Oncology Conference 
Lone Star Oncology reserves the right to update this information and decline participation as deemed necessary.

This September, in honor of APP Month/Week, join us in elevating Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and recognizing their invaluable contributions to oncology care.

Together, we strengthen the expertise, leadership, and impact of APPs who are transforming cancer care and improving patient outcomes every day. By fostering innovation, collaboration, and clinical excellence, APPs are truly the pulse of progress in oncology.

Who should attend? Advanced Practice Nurses (APRN), Physician Associates (PA)

Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 - Park District, Dallas, TX
Location:  2100 Olive St Suite #100 Dallas, TX 75201
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Note: 
1. We are unable to accommodate onsite registration. To attend, please register online (via the registration link).
2.  This program is supported by limited grants/sponsorship fees in support of oncology advances, education, and oncology professional development. Therefore, we have limited spots for non-exhibiting industry partners. Industry partners should email star@lonestaroncology.org for any availability.

The Houston Area Multidisciplinary Oncology Meeting - Leukemia, offered quarterly, is a highly focused, interactive forum designed to review and discuss the latest research, clinical trials, and practice-changing novel treatments in the selected cancer types and patient care outcomes.

Audience: Oncologists, APPs - APRNs/APPs, Community Physicians, Pharmacists in clinical practice. Please note that we are unable to accommodate any other professionals.
Note: For industry partner registration, please email star@lonestaroncology.org for industry partner registration availability

Location: John P. McGovern TMC Commons,  6550 Bertner Avenue, 6th Floor, Houston, TX 77030 
Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Faculty:

Fadi Haddad, MD - MD Anderson Cancer Center

Tareq Abuasab, MD - Baylor College of Medicine

Bachar Samra, MD - Kelsey Seybold

Speakers/Presenters: Bachar Samra, MD

Agenda:

5:00 pm - Registration open
5:45 pm - Registration/Networking/Exhibits
6:00 pm - Networking, Dinner
7:00 pm - Journal Club Presentation
8:20 pm - Journal Club Conclusion
8:20 pm  - Networking/Exhibits

This September, in honor of APP Month/Week, join us in elevating Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and recognizing their invaluable contributions to oncology care.

Together, we strengthen the expertise, leadership, and impact of APPs who are transforming cancer care and improving patient outcomes every day. By fostering innovation, collaboration, and clinical excellence, APPs are truly the pulse of progress in oncology.

Who should attend? Advanced Practice Nurses (APRN), Physician Associates (PA)

Date: Tuesday, September 22 2026 -Burlington, MA
Location:  One Burlington Mall Road, Burlington, Massachusetts, MA 01803
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Note: 
1. We are unable to accommodate onsite registration. To attend, please register online (via the registration link).
2.  This program is supported by limited grants/sponsorship fees in support of oncology advances, education, and oncology professional development. Therefore, we have limited spots for non-exhibiting industry partners. Industry partners should email star@lonestaroncology.org for any availability.

This September, in honor of APP Month/Week, join us in elevating Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and recognizing their invaluable contributions to oncology care.

Together, we strengthen the expertise, leadership, and impact of APPs who are transforming cancer care and improving patient outcomes every day. By fostering innovation, collaboration, and clinical excellence, APPs are truly the pulse of progress in oncology.

Who should attend? Advanced Practice Nurses (APRN), Physician Associates (PA)

Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026 -  Memorial City, Houston, TX
Location: 842 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, TX 77024
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Note: 
1. We are unable to accommodate onsite registration. To attend, please register online (via the registration link).
2.  This program is supported by limited grants/sponsorship fees in support of oncology advances, education, and oncology professional development. Therefore, we have limited spots for non-exhibiting industry partners. Industry partners should email star@lonestaroncology.org for any availability.

This September, in honor of APP Month/Week, join us in elevating Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and recognizing their invaluable contributions to oncology care.

Together, we strengthen the expertise, leadership, and impact of APPs who are transforming cancer care and improving patient outcomes every day. By fostering innovation, collaboration, and clinical excellence, APPs are truly the pulse of progress in oncology.

Who should attend? Advanced Practice Nurses (APRN), Physician Associates (PA)

Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 - San Antonio, Texas
Location: Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - San Antonio 15900 La Cantera Pkwy #22200, San Antonio, TX 78256
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Note: 
1. We are unable to accommodate onsite registration. To attend, please register online (via the registration link).
2.  This program is supported by limited grants/sponsorship fees in support of oncology advances, education, and oncology professional development. Therefore, we have limited spots for non-exhibiting industry partners. Industry partners should email star@lonestaroncology.org for any availability.

This September, in honor of APP Month/Week, join us in elevating Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and recognizing their invaluable contributions to oncology care.

Together, we strengthen the expertise, leadership, and impact of APPs who are transforming cancer care and improving patient outcomes every day. By fostering innovation, collaboration, and clinical excellence, APPs are truly the pulse of progress in oncology.

Who should attend? Advanced Practice Nurses (APRN), Physician Associates (PA)

Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 -  Austin, Texas
Location:  Maggiano, 10910 Domain Dr Suite 100, Austin, TX 78758
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Note: 
1. We are unable to accommodate onsite registration. To attend, please register online (via the registration link).
2.  This program is supported by limited grants/sponsorship fees in support of oncology advances, education, and oncology professional development. Therefore, we have limited spots for non-exhibiting industry partners. Industry partners should email star@lonestaroncology.org for any availability.