Throughout the RN to BSN program, students are required to participate in scholarly activities outside of clinical practice or professional practice. Examples of scholarly activities include attending conferences, seminars, journal club, grand rounds, morbidity and mortality meetings, interdisciplinary committees, quality improvement committees and any other opportunities available at your site, within your community or nationally.

You are required to post one scholarly activity while you are in the BSN program, which should be documented by the end of this course. In addition to this submission, you are required to be involved and contribute to interdisciplinary initiatives on a regular basis.

Submit, as the assignment, a summary report of the scholarly activity, including who, what, where, when and any relevant take-home points. Include the appropriate program competencies associated with the scholarly activity as well as future professional goals related to this activity. You may use the “Scholarly Activity Summary” template to help guide this assignment.

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

Topic is cancer

Throughout the RN to BSN program, students are required to participate in scholarly activities outside of clinical practice

Scholarly Activity Summary

This document illustrates describes the scholarly activity in a five paragraph summary.

Instructions: Read each section and fill it out using the instructions. Once you have completed the section, erase the instructions that appear in italics.

Overview

This section consists of a single paragraph that succinctly describes the scholarly activity that you attended/participated in, the target market for the activity, and the benefit of the activity to you.

Problem

This section consists of either a short story or a handful of bullet points that concisely identifies the problems the scholarly activity is designed to solve. Educate us – what is the current state of the activity topic? Tell us – why is this a problem, and for whom is it a problem? Inspire us – what could a SNP prepared nurse achieve by participating in the scholarly activity? Use declarative sentences with simple words to communicate each point. Less is more.

Solution

This section consists of either a short paragraph or a handful of bullet points that concisely describe the state solution to a proposed practice problem that the scholarly activity addressed and how it addresses the problem outlined in the previous section.

Opportunity

This section consists of a short paragraphs that define the opportunity that the scholarly activity is designed to capture. It’s important to cover the GCU Domains and Competencies that were met. How will attending/participating in this scholarly activity help you grow as a DNP prepared nurse?

Program Competencies Addressed

This section consists of a list of program competencies that were addressed in this scholarly activity. Please use the list from the ISP.

Portfolio Practice Hours

I, (INSERT NAME), verify that I have completed (NUMBER OF) practice hours in association with the goals and objectives for this course. I also verify that all required course approvals are in place from my faculty and practice mentor.

Throughout the RN to BSN program, students are required to participate in scholarly activities outside of clinical practice

 

**Scholarly Activity Summary: Cancer Symposium**

 

**Who:** The Cancer Symposium was organized by the local hospital’s oncology department and was open to healthcare professionals, including nurses, physicians, researchers, and other allied health professionals.

 

**What:** The symposium focused on advancements in cancer research, treatment modalities, patient care, and supportive services. Keynote speakers included oncologists, researchers, and survivors who shared their expertise and experiences. Breakout sessions covered various topics such as immunotherapy, precision medicine, survivorship care, and palliative care.

 

**Where:** The symposium took place at the conference center of the local hospital.

 

**When:** The Cancer Symposium was held on Saturday, October 12, 2023, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

 

**Relevant Take-Home Points:**

**Advancements in Immunotherapy:** Immunotherapy has emerged as a promising treatment modality for various types of cancer by harnessing the body’s immune system to target cancer cells.
**Precision Medicine:** Precision medicine, also known as personalized medicine, tailors treatment approaches based on an individual’s genetic makeup, tumor characteristics, and other factors, leading to more effective and targeted therapies.
**Survivorship Care:** Survivorship care focuses on addressing the physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of cancer survivors post-treatment, including monitoring for late effects and providing support for quality of life issues.
**Palliative Care:** Palliative care aims to improve the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses, including cancer, by addressing pain management, symptom control, and holistic support for patients and their families.

 

**Program Competencies:**

– Program Competency 1: Apply nursing knowledge and skills to provide comprehensive care to individuals, families, and communities affected by cancer.

– Program Competency 2: Utilize evidence-based practice principles to enhance the care of patients with cancer and improve outcomes.

– Program Competency 3: Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to address the complex needs of cancer patients throughout the continuum of care.

– Program Competency 4: Advocate for policies and practices that promote cancer prevention, early detection, and access to quality care.

 

**Future Professional Goals:**

Participating in the Cancer Symposium has deepened my understanding of cancer care and treatment modalities. In the future, I aim to:

Incorporate evidence-based practices learned from the symposium into my nursing practice to provide high-quality care to patients with cancer.
Engage in interdisciplinary collaborations to address the multifaceted needs of cancer patients and their families.
Advocate for policies and initiatives that promote cancer prevention, early detection, and equitable access to care within my community.

 

**References:**

– American Cancer Society. (2022). Cancer Facts & Figures 2022. https://www.cancer.org/content/dam/cancer-org/research/cancer-facts-and-statistics/annual-cancer-facts-and-figures/2022/cancer-facts-and-figures-2022.pdf

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