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Activity Steps

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Purpose of Activity

To illustrate, through the use of a composite clinical case study, how nurses can incorporate into practice evidence-based recommendations for assessing and managing spiritual distress in cancer survivors.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Outline findings from the literature about the importance of assessing cancer survivors for distress.
  2. Discuss the various spiritual assessment tools that can help evaluate cancer survivors' distress.
  3. Plan the appropriate assessment and intervention for cancer survivors who have spiritual distress.

Disclosures

The authors and planners have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

Price: $17.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 1.5 CH
  • DC - BON 1.5 CH
  • KY-BON 1.5 CH
  • GA - BON 1.5 CH

Lippincott Professional Development is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Professional Development is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, Florida Board of Nursing, and Georgia Board of Nursing, #50-1223.







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Test Code: AJN0120B
Published: January 2020
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: AJN, American Journal of Nursing
Required Passing Score: 14/19 (73%)
Authors: Timiya S. Nolan, PhD, APRN-CNP, ANP-BC; Kristine Browning, PhD, APRN-CNP; Jacqueline B. Vo, PhD, RN, FAANP; Rachel J. Meadows, MPH; Raheem J. Paxton, PhD
Categories: Cancer , Psychosocial/Psychiatric , Spiritual Care
Specialties: Psychiatric/Mental Health
Topics: Cancer Survivors , Spiritual Distress