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ForwardBone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy: A Hands-on Skills Workshop (APPOS Honolulu 2026)
Two Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy: A Hands-on Skills Workshops will be taught by three APP faculty experts with experience in performing bone marrow biopsy procedures using a manual and powered approach. The faculty will begin these workshops by presenting a short slide presentation that provides an overview of the bone marrow biopsy procedure (12-15 minutes). Following this, the expert faculty will demonstrate the manual and powered techniques while learners observe. The remaining time will be allocated for learner hands-on skills practice.
Registration | Pricing | Deadline |
| Early Bird | $50 | October 20, 2026 |
| Final | $75 | November, 20 2026 |
These two special sessions will take place Friday morning November 20th from 6:45 am – 8:00 am HST and Friday Afternoon 1:35pm - 2:15pm at APPOS Honolulu 2026 and can accommodate up to 12 learners per session. SEATS ARE LIMITED!!! You must be registered for APPOS Honolulu 2026 before you can register for these workshops.
Faculty
Dee Ann Omatsu, MS, APRN-Rx, PNP-BC, CPON, AOCNP
Nurse Practitioner, Hematology/Oncology
Hawai‘i Pacific Health
Honolulu, HI
For the past year, Dee Ann Omatsu has been the clinical oncology educator for Hawai‘i Pacific Health, covering both adult and pediatric oncology education and clinical program development at Kapiolani Medical Center, Pali Momi Medical Center, Straub Medical Center and Wilcox Medical Center. She is responsible for ongoing education for nurses and oncology staff as well as maintaining clinical competency. Dee Ann also assists with clinical program development within the oncology service line and is the liaison for staff nurses and advanced practice nurses in facilitating research at our facility.
Previously Dee Ann was the pediatric oncology nurse practitioner at Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women’s and Children. As a member of the pediatric oncology team her work scope consisted of a variety of duties. She was responsible for direct care of children and adolescents who have or have had cancer. Dee Ann coordinated the first teen and adolescent cancer support group at Kapi’olani Medical Center, founded in 2010. She also coordinated the Long Term Survivorship program at Kapi’olani Medical Center and started the first AYA Survivorship Transition Program. As a second occupation, Dee Ann is a clinical faculty member at Hawaii Pacific University as a part-time nursing clinical instructor for the bachelors in science nursing program.
Dee Ann’s role as the pediatric oncology nurse practitioner at Kapi’olani Medical Center has provided the opportunity to assist with the diagnosis, treatment and supportive care of children and adolescents with cancer in all phases of their disease; initial care, active treatment, terminal care or long-term follow up care. Her current position as the clinical oncology educator allows the opportunity for professional growth and development beyond just herself at the bedside. She now has multiple areas to influence all the clinical hands that touch oncology patients improve the care that they receive.
Laura J. Zitella, MS, RN, ACNP-BC, AOC
Associate Clinical Professor
Hematology Nurse Practitioner
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
Laura J. Zitella is a hematology nurse practitioner in the Hematology, Blood & Marrow Transplant, and Cellular Therapy (HBC) Program at UCSF Health and is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Physiological Nursing at the University of California San Francisco. She earned her Master of Science from the University of Illinois in Chicago. Laura holds certifications as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and an Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse. With more than 25 years of experience in oncology practice, Ms. Zitella is recognized as a national nurse practitioner leader. Her clinical expertise includes patients with hematologic malignancies receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, investigational agents, hematopoietic cell transplantation, cellular therapy, and supportive care.
She is a prominent educator who has delivered hundreds of educational presentations to national and international audiences and authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, web courses, videos, and book chapters. She is a member of the Advanced Practitioner Society of Hematology and Oncology (APSHO), Advanced Practice Provider Oncology Summit planning committee, Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC), California Association of Nurse Practitioners (CANP), Oncology Nursing Society (ONS), Society of Hematologic Oncology (SOHO), and Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC).
Carl Pitre, ANP-BC, MSN
Nurse Practitioner
Hawai‘i Pacific Health
Honolulu, HI
Carl Pitre has been a Nurse Practitioner for 11 years, and an Oncology RN for 3.5 years before that. He has been with Hawaii Pacific Health for the last 5 years practicing as an inpatient oncology APRN. He is fortunate to work with a fantastic team of dedicated oncology providers and the job remains a constant source of interest. Although it primarily focuses on Acute Hematology, he covers a wide range of tumor types and benign hematology, and enjoys performing Bone Marrow Biopsies & Lumbar Punctures.
He has a wide range of experience, including his previous career as a financial advisor, and far flung travels in his youth. He has a wonderful family, with his wife of 22 years and 2 amazing twin girls. Living in Hawaii for almost 20 years now has been like being on a long term vacation.
Available Credit
- 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Horizon CME is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Horizon CME designates this Live activity for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.