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Oncology Nursing Summit - Cincinnati 2026
Welcome to The Oncology Nursing Summit
A Cincinnati, OH Oncology Conference For Oncology Nurses
The Oncology Nursing Summit is planned with and for registered nurses in oncology. Nurse managers, nurse navigators, LPNs, students, and other healthcare professionals involved in the management of cancer patients are also welcome to attend.
The Oncology Nursing Summit will run concurrent with APPOS Cincinnati 2026 Conference
Some of the sessions offered will be combined sessions. Registering for the conference will give you access to all sessions.
Click Here to view the APPOS Cincinnati 2026 Registration Page.
| Registration | Pricing | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Bird | $50 | February 24, 2026 |
| Advanced | $75 | March 24, 2026 |
| Final | $125 | April 24, 2026 |
| Student/Fellows* | FREE | April 24, 2026 |
Industry Employee** registration is current price + $450
Cancellation Policy: Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
* Student is defined as currently enrolled in an advanced learning institution and/or studying in order to enter a particular profession. If you would like to attend as a Student, please contact [email protected] for further information.
** Defined as anyone employed by a drug, device, or diagnostic company. Industry Professionals may register unless employed in a sales role. Limited spots available.
Horizon CME will NOT provide international travelers with an invitation letter. If you reside outside the US or Canada and register and pay for this event, AND are unable to obtain a visa, no refund will be issued.
Course Overview
The Oncology Nursing Summit is a two-day conference designed to provide registered nurses with the latest evidence-based strategies to optimize care and outcomes for patients with cancer. This conference is planned with and for oncology nurses and is a collaborative effort of oncology clinicians from multiple organizations.
The Summit offers a unique opportunity for nurses from various healthcare teams to collaborate, learn from national faculty, and share best practices on cancer patient care.
Intended Learners
Oncology Nursing Summits are developed with and for registered nurses in oncology. LPNs, nurse navigators, students, and other healthcare professionals involved in cancer patient management are also welcome to attend.
Privacy Statement: For online registration, sensitive information submitted via the website is protected both online and offline and used only to contact you regarding your registration.
Please note: times are subject to change. Please check the syllabus for the most current version of the agenda upon arriving at the summit.
All Times Listed are for the Eastern Standard Time Zone
| Friday, April 24, 2026 | |
|---|---|
| 7:00am | Check-in and Breakfast in Exhibit Hall |
| 8:00am | Horizon CME App Overview |
| 8:05am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 8:10am | (01A) Current Perspectives in Myeloma Management » Lauren C. Moore, APRN-CNP - Nurse Practitioner | The Ohio State University | Columbus, OH |
| 8:55am | (02B) Addressing Sexual Health Needs in Female Cancer Survivors » William Berry, MD - Obstetrician Gynecologist | IU Health North Schwarz Cancer Center | Indianapolis, IN |
| 9:40am | Information About the Cancer Charities & Trivia For Charity Break |
| 9:45am | Break - Trivia for Charity in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:10am | (03A) The State Legislative Process and Why It Matters to Nurses » Rachel Baker, PhD, RN, CRN-BC, FAAN - Nurse Researcher | UC College of Nursing | Cincinnati, OH |
| 10:55am | (04A) Treatment of Depression in the Patient with Cancer & Terminal Illness: Diagnostic Clarity and Practical Management » Amelia Toomey, DMSc., PA-C, MMSc. - Executive Director | Columbus Free Clinic | Columbus, OH |
| 11:40am | Gather Lunch |
| 11:45am | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by AbbVie: Diving Deep into Approved BCL2 inhibitor based Fixed Duration Regimens for Patients with CLL » Lauren Jenkins |
| 12:30pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit Hall |
| 12:45pm | (05B) Assimilating Nurses New to Oncology into Clinical Practice: A Practical Roadmap » Deborah A. Boyle MSN, RN, AOCNS-Emerita, FAAN - Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist | Advanced Oncology Nursing Resources | Durham, NC |
| 130pm | (06A) From Fatigue to Function: Promoting Functional Recovery in Cancer Care » Sharon Noll, PT, MPT, CLT, COMT - ReVital Cancer Rehab Program Director | Center Manager NovaCare Rehabilitation | Highland Heights, KY » Audrey Stockwell, PT, DPT, CLT - ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation Program Director | KORT Physical Therapy | Highland Heights, KY |
| 2:30pm | Break - Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 2:55pm | (07B) The era of BiTEs: Reshaping the Oncology Treatment Landscape » Ke Yang, NP - Nurse Practitioner | Indiana University Health | Indianapolis, IN |
| 3:40pm | (08A) Interventional Radiology APP-Led Procedure Team: Enhancing Access, Efficiency, and Patient Care » Gai Mei Wong, PA-C - Physician Assistant - Hematology | The James Outpatient Care » Andrea Kinney, CNP - Certified Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner | The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center / The James Cancer Hospital | Columbus, Ohio » Alexa Benson, PA-C - Lead Advanced Practice Provider, Interventional Radiology | The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center / The James Cancer Hospital | Columbus, Ohio » Christy McKinley, APRN-CNP - Nurse Practitioner | Ohio State Medical Center | Columbus, OH » Patricia Little, APRN-CNP - Nurse Practitioner | The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and The James Cancer Center | Columbus, OH |
| 4:40pm | Network Reception - Exhibit Hall |
| 6:30pm | Non-CME/CE Dinner Presentation presented by TBA |
| Saturday, April 25, 2026 | |
| 7:00am | Check-in & Exhibit Hall Open |
| 7:45am | Horizon CME App Overview |
| 7:50am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 7:55am | (09A) Evolution of Cancer Drug Therapy: Leveraging Biological Targets within Clinical Practice » Krissy Tuttle, PharmD, BCOP - Senior Oncology Clinical Pharmacist | IU Health - IU Simon Cancer Center |
| 8:55am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 9:00am | Buffet Breakfast & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Pfizer » TBA |
| 9:45am | Transition Break |
| 9:50am | (10B) Research - how it works within each practice setting » Aaron "John" Spittler, RN, BSN - Oncology Statewide Research Administrator | IU Health North Schwarz Cancer Center | Indianapolis, IN » Emily Curran, MD - Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine | UC Medical Center | Cincinnati, OH |
| 10:35am | Break - Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:50am | (11A) Bridging the Gap in Neurofibromatosis Type 1-Plexiform Neurofibroma Care | This activity is supported by an educational grant from SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc. » Catherine Garcia, MD - Assistant Professor | Kentucky Neuroscience Institute | University of Kentucky College of Medicine | Lexington, KY |
| 11:50am | Gather Lunch |
| 11:55am | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by TBA » TBA |
| 12:40pm | Transition Break |
| 12:50pm | (12A) Keeping An Eye Out: Recognizing Ocular Side Effects of Anticancer therapies » Lisa Grate, PharmD, MS, BCOP, BCPS - Clinical Pharmacist, Gynecologic and NeuroOncology | University of Cincinnati Cancer Center | Cincinnati, OH |
| 1:35pm | Adjourn |
We want to ensure that your time at the 2026 APPOS Cincinnati conference is convenient and memorable. Staying at our host hotel provides a hassle-free experience and puts you at the heart of the activity surrounding the conference.
Overnight Accommodations:
Dates for discounted rates: April 23-24, 2026
Discounted Booking Deadline: April 2, 2026
Click here to book your room today!
Room rate: $189++
Parking: Day: $21
Disclaimer
All reservations must be booked using the link above before the closing date listed. Overnight accommodation, parking, and resort fees will revert back to standard hotel pricing outside of the dates above. A set number of rooms have been blocked off for the discounted pricing. If all of those rooms have already been booked, discounted pricing may not be available for additional rooms or accommodations.
Available Credit
- 10.25 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 10.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 10.25 ANCC
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.Upon completion, NPs and RNs will be awarded up to 10.25 credit.
- 2.75 Pharmacology
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.Upon completion, NPs and RNs will be awarded up to 2.75 credit.