This session will explore the development and implementation of a Virtual Nurse model on a 24-hour bed pediatric hematology, oncology, and transplant and cellular therapy unit at Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware. Designed to enhance the patient experience and support bedside nurses, the model integrates two-way in-room video technology and an experienced CPHON-credentialed nurse into daily care workflows. Early outcomes demonstrated decreased bedside workload, improved patient and family communication scores, and strengthened safety processes through expanded Virtual Nurse responsibilities, including dual signing for high-risk medications and treatments. Attendees will gain practical insight into implementation steps, lessons learned, and opportunities to scale virtual nursing in high acuity pediatric hematology and oncology settings.
This contains 2 sections:
APHON will provide .5 nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) contact hour(s) for the successful completion of this session. Successful completion requires attendance for the entire session and completion of the post-session evaluation.
The Association for Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This provider is also approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 14513.
None of the planners for this activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies.
This program content has been reviewed by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) and is acceptable for recertification points. You may claim 1 ILNA in one of the following categories:
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