Nursing in the Cancer Care Network
Most cancer care takes place in community health systems, where smaller or rural clinics may have limited access to resources and training. Academic health systems, though they treat only about 20% of patients, have advanced programs, expertise, and technology.
The Cancer Care Network (CCN) helps bridge this gap by connecting community providers with academic experts. Through shared education, standardized care, and professional guidance, local oncology teams gain access to best practices and improved patient care.
CCN partners with leading organizations including the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS), National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN®), and Infusion Nursing Society (INS) to ensure excellence in cancer nursing across all communities.
Oncology Nursing Support and Education
Most cancer care takes place in community health systems, where smaller or rural clinics may have limited access to resources and training. Academic health systems, though they treat only about 20% of patients, have advanced programs, expertise, and technology.
The Cancer Care Network (CCN) helps bridge this gap by connecting community providers with academic experts. Through shared education, standardized care, and professional guidance, local oncology teams gain access to best practices and improved patient care.
CCN partners with leading organizations including the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS), National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN®), and Infusion Nursing Society (INS) to ensure excellence in cancer nursing across all communities.
Provider and Nursing Education
A wide variety of educational options are available to maintain and enhance best practices for providers, nurses, and other key personnel. Educational opportunities are provided on both virtual and in-person platforms. An ongoing review of needs assessments provides a framework for programs. Nursing education and professional development include but are not limited to:
Inpatient Oncology Care
Preparation of inpatient nurses for oncology admissions, assessment, and symptom management for patients undergoing treatment
Oncologic Emergencies
Recognition, assessment, and nursing management of oncologic emergencies
Quarterly Educational Video Conferences
Developed by the nurse educator, in partnership with UCDH nursing departments such as the Center for Nursing Science, Center for Professional Practice of Nursing (CPPN), to promote Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Review Courses
Review classes in preparation for ONS chemotherapy, biotherapy, and oncology nursing certifications
Skills/Simulation Labs
- Annual didactic and simulation oncology sessions at the UC Davis Center for Simulation and Education Enhancement
- Provides hands-on training in the recognition, response, and management of oncologic emergencies and hypersensitivity reactions
Safe Handling
Departmental training on safe handling of chemotherapy drug waste, excreta, chemotherapy spill management, and appropriate personal protective equipment
Transition to Oncology
Two-day inter-professional course featuring an overview of cancer basics, treatment, symptom management, and oncology nursing standards of care
Vascular Access
Care and management of Vascular Access Devices (VAD) to include prevention strategies and management of VAD complications
Virtual Tumor Boards
Using state-of-the-art technology, teams of specialists meet in video conferences to share medical information and collaborate on treatment options
Customized Service(s) Agreements
Prospective partners may wish to discuss the customization of a CCN services agreement. Several services can be bundled together to fulfill your organizational and administrative needs. Some of our core services include billing and coding consultation, clinical and operational services consultation, oncology nursing education, and radiation oncology services.