Radiation Oncology Nurses Enhancing Excellence (RONEE)

Program Modules

The RONEE program is comprised of eight site- and treatment-specific learning modules:

Module 1: Radiation Basics and Childhood Cancers
By Maurene McQuestion, RN, BA, BScN, MSc, CON(C), and Joni Dunn, MN, RN, AOCN^®, CNS

Module 2: Central Nervous System Cancers
By Maurene McQuestion, RN, BA, BScN, MSc, CON(C)

Module 3: Head and Neck Cancers
By Elise Carper, RN, MA, APRN-BC, AOCN^®

Module 4: Lung and Esophageal Cancers
By Marilyn L. Haas, PhD, RN, CNS, ANP-C

Module 5: Breast and Pancreatic Cancers
By Tracy K. Gosselin-Acomb, RN, MSN, AOCN^®

Module 6: Gynecologic and Urinary Cancers
By Donna Green, RN, BSN, BA, OCN^®

Module 7: Malignancies Associated With the Male Pelvis and Colorectal Cancer
By William P. Hogle, RN, MSN, OCN^®

Module 8: Extremity, Benign Disorders, Radioprotectants and Radiosensitizers
By Kathleen E. Bell, RN, MSN, OCN^®

Each RONEE module reviews specifics regarding treatment for a region of the body or disease. Discussion includes diagnosis and staging, available treatment options, simulation and treatment visits, patient education, discharge planning and follow-up.

The lectures are between one and two hours in length. Each session incorporates a slide presentation, complete with audio and videotape of the lecture, printable transcript, slides, and references. A post-test may be taken and submitted with an evaluation to receive continuing nursing education credit.