Cardio-Oncology Nursing Education (CONE): an innovative educational program for nurses caring for patients with cancer and concurrent cardiovascular disease

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2026-05-27
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Fadol, Anecita
Nodzon, Lisa
Reehal, Priya
Younus, Asma Mouhammad
Kriesberg, Chelsea Patricia
Stuart, Mary
Pituskin, Edith
Lee, Geraldine
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BioMed Central Ltd
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10.1186/s40959-026-00516-9
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Background: Cardio-oncology addresses the cardiovascular health of patients with cancer, an area of growing importance as cancer survival rates improve. Nurses play a central role in monitoring, educating, and coordinating care, yet a structured, standardized, competency-based education is lacking. This article describes the development, structure, and implementation of the Cardio-Oncology Nursing Education (CONE) program, a global educational initiative designed to equip nurses with specialized knowledge and skills to manage cardiovascular complications in patients with cancer. Methods: The CONE curriculum was developed by an international, multidisciplinary committee, informed by a global nursing learning-needs assessment. It comprises 27 virtual modules, providing 18.25 nursing contact hours, including 10.25 pharmacotherapeutics credits accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, aligned with contemporary evidence-based guidelines. Modules cover cardiovascular risk assessment, therapy-related toxicity, survivorship, and multidisciplinary care coordination. Conclusions: The CONE program provides a standardized, evidence-based framework for cardio-oncology nursing education, promoting nurse-led, patient-centered care and improving outcomes for cancer survivors. The asynchronous, flexible curriculum addresses global accessibility barriers and supports learner-directed professional development. Future directions include hybrid learning, simulation-based education, and competency-based certification to formalize nursing roles globally.
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Cancer , Cardio-Oncology , Cardiotoxicity , Cardiovascular Disease , Nursing Education , [NursingMidwifery]
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Fadol, A, Nodzon, L, Reehal, P, Younus, A M, Kriesberg, C P, Stuart, M, Pituskin, E & Lee, G 2026, 'Cardio-Oncology Nursing Education (CONE): an innovative educational program for nurses caring for patients with cancer and concurrent cardiovascular disease', Cardio-Oncology, vol. 12, no. 1, 98, pp. 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40959-026-00516-9
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