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Oncology Nursing Update: Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-Cell Therapy for Multiple Myeloma (Nursing Audio Interview)
Released October 2025

Featuring an interview with Dr Beth Faiman. Published October 2025.

CE Information and Faculty Disclosures

  • TARGET AUDIENCE
    This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of oncology nurses, nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists involved in the treatment of multiple myeloma (MM).

    PURPOSE STATEMENT
    By providing information on the latest research developments in the context of expert perspectives, this NCPD activity will assist oncology nurses, nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists with the formulation of state-of-the-art clinical management strategies to facilitate optimal care of patients with MM. 

    DESIRED LEARNING OUTCOME
    At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be able to self-report understanding of the logistical and practical requirements associated with chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy for MM in order to educate, counsel and assist patients and their families in decision-making.

    At the end of the activity, learners will also be able to

    • Understand the scientific rationale for and mechanism of action of BCMA-directed CAR T-cell therapy in patients with multiple myeloma (MM), and appreciate the similarities and differences among available agents in this class.
    • Understand the clinical research database with BCMA-directed CAR T-cell therapy in the management of relapsed/refractory MM, and counsel patients regarding the risks and benefits of this novel approach.
    • Understand the pathophysiology of cytokine release syndrome and neurologic toxicity associated with CAR T-cell therapy for MM, and develop strategies to optimally identify and manage these side effects.
    • Recognize the spectrum, frequency and severity of other adverse events associated with CAR T-cell therapy for patients with MM, and consider recommended approaches to prevent, ameliorate and manage these toxicities.
    • Review the logistical and practical requirements associated with CAR T-cell therapy for MM in order to provide appropriate education to eligible patients.

    ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
    Research To Practice (RTP) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Commission on Accreditation.

    CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
    Audio Program: This educational activity for 1.25 contact hours is provided by RTP during the period of October 2025 to October 2026. 

    This activity is awarded 1.25 ANCC pharmacotherapeutic contact hours.

    Video Program: This educational activity for 1.25 contact hours is provided by RTP during the period of October 2025 to October 2026. 

    This activity is awarded 1.25 ANCC pharmacotherapeutic contact hours.

    ONCC/ILNA CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
    The program content has been reviewed by the ONCC and is acceptable for recertification points. Learners must apply for NCPD credit to utilize this program for ONCC certification or renewal. To review certification qualifications please visit https://researchtopractice.com/Meetings/ONU25/CARTMM/1/ILNA.

    ONCC review is only for designating content to be used for ILNA points and is not for NCPD accreditation. NCPD programs must be formally approved for contact hours by an acceptable accreditor/approver of nursing CE to be used for recertification by ONCC. If the NCPD provider fails to obtain formal approval to award contact hours by an acceptable accrediting/approval body, no information related to ONCC recertification or ILNA categories may be used in relation to the program.

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    FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
    Audio Interview: This NCPD activity consists of an audio component. To receive credit, the participant should review the NCPD information, review the downloadable slide set, listen to the MP3s, complete the post-test with a score of 80% or better and fill out the evaluation located at ResearchToPractice.com/ONU25/CARTMM/1/NCPD. The corresponding video program is available as an alternative at ResearchToPractice.com/ONU25/CARTMM/1/Video.

    Video Interview: This NCPD activity consists of a video component. To receive credit, the participant should review the NCPD information, watch the video, complete the post-test with a score of 80% or better and fill out the evaluation located at ResearchToPractice.com/ONU25/CARTMM/1/Video/NCPD. The corresponding audio program is available as an alternative at ResearchToPractice.com/ONU25/CARTMM/1.

    CONTENT VALIDATION AND DISCLOSURES
    Research To Practice (RTP) is committed to providing its participants with high-quality, unbiased and state-of-the-art education. We assess conflicts of interest with faculty, planners and managers of NCPD activities. Relevant financial relationships are identified and mitigated through a conflict of interest mitigation process. In addition, all activity content is reviewed by both a member of the RTP scientific staff and an external, independent reviewer for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies referenced and patient care recommendations. 

    FACULTY — The following faculty reported relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities:

    Beth Faiman, PhD, MSN, APN-BC, AOCN, BMTCN, FAAN, FAPO
    Adult Nurse Practitioner
    Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology
    Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute
    Member, Population and Cancer Prevention Program
    Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
    Cleveland, Ohio

    Dr Faiman is on advisory committees and has consulting agreements with Janssen Biotech Inc and Sanofi.  All of these relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

    EDITOR — Dr Love is president and CEO of Research To Practice. Research To Practice receives funds in the form of educational grants to develop CME and NCPD activities from the following companies: Aadi Bioscience, AbbVie Inc, ADC Therapeutics, Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Amgen Inc, Array BioPharma Inc, a subsidiary of Pfizer Inc, Arvinas, Astellas, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Aveo Pharmaceuticals, Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, BeOne, Black Diamond Therapeutics Inc, Blueprint Medicines, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc, Bristol Myers Squibb, Clovis Oncology, Coherus BioSciences, Corcept Therapeutics Inc, CTI BioPharma, a Sobi Company, Daiichi Sankyo Inc, Eisai Inc, Elevation Oncology Inc, Exact Sciences Corporation, Exelixis Inc, Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, Genmab US Inc, Geron Corporation, Gilead Sciences Inc, GSK, Helsinn Therapeutics (US) Inc, Hologic Inc, ImmunoGen Inc, Incyte Corporation, Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc, Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc, Johnson & Johnson, Karyopharm Therapeutics, Kite, A Gilead Company, Kura Oncology, Legend Biotech, Lilly, MEI Pharma Inc, Merck, Mersana Therapeutics Inc, Mirati Therapeutics Inc, Mural Oncology Inc, Natera Inc, Novartis, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation on behalf of Advanced Accelerator Applications, Novocure Inc, Nuvalent, Pfizer Inc, Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company, Puma Biotechnology Inc, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc, Rigel Pharmaceuticals Inc, R-Pharm US, Sanofi, Seagen Inc, Servier Pharmaceuticals LLC, SpringWorks Therapeutics Inc, Stemline Therapeutics Inc, Sumitomo Pharma America, Syndax Pharmaceuticals, Taiho Oncology Inc, Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA Inc, TerSera Therapeutics LLC, and Tesaro, A GSK Company. 

    RESEARCH TO PRACTICE NCPD PLANNING COMMITTEE MEMBERS, STAFF AND REVIEWERS — Planners (including Nurse Planner Sharon Cusanza), scientific staff and independent reviewers for Research To Practice have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

    These educational activities contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the Food and Drug Administration. Research To Practice does not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications and warnings. The opinions expressed are those of the presenters and are not to be construed as those of the publisher or grantor.

    These activities are supported by an educational grant from Johnson & Johnson.

    Release date: October 2025
    Expiration date: October 2026

    There is no implied or real endorsement of any product by RTP or the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

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