nsg4cpc principles cancer

PRINCIPLES OF CANCER & PALLIATIVE CARE NURSING

NSG4CPC

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Credit points: 20

Subject outline

This subject will assist students to develop and interpret foundational knowledge related to the scientific basis of cancer. The focus will be on acquiring advanced levels of knowledge of the pathophysiology of cancer and carcinogenesis, and the principles of cure, control and palliation. The principles of cancer treatment modalities and decision-making determinants related to both solid and haematological malignancies across the disease trajectory will be examined. Chemotherapy, bone marrow and peripheral stem cell transplantation, biotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery will be presented as core treatments. Students will be provided with opportunities to examine issues and controversies surrounding health promotion and education.

FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences

Credit points20

Subject Co-ordinatorLiz Pascoe

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisites NSG4CHA

Incompatible subjects NSG4PTC, NSG4FPC

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditions Students must provide evidence of approved health facility access for a minimum of 140-hours of clinical experience that is commensurate with being able to achieve the competencies of this subject.

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsCancer Nursing: Principles and PracticePrescribedHenke Yarbro, C., Wujcik, B. & Holmes Gobel, B. 20117TH EDN, JAMES & BARTLETT PUB., BOSTON

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