PRINCIPLES OF CANCER & PALLIATIVE CARE NURSING
NSG5CPC
Not currently offered
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.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 20
Subject Co-ordinator: Liz Pascoe
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: NSG5CHA
Incompatible subjects: NSG4PTC, NSG4FPC
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Students must provide evidence of approved health facility access for a minimum of 140-hours clinical experience that is commensurate with being able to achieve the competencies of this subject.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Cancer Nursing: Principles and Practice | Prescribed | Henke Yarbro, C., Wujcik, B. & Holmes Gobel, B. 2011 | 7TH EDN, JONES & BARTLETT PUB., BOSTON |