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NURSING (ENGLISH) PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION |
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| Name of the Course Unit | Code | Year | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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| ONCOLOGY NURSING | NRS311 | 3 | 6 | 2+0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
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Key Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to: |
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| 1 | Assess, plan, provide and evaluate holistic, culturally sensitive and evidence-based nursing care for patients with cancer, seeking to understand their physical, psychological and spiritual needs. |
| 2 | Appraise the physical, psychological, social and environmental issues that contribute to the onset of cancer, utilizing appropriate epidemiological evidence. |
| 3 | Explain cell biology and genetics in both the cancer process and throughout all stages of the cancer trajectory. |
| 4 | Compare and contrast the various oncologic emergencies and associated manifestations of symptoms |
| 5 | Explain the principles and application of commonly used cancer treatments. |
| 6 | Demonstrate safe and effective practice in administering, recording and disposing of chemotherapeutic and other drugs used in the care of the cancer patient. |