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NURSING (ENGLISH) PROGRAMME
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Name of the Course Unit Code Year Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
ONCOLOGY NURSING NRS311 3 6 2+0 2.0 2.0


General Information
Language of Instruction English
Level of the Course Unit Bachelor's Degree, TYYÇ: Level 6, EQF-LLL: Level 6, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course Programme Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit Face-to-face
Work Placement(s) Requirement for the Course Unit No
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Prof. Dr. NEDİME KÖŞGEROĞLU
Assistant(s) of the Course Unit

Prerequisites and/or co-requisities of the course unit
CATEGORY OF THE COURSE UNIT
Category of the Course Unit Degree of Contribution (%)
Fundamental Course in the field -
Course providing specialised skills to the main field % 20
Course providing supportive skills to the main field % 40
Course providing humanistic, communication and management skills % 20
Course providing transferable skills % 20

Objectives and Contents
Objectives of the Course Unit Given the rapid increase in knowledge and availability of major surgery and other forms of treatment and of palliation, nurses require specialist educational preparation in order to provide that quality of care to the cancer patient and their families. This course will introduce nurses to essential concepts in oncology nursing practice and provide fundamental information to those who work with oncology patients.
Contents of the Course Unit Developments in scientific knowledge and advances in technology, coupled with increased patient knowledge about their disease and its treatment have led to an increase in the public’s expectation in relation to cancer care. This course will introduce nursing students to the art and science of oncology nursing practice. Given the increasing complexity of this growing patient population, caring for people with cancer and their families involves a particular set of advanced skills and knowledge. This course aims to increase a student’s theoretical knowledge of the disease process and treatment of cancer. It will examine the concepts of epidemiology, etiology and pathology of cancer along with contemporary and emerging treatment modalities and their effects.
Contribution of the Course Intending to Provide the Professional Education This course will further the students’ understanding of working within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment as they learn the skills required to provide patient-centered care to meet the demands imposed by the dynamic and complex nature of cancer and its management, and the often devastating effect of the diagnosis of cancer on patients and their families.

No
 Key Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to:
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.

Learning Activities & Teaching Methods of the Course Unit
Learning Activities & Teaching Methods of the Course Unit

Weekly Course Contents and Study Materials for Preliminary & Further Study
Week Topics (Subjects) Preparatory & Further Activities
1 Concepts, Practice and Theory No file found
2 The Basic Science of Cancer No file found
3 Prevention and Early Detection of Cancer No file found
4 Cancer Treatments No file found
5 Pediatric Oncology No file found
6 Quality Assurance Program No file found
7 Management of Cancer Symptoms and Treatment Side Effects No file found
8 Comprehensive Health Assessment No file found
9 Decision-making and Advocacy No file found
10 Radiotherapy and the Role of the Radiation Oncology Nurse No file found
11 Appropriate Teaching and Learning Strategies for Patients and their Families No file found
12 Survivorship No file found
13 Professional Practice and Leadership No file found
14 Case Report and Review No file found

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
1- International Council of Nurses (2000). Code of ethics for nurses. ICN, Geneva
2- Itano, J.K. and Taoka, K.N. (2005). Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing. Elsevier Saunders
3- Buchsel, P.C. and Henke Yarbro, C. (2005). Oncology Nursing in the Ambulatory Setting: Issues and Models of Care. Jones and Bartlett
4- Henke Yarbro, C., Goodman, M., Frogge Hansen, M. and Groenwald, S.L. (2005). Cancer Nursing: Principles and Practice. Jones and Bartlett
5- Henke Yarbro, C., Frogge Hansen, M. and Goodman, M. (2004). Cancer Symptom Management. Jones and Bartlett
6- Burke, C.C. (1998). Psychosocial Dimensions of Oncology Nursing Care. Oncology Nursing Press
7- Otto, S.E. (2001). Oncology Nursing. Mosby: St. Louis
8- Online resources and articles as directed

MATERIAL SHARING
Course Notes No file found
Presentations No file found
Homework No file found
Exam Questions & Solutions No file found
Useful Links No file found
Video and Visual Materials No file found
Other No file found
Announcements No file found

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Will use professional knowledge and skills managing health care issues par excellence. X
2 Will provide high quality person-centered health care in clinical practices. X
SKILLS
Cognitive
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Will define nursing as a scientific discipline that takes a holistic approach in a competent, ethical, and caring manner to demonstrate humanism par excellence. X
2 Will protect and enhance the health of individuals, families, and groups of all ages. X
3 Will provide high quality person-centered health care by integrating knowledge of the multiple mechanisms underlying human health and disease. X
4 Will understand that health care is a human right, whether the goal is quality of life or dignity of death and dying. X
PERSONAL & OCCUPATIONAL COMPETENCES IN TERMS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS
Autonomy & Responsibility
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Will determine the need for high quality patient-centered health care in accordance with the contemporary principles to apply a person-centered nursing framework. X
2 Will improve a good-quality therapeutic relationship in diverse environments. X
3 Will coordinate internal actions and promotes interdisciplinary cooperation using their leadership skills. X
Learning to Learn
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Will provide essential skills needed for life-long learning. X
2 Will approach an evidence-based practice through a commitment to innovation and nursing research. X
3 Will encourage and support scholarly research and creative endeavor that seeks, creates, and explores universal values, and knowledge exchange in a professional framework. X
4 Will participate in the framework of the health policy development with national and international bodies by integrating knowledge of the multiple mechanisms. X
Communication & Social
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Will fulfill the foreign language requirement at an intermediate level. X
2 Will use information and communication technologies to improve more efficiency and communicate more effectively. X
Occupational and/or Vocational
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Will adhere to the codes of ethics that govern the psychological, medical, and health science professions at the provincial, national, and international levels. X
2 Will promote the fusion of critical thinking with creative thinking through a commitment to innovation and nursing research. X
*Level of Contribution (0-5): Empty-Null (0), 1- Very Low, 2- Low, 3- Medium, 4- High, 5- Very High

No
 Key Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to: 		PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
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.1 (5), 2 (4), 3 (5), 4 (3), 5 (5), 6 (5), 7 (5), 8 (3), 9 (3), 10 (5), 11 (4), 12 (3), 13 (3), 14 (5), 15 (5), 16 (5), 17 (5)
2 Appraise the physical, psychological, social and environmental issues that contribute to the onset of cancer, utilizing appropriate epidemiological evidence.1 (5), 2 (5), 3 (5), 4 (4), 5 (5), 6 (5), 7 (5), 8 (4), 9 (4), 10 (5), 11 (4), 12 (3), 13 (3), 14 (5), 15 (5), 16 (5), 17 (5)
3 Explain cell biology and genetics in both the cancer process and throughout all stages of the cancer trajectory.1 (4), 2 (4), 3 (4), 4 (4), 5 (4), 6 (4), 7 (4), 8 (3), 9 (3), 10 (5), 11 (4), 12 (3), 13 (3), 14 (5), 15 (5), 16 (5), 17 (5)
4 Compare and contrast the various oncologic emergencies and associated manifestations of symptoms1 (3), 2 (3), 3 (3), 4 (3), 5 (3), 6 (4), 7 (4), 8 (3), 9 (3), 10 (5), 11 (3), 12 (3), 13 (3), 14 (5), 15 (5), 16 (5), 17 (5)
5 Explain the principles and application of commonly used cancer treatments.1 (5), 2 (5), 3 (5), 4 (5), 5 (5), 6 (5), 7 (5), 8 (4), 9 (4), 10 (5), 11 (4), 12 (3), 13 (3), 14 (5), 15 (5), 16 (5), 17 (5)
6 Demonstrate safe and effective practice in administering, recording and disposing of chemotherapeutic and other drugs used in the care of the cancer patient.1 (5), 2 (5), 3 (5), 4 (5), 5 (5), 6 (5), 7 (5), 8 (4), 9 (4), 10 (5), 11 (5), 12 (4), 13 (4), 14 (5), 15 (5), 16 (5), 17 (5)

Assessment
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of
Activities		 Degree of Contribution (%)
Mid-Term Exam 1 % 40
Computer Based Presentation 0 -
Short Exam 1 % 20
Presentation of Report 0 -
Homework Assessment 0 -
Oral Exam 0 -
Presentation of Thesis 0 -
Presentation of Document 0 -
Expert Assessment 0 -
Board Exam 0 -
Practice Exam 0 -
Year-End Final Exam 1 % 40
Internship Exam 0 -
TOTAL 3 %100
Contribution of In-Term Assessments to Overall Grade 3 %50
Contribution of Final Exam to Overall Grade 1 %50
TOTAL 4 %100


WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities
(# of week)		 Duration
(hours, h)		 Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 2 28
Preliminary & Further Study 14 1 14
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 5 1 5
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Total Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities - - 47
Workload for Assessment Activities
Type of the Assessment Activites # of Assessment Activities
 Duration
(hours, h)		 Workload (h)
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 1 2 2
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 2 2
Short Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Short Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload for Assessment Activities - - 8
Total Workload of the Course Unit - - 55
Workload (h) / 25.5 2.2
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 2.0

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