Medical Oncology Nursing (NURS90137)

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students will be able to:

• Integrate core principles covered in the subject and its pre-requisite, Foundations of Cancer Nursing, to develop practice knowledge to provide specialist cancer nursing care that addresses actual and potential disease- and treatment-related health needs
• Explain the principles of cancer biology, presentation, diagnosis and treatment of high frequency, high risk solid tumours in specialist cancer nursing care to prepare, support and assess people affected by these cancers
• Integrate best practice specialist nursing care in the management of people affected by high frequency, high risk solid tumours
• Assess the supportive care needs of people affected by high frequency, high risk solid tumours and evidence-based multidisciplinary interventions to meet these needs

Generic skills

• Demonstrate a high level of problem-solving skills to their area of cancer nursing
• Demonstrate a high level of critical thinking and analytical skills
• Feel confident when tackling unfamiliar problems
• Demonstrate a high level of oral and written communication skills
• The ability to plan own work and work collaboratively as part of student cohort