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Oncology nursing

Course Description: This elective course is designed to help students gain in-depth experience and understanding in the field of oncology nursing. It will assist students in acquiring advanced skills in nursing interventions for various oncological conditions, enabling them to work as oncology nurses capable of providing high-quality care, while also functioning as educators, administrators, and researchers in the field of oncology nursing.
Credit hours: 3
Objectives of the course :

Explanation of cancer prevention, screening, and early detection methods. .
Demonstrate nursing skills to assist with various therapeutic modalities for cancer patients. .
3. Describe the psychological effects of cancer on patients and their families. .
4. Application of Comprehensive Nursing Care for Cancer Patients. .
5. Estimating palliative care for patients at the point of death and the value of support. .
6. Describe the philosophy, concept, and different dimensions of palliative care. .
7. Assessing the role of alternative medicine in the care of cancer patients. .
8. Assessing the legal and ethical aspects relevant to the nursing care of cancer patients. .
9. Incorporating evidence-based nursing practice and identifying areas for nursing research in oncology. .
10. Recognizing the role of the oncology nurse as a member of the oncology treatment team. .

Course outputs :

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the ability to:

 

1. Enhances the knowledge, understanding, and skills of oncology nurses to improve the management of healthcare for cancer patients.
Nurses can contribute to the multidisciplinary cancer team in the areas of research, management, and practice.
3. Enhances the development of strategic capabilities and competencies in cancer nursing.
Provides a practice-based framework for cancer screening and treatment modalities.
5. Identifies risk factors for cancer and describes methods for prevention, screening, and early detection.
Provides palliative care necessary to deliver high-quality nursing care to cancer patients. .
Recognizes various cancer treatments and their side effects.
8. Explains methods for diagnosing and staging cancer.
The nurse's role is to support patients and identify the complex, changing, and multiple health needs of cancer patients and their families throughout the course of the illness.

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  • Last updated: 2026-07-01

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