Foundations of Oncology Nursing

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In this course, students focus on the role of the professional nurse as a partner in the delivery of specialized acute and chronic care services to adult oncology patients including evidence-based nursing interventions. Students use foundational knowledge of carcinogenesis, cancer epidemiology, principles of treatment & potential complications to explore health care experiences that facilitate synthesis of nursing knowledge and transition into professional oncology nursing practice. Students participate in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences with oncology patients. PLV & NYC: Fall, Spring, Summer