92998 Contemporary Cancer Nursing

6cp; on campus, intensive
Postgraduate

This subject aims to develop knowledge and understanding of cancer nursing practice in relation to the management of individuals with cancer and their families in hospitals and in their homes. The subject explores the current knowledge and understanding of the principles of cancer control, pathology, diagnosis, staging, surgical oncology, radiotherapy, cytotoxic-chemotherapy, and some innovative practices of clinical trials in relation to nursing practice. Aspects of genetic testing, prognostication and treatments is touched upon, as are complementary alternative medicines. This subject also explores the meanings of signs and symptoms, and how these may be related to disease processes, expected treatment side effects and unwanted treatment complications associated with the complexity of the patient's ill health.

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $490.00
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,040.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2006 for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Other students (such as postgraduate students and international students) should refer to the Fees webpage.

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