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Oncology Nursing

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    Caitlin CartmellVivien Katzav
    Stacen Keating
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      DISCLAIMER: This content is designed to enhance the study of nursing. This content is generic and is not designed to take into account the specific objectives, needs, and/or circumstances of any particular region or country. To become a nurse, learners must successfully complete a program of study approved by the government or state-regulatory agency in their place of residence. We cannot guarantee that the successful completion of these materials will enable you to practice in your place of residence. Make sure that you are in compliance with the scope of practice of your regulatory body before attempting to put into use or practice any of the knowledge gained.

      Introduction

      This Oncology Nursing Course is designed to provide the learner with an understanding of cancer in the local, regional and global context and the need for nurses with specialized knowledge, skills, and attitudes to provide safe, competent, quality care to individuals. 


      The four (4) modules are designed to help nurses: 

      1. Delivers evidence-based information? enabling them to practice with accurate scientific knowledge, a solid nursing science foundation, excellent communication, and an understanding of the healthcare system for policy development as they work to prevent, identify, and treat patients with cancer.

      2. Identify current treatments in interventional and pharmacological therapeutics with a focus on evidence-based holistic nursing care.

      3. Place emphasis on the development of sound clinical judgment, critical thinking and collaborative care to achieve optimal outcomes for their patients.

      4. Apply safeguards to support a safe practice environment for both patients and healthcare workers.

      Approximate time for completion of this course is 157 hours at an average reading rate of 144 words/minute.       


                                                

                                                                                    

      The Oncology Nursing course is sponsored by the Innovative Cancer Care Foundation (ICCF) and was developed in partnership with Nurses International (NI) and NextGenU.org (NGU).  NextGenU.org courses are competency-based and use learning resources from accredited, world-class organizations such as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. National Institutes of Health,  the World Health Organization, the Pan American Health Organization, and International Guidelines, Universities, and peer-reviewed Journals. The Moodle Learning Management System (LMS) is utilized for facilitating distance learning. The course was designed by NextGenU’s Instructional Design team and Nurses International’s team members with particular thanks to Kathleen Capone MS, RN CNE, EdD; Stacen Keating PhD, RN; Lillian A Donnelly RN, MSN, NPD-BC; Lori Kerley, DNP, MS, RN; Caitlin M. Cartmell, MFS, BSN, RN; and Jordan Wilson, MSN, RN-BC. 

      Engaging with this course

      • Nurse Educators may register to review all of the course content, and they may instruct students to register for this course by completing the registration form.
      • Nurse Educators may contact NextGenU.org and request to use the platform with their students for free using the contact form. 
      • Begin the course with Module 1. For each lesson, read the description.
      • Each lesson comprises introductory remarks. You may click on the collections of resources in each section. 
      • There is a final quiz to assess your understanding of important concepts. Click on the hyperlinks to take you to these items in each topic.
      • This content is designed to enhance the study of nursing. To become a nurse, learners must successfully complete a program of study approved by the government or state-regulatory agency in their place of residence.

      Requirements to obtain the certificate

      You may browse this course for free for your personal enrichment. There are no requirements.

      To obtain a certificate, a learner must successfully complete:

      • all reading requirements
      • all lessons quizzes
      • all discussion forums
      • the final exam with a minimum of 80% and a maximum of 2 attempts and
      • the self and course evaluation forms

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      • Module 1: The Science of Cancer

        This module introduces the learner to the basic physiologic characteristics of cancer biology including epidemiology and pathology, symptoms and disease processes, staging and grading, and incidence. An explanation of primary and secondary cancer prevention and treatment options including radiation, surgery, and use of antineoplastic agents, targeted therapies, and stem cell translations are included. Safe handling of chemotherapy agents along with the nurse’s role in providing safe patient care is explained.
        • Module 1: Lesson 1: Cancer Biology

          Student Learning Outcomes:
          1. Describe the concepts of normal and cancer cell growth, proliferation, differentiation, and regulatory mechanisms.
          2. Define the characteristics of benign and malignant cells and tumors.
          3. Recognize the genetic, immunological, and hormonal basis of cancer.
          4. Describe processes of invasion and metastases.
          5. List common classification systems for cancer.
          6. Compare and contrast common methods for diagnosing, staging, and grading cancer.
          Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 3 hours and 8 minutes.

          Click here to start this lesson

          15 URLs
          • Required Learning Resources and Activities

          • Normal Cell Growth and Development URL

            Read the entire page. (12 minutes)

            Winchester Hospital

          • Difference Between Cancer Cells and Normal Cells URL

            Read sections on 'The Definition of Cancer' and 'Differences between Cancer Cells and Normal Cell'. (3 minutes)

            National Cancer Institute

          • Tumor Cell Morphology URL

            Read the table: Characteristics of benign and malignant. (1 minutes)

            NCBI

          • Tumors: Benign and Malignant URL

            Read the entire article. (2 minutes)

            Winchester Hospital

          • The Genetics of Cancer URL

            Read the entire page. (7 minutes)

            NCI, NIH

          • The immune system and cancer URL

            Read the entire section. (3 minutes)

            EdCaN

          • Hormones and Cancer in Humans URL

            Read the entire page. (1 minutes)

            Edcan

          • Substance abuse and cancer URL

            Read the entire article. (27 minutes)

          • Cellular Principles of Invasion and Metastasis URL
            Read the section on 'Cellular Principles of Invasion and Metastasis'. (2 minutes)
            Cancer Council Australia
          • Cancer Invasion and Metastasis: The Role of Cell Adhesion Molecules URL

            Read the sections on 'Cancer Invasion and Metastasis: The Role of Cell Adhesion Molecules'. (39 minutes)

            NCBI

          • Cancer Classification URL

            Read the entire page. (4 minutes)

            SEER Training Modules, NCI, NIH

          • Cancer Staging and Grading URL

            Read the entire page. Including related resources at the bottom of the page: 'Tumor Grade' and 'Pathology Reports'. (23 minutes)

            NCI, NIH

          • How Is Cancer Diagnosed? URL

            Read the entire page. Click the 'Diagnosis' link on this page for more information on how cancer is diagnosed. (10 minutes)

            NCI, NIH

          • Additional Learning Options

          • Cancer Immunology URL

            Read the sections COMPONENTS OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM INVOLVED IN ANTITUMOR RESPONSES and CYTOKINES AND THE PATHOGENESIS OF CANCER. (32 minutes)

            The Global Library of Women's Medicine

          • Slide Deck Presentation

          • Topic: Cancer Biology URL

            Read all the slides and answer the questions.

          • Quiz: Module 1: Lesson 1
            Restricted Not available unless:
            • The activity Course Registration is marked complete
            • The activity Pre-Test is marked complete

            To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the "Preview quiz now" button to view the case studies and respond to the questions.

        • Module 1: Lesson 2: Cancer Treatment Planning

          Student Learning Outcomes:
          1. Describe how classification of tumors influence treatment planning.
          2. Describe the individual related factors that influence cancer treatment planning.
          3. Discuss influence and use of cancer clinical trials in cancer treatment planning.
          4. Identify the principles for facilitating decision making by people affected by cancer.
          5. Define evidence-based guidelines.
          6. Identify evidence-based guidelines for cancer treatment planning.
          Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 5 minutes.

          Click here to start this lesson

          6 URLs, 1 Quiz
          • Required Learning Resources and Activities

          • What is the TNM cancer staging system? URL

            Read the entire page including the section box titled ' Health Care Professionals'. (4 minutes)

            UICC

          • Principles of Treatment planning URL

            Read pages 1-15. (27 minutes)

            Edcan

          • What Are Clinical Trials? URL

            Read the entire page. (3 minutes)

            NCI, NIH

          • Decision Making Criteria in Oncology URL

            Read the entire page. (25 minutes)

            Journal

          • Evidence-Based Guidelines URL

            Read the entire article. (6 minutes)

            KT Library

          • Slide Deck Presentation

          • Cancer Treatment Planning URL

            Read all the slides and answer the questions.

          • Quiz: Module 1: Lesson 2
            To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the "Preview quiz now" button to view the case studies and respond to the questions.
        • Module 1: Lesson 3: Surgery in Cancer Treatment

          Student Learning Outcomes:
          1. Describe the factors influencing the selection of surgery for cancer.
          2. Identify the types of surgery in the prevention, diagnosis, staging, treatment, and palliation of cancer.
          3. Identify upcoming surgery alternatives for cancer management.
          4. Explore nurse's role in surgical cancer treatment.
          5. Identify the impact of cancer surgery on various aspects of the patient's overall health.
          6. Discuss the prevention, detection, and management of common health alterations experienced by people undergoing surgery for cancer.
          7. Explore the nurse's role during pre and post-surgery for cancer.
          Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 3 minutes.

          Click here to start this lesson

          10 URLs, 2 Quizzes
          • Required Learning Resources and Activities

          • Factors influencing the use of surgery URL

            Read the entire page except for the 'learning activities'. (3 minutes)

            EdCaN - learning resources for nurses-Cancer Australia

          • Surgery in Cancer Control URL

            Read entire sections on, 'prophylactic surgery', 'diagnostic surgery', 'definitive (or curative) surgery',' rehabilitative (or reconstructive) surgery', 'palliative surgery', except for Learning resources. (8 minutes)

            EdCaN - learning resources for nurses-Cancer Australia

          • The Types of Surgery URL

            Read all sections: "Diagnostic Surgery", "Preventive Surgery Curative Surgery Palliative", and "Reconstructive Surgery". (9 minutes)

            National Cancer Institute US

          • Future Directions in Surgery in Cancer Control URL

            Read the entire page and read other pages. Click on 'Next: Fast track surgery', 'Next: Minimally invasive surgery' and finally 'Next: Robotics' at the bottom of each page and read the contents. (5 minutes)

            EdCaN - learning resources for nurses-Cancer Australia

          • Risks of Cancer Surgery URL

            Read the entire page. (11 minutes)

            American Cancer Society

          • Care of the Person Affected by Cancer Having Surgery URL

            Read the entire page and sections on 'Pre-op assessment', 'Pre-op education', 'Intraoperative issues', and 'Post op care' by clicking on the respective titles. Learning activities are optional. (11 minutes)

            EdCaN - learning resources for nurses-Cancer Australia

          • Bowel Changes After Treatment URL

            Read the entire page. (10 minutes)

            Cancer Research UK

          • Bladder problems URL

            Read the entire page. (6 minutes)

            Canadian Cancer Society

          • Slide Deck Presentation

          • Surgery in Cancer Treatment- Part 1 URL

            Read all the slides and answer the questions.

          • Quiz: Module 1: Lesson 3: Part 1

            To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the "Preview quiz now" button to view the case studies and respond to the questions.

          • Surgery in Cancer Treatment- Part 2 URL

            Read all the slides and answer the questions.

          • Quiz: Module 1: Lesson 3: Part 2

            To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the "Preview quiz now" button to view the case studies and respond to the questions.

        • Module 1: Lesson 4: Radiotherapy in Cancer Treatment

          Student Learning Outcomes:
          1. Recognize the concepts of applied radiation physics and radiation biology.
          2. Describe the factors influencing the selection of radiotherapy for cancer.
          3. Discuss the role of radiotherapy in the treatment and palliation of cancer.
          4. List the methods for delivering radiotherapy.
          5. Describe the radiation safety principles to limit exposure to ionizing radiation for radiotherapy personnel, people affected by cancer, and the general public.
          6. Identify upcoming radiotherapy alternatives for cancer management.
          7. Identify the impact of radiotherapy on various aspects of the patients overall health.
          8. Describe the prevention, detection, and management of common health alterations experienced by people undergoing radiotherapy for cancer.
          Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 39 minutes.

          Click here to start this lesson

          17 URLs, 2 Quizzes
          • Required Learning Resources and Activities

          • Key Concepts of Radiobiology URL

            Read the entire page except for the 'learning activities'. (3 minutes)

            EdCaN - learning resources for nurses-Cancer Australia

          • The Radiation Physics URL

            Read the entire page. (8 minutes)

            US EPA

          • The Radiation Physics URL

            Read the sections 'Definition/Introduction' and 'Clinical Significance'. (12 minutes)

            NCBI, NIH

          • The Role of Radiotherapy in Cancer Control URL

            Read the entire page except for the 'learning activities'. (1 minutes)

            EdCaN - learning resources for nurses-Cancer Australia

          • Treatment Delivery URL

            Read the entire page, click on "Gamma knife", "External beam radiotherapy", "Brachytherapy" and "Combined modality". (10 minutes)

            EdCaN - learning resources for nurses-Cancer Australia

          • Types of Radiation Therapy URL

            Read the section on 'External Beam Radiation Therapy'. (4 minutes)

            National Cancer Institure

          • Brachytherapy to Treat Cancer URL

            Read the section 'How Brachytherapy Is Put In Place' and 'Types of Brachytherapy'. (4 minutes)

            National Cancer Institute

          • Principles of Radiation Safety URL

            Read the entire article. (4 minutes)

            Australian Government Cancer Australia

          • 11.2 Therapy Patients Treated with Radiopharmaceuticals - Nursing Care Specific Instructions URL

            Read the entire article. (4 minutes)

            Stanford University

          • What will Radiation Oncology Look Like in 2050? A Look at a Changing Professional Landscape in Europe and Beyond URL

            Read the entire article. (27 minutes)

          • Treatment Completion and Management of Responses to Radiotherapy URL

            Read the entire page except for the 'learning activities'. (2 minutes)

            EdCaN - learning resources for nurses-Cancer Australia

          • Acute Effects URL

            Read entire sections on 'Fatigue', 'Radiation enteritis', 'Radiation skin reactions', 'sexual dysfunction' and 'Mucositis' by clicking on respective section titles. Learning activities are optional. (8 minutes)

            EdCaN - learning resources for nurses-Cancer Australia

          • Late Effects URL

            Read the entire page (learning activities optional. (3 minutes)

            EdCaN - learning resources for nurses-Cancer Australia

          • Additional Learning Options

          • Planning for the Best: Tripartite National Strategic Plan for Radiation Oncology 2012-2022 URL

            Read the entire page. (4 minutes)

            Tripartite National Strategic Plan for Radiation Oncology 2012-2022

          • Radiotherapy in Cancer Care: Facing the Global Challenge URL

            Read 1.2. Radiotherapy in the Context of Cancer Control on pages 15-16. (5 minutes)

            IAEA

          • Slide Deck Presentation

          • Topic: Radiotherapy in Cancer Treatment- Part 1 URL

            Read all the slides and answer the questions.

          • Quiz: Module 1: Lesson 4: Part 1

            To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the "Preview quiz now" button to view the case studies and respond to the questions.

          • Topic: Radiotherapy in Cancer Treatment- Part 2 URL

            Read all the slides and answer the questions.

          • Quiz: Module 1: Lesson 4: Part 2

            To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the "Preview quiz now" button to view the case studies and respond to the questions.

        • Module 1: Lesson 5: Antineoplastic Agents in Cancer Treatment

          Student Learning Outcomes:
          1. Describe the classification of antineoplastic agents.
          2. Explain the role of antineoplastic agents in the treatment and palliation of cancer.
          3. Describe factors influencing the selection of antineoplastic agents for cancer.
          4. Compare the methods for administering antineoplastic agents.
          5. Describe the principles of safe handling of antineoplastic agents.
          6. Identify upcoming alternatives for antineoplastic therapies in the management of cancer.
          7. Describe the experience and impact of antineoplastic therapies on the patients overall health.
          8. Discuss the prevention, detection, and management of common health alterations experienced by people receiving antineoplastic therapies for cancer.
          Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 54 minutes.

          Click here to start this lesson

          11 URLs, 2 Quizzes
          • Required Learning Resources and Activities

          • The Classification of Antineoplastic Agents URL

            Read the entire page and click on the five tabs (describing each of the following: Alkylating and alkylating-like agents Antimetabolites, Antitumour antibiotics, Plant alkaloids, Miscellaneous agents, Hormonal agents) at the top and read. (6 minutes)

            EdCaN - learning resources for nurses-Cancer Australia

          • The Role of Antineoplastic Therapy in Cancer Control URL

            Read the entire page except for the 'learning activities'. (2 minutes)

            EdCaN - learning resources for nurses-Cancer Australia

          • Factors Influencing Agent Selection and Administration URL

            Read the entire page except for the 'learning activities'. (3 minutes)

            EdCaN - learning resources for nurses-Cancer Australia

          • Routes of Administration URL

            Read the entire page except for the 'learning activities'. (1 minute)

            EdCaN - learning resources for nurses-Cancer Australia

          • Safe Handling and Administration of Antineoplastic Chemotherapy URL

            Read the section on ‘Summary of Methods for Preventing Exposure to Antineoplastic Chemotherapy'. (1 minute)

            The Art and Science of Infusion Nursing

          • Recent Developments in Tumor Therapy. URL

            Read Abstract. (1 minute)

            Anti Cancer Research Journal

          • Role of Nurses in the Assessment and Management of Chemotherapy-Related Side Effects in Cancer Patients URL

            Read the section from "Side Effects and Their Management " to 'Conclusion'. (24 minutes)

            Nova express

          • Responses to Antineoplastic Therapy URL

            Read the entire page and click 'Next' to read the other pages on Anticipatory responses, Immediate responses, Short-term responses, and Long-term responses. (4 minutes)

            EdCaN - learning resources for nurses-Cancer Australia

          • Behavioral Strategies to Alleviate Nutrition-Related Symptoms URL

            Read the section from"Behavioral Strategies to Alleviate Nutrition-Related Symptoms to Weight Gain". (12 minutes)

            NIH

          • Slide Deck Presentation

          • Antineoplastic Agents in Cancer Treatment- Part 1 URL

            Read all the slides and answer the questions.

          • Quiz: Module 1: Lesson 5: Part 1

            To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the "Preview quiz now" button to view the case studies and respond to the questions.

          • Topic: Antineoplastic Agents in Cancer Treatment- Part 2 URL

            Read all the slides and answer the questions.

          • Quiz: Module 1: Lesson 5: Part 2

            To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the "Preview quiz now" button to view the case studies and respond to the questions.

        • Module 1: Lesson 6: Targeted Therapies in Cancer Treatment

          Student Learning Outcomes:
          1. Describe the role of targeted agents in the treatment and palliation of cancer.
          2. Define the classification of targeted therapies.
          3. Describe the factors influencing the selection of targeted therapies for cancer.
          4. Compare and contrast the methods for administering targeted therapies.
          5. Summarize the future directions in therapies on various health domains.
          6. Describe detection of common health alterations experienced by people receiving targeted therapies for cancer.
          7. Describe prevention of common health alterations experienced by people receiving targeted therapies for cancer.
          8. Describe the management of common health alterations experienced by people receiving targeted therapies for cancer.
          Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute):  2 hours and  52 minutes.

          Click here to start this lesson

          18 URLs, 2 Quizzes
          • Required Learning Resources and Activities

          • How Targeted Therapies Are Used to Treat Cancer URL

            Read the entire page. (8 minutes)

            American Cancer Society

          • Role of Targeted Therapy URL

            Read the entire page. (2 minutes)

            Edcan

          • Palliative treatment URL

            Read the entire page. (1 minute)

            Cancer Research UK

          • The Targeted Cancer Therapy URL

            Read the entire page. (15 minutes)

            National Cancer Institute

          • The Targeted Therapies URL

            Read the entire page. (6 minutes)

            Clinical & Radiation Oncologists

          • Targeted Therapy URL

            Read the entire page. (11 minutes)

            Cleveland Clinic

          • How is it determined whether a patient is a candidate for targeted therapy? URL

            Read "How is it determined whether a patient is a candidate for targeted therapy?". (2 minutes)

            NCI

          • Factors influencing agent selection and administration URL

            Read the entire page. (3 minutes)

            EdCaN

          • Regenerative medicine: Current therapies and future directions URL

            Read the "THERAPIES AT THE PRECLINICAL STAGE AND IN CLINICAL TESTING". (25 minutes)

            NCBI

          • Can skin changes be prevented? URL

            Read the entire page. (23 minutes)

            American Cancer Society

          • Side Effects of Targeted Therapy URL

            Read "What are the side effects of targeted therapy?". (2 minutes)

            NCI

          • Other common and serious side effects URL

            Read the entire page. (23 minutes)

            American Cancer Society

          • Side effects of cancer Treatment URL

            Read Diarrhea and Constipation section. (12 minutes)

            NCI

          • Cancer in Africa: the way forward URL

            Read "Treat all Cancers that can be treated". (13 minutes)

            NCBI

          • What is a Bone Marrow Transplant (Stem Cell Transplant) URL

            Read What is Bone Marrow Transplant, types. (5 minutes)

            ASCO

          • Hematopoetic stem cell transplantation URL

            Read " Introduction", "Definition of Histocompatibility", "HLA", and "HLA typing". (13 minutes)

            NCBI

          • Slide Deck Presentation
          • Targeted Therapies in Cancer Treatment- Part 1 URL

            Read all the slides and answer the questions.

          • Quiz: Module 1: Lesson 6: Part 1

            To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the "Preview quiz now" button to respond to the questions.

          • Topic: Targeted Therapies in Cancer Treatment- Part 2 URL

            Read all the slides and answer the questions.

          • Quiz: Module 1: Lesson 6: Part 2

            To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the "Preview quiz now" button to respond to the questions.

        • Module 1: Lesson 7: Stem Cell Transplantation in Cancer Treatment

          Student Learning Outcomes:
          1. Describe the hematological and immunological principles of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT).
          2. Define donor histocompatibility.
          3. List the types of HSCT.
          4. Recognize diseases treatable by HSCT.
          5. Explain acute and chronic graft-versus-host disease.
          6. Explain the impact of HSCT on various health domains.
          7. Describe the prevention, detection, and management of common short and long term health alterations experienced by people undergoing HSCT.
          Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute):  1 hour and 33minutes.

          Click here to start this lesson

          15 URLs, 2 Quizzes
          • Required Learning Resources and Activities
          • Fundamentals of haematopoetic stem cell transplantation URL

            Read the "Principles of Transplantation" and read the section "Haematopoiesis" and "Transplant immunology". (6 minutes)

            EdCaN

          • Principles of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation URL

            Read the entire page. (1 minute)

            Springer Link

          • Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics Terms URL

            Read the entire page. (8 minutes)

            American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics

          • Histocompatibility URL

            Read the meaning of Histocompatibility. (2 minutes)

            ScienceDirect

          • The role of HSCT in cancer control URL

            Read the entire page. (3 minutes)

            EdCaN

          • Types of Stem Cell and Bone Marrow Transplants URL

            Read the entire page. (20 minutes)

            American Cancer Society

          • Indication of HSCT URL

            Read Indication. (5 minutes)

            NCBI

          • Diseases treatable by transplants URL

            Read the entire page. (4 minutes)

            BetheMatch

          • All About Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD) URL

            Read the entire page. (13 minutes)

            MedicineNet

          • Long-Term Effects of Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation after Pediatric Cancer: A Qualitative Analysis of Life Experiences and Adaptation Strategies URL

            Read "Current Challenges and Difficulties that the Participants Experience due to Their Past Illness and Its Complications". (8 minutes)

            Frontiers in Psychology

          • Acute Effects of HSCT URL

            Read the entire page. (3 minutes)

            EdCaN

          • Late effects URL

            Read the entire page. (3 minutes)

            EdCaN

          • Early and acute complication of HSCT and Nurses role URL

            Read the section from  9.1.1. Introduction to 9.3.9. Nursing Aspects (42 minutes)

            NCBI

          • Slide Deck Presentation
          • Topic: Stem Cell Transplantation in Cancer Treatment Part 1 URL

            Read all the slides and answer the questions.

          • Quiz: Module 1: Lesson 7: Part 1

            To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the "Preview quiz now" button to respond to the questions.

          • Topic: Stem Cell Transplantation in Cancer Treatment Part 2 URL

            Read all the slides and answer the questions.

          • Quiz: Module 1: Lesson 7: Part 2

            To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the "Preview quiz now" button to respond to the questions.

        • Module 1: Lesson 8: Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs

          Student Learning Outcomes:
          1. Identify hazardous drugs related to cancer treatment.
          2. Describe the risk of exposure to hazardous drugs and its consequences.
          3. Describe use of personal protective equipment (PPE), spill cleanup and waste disposal of hazardous drugs in cancer treatment.
          Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 4 minutes.

          Click here to start this lesson

          4 URLs, 2 Quizzes, 1 Forum
          • Required Learning Resources and Activities

          • Safe Handling of Hazardous Chemotherapy Drugs in Limited-Resource Settings URL

            Read from pages 1-19. (45 minutes)

            PAHO and WHO

          • Safe Handling Cytotoxic Drugs and Related Waste URL

            Read pages: 6-8, 53-56, 58-62, 69-86. (70 minutes)

            Government of South Australia

          • Additional Learning Options
          • Hazardous Drugs Table URL

            Read the entire page. (9 minutes)

            New South Wales Government

          • Slide Deck Presentation

          • Topic: Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs URL

            Read all the slides and answer the questions.

          • Quiz: Module 1: Lesson 8

            To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the "Preview quiz now" button to respond to the questions.

          • Case Study for Clinical Judgment

          • Safety and Hazardous Drugs Case Study Forum
          • Quiz: Safety and Hazardous Drug Case Study (NCSBN Model)

            To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the "Preview quiz now" button to respond to the questions.

        • Module 2: Nursing Care

          This unit provides a comprehensive description of nursing management and care of the patient with cancer. It includes essential elements of education for the patient and family and addresses the principles of supportive and palliative care, death and dying and the nurse’s role in supporting the grief and bereavement processes. Nursing ethics and compliance consideration are included along with detailed description of treatment for oncologic emergencies.
          • Module 2: Lesson 1: Nursing Management of Tissue Integrity in Cancer Patient

            Student Learning Outcomes:
            1. Identify cancer treatment procedures that affect skin integrity of the patient.
            2. Describe how skin integrity is assessed and cared for in cancer patients.
            3. Explain the concept of maintenance of tissue integrity for cancer patient in nursing care management and planning.
            4. Identify information for patient education/counselling on self-care related to skin integrity.
            Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 54 minutes.

            Click here to start this lesson

            8 URLs, 1 Quiz
            • Required Learning Resources and Activities
            • Skin and nail changes during cancer treatment URL
              Read entire page. (8 minutes)
              National Cancer Institute
            • Pruritis URL

              Read contents from 'Overview' to 'Physical Modalities'. (32 minutes)

              National Cancer Institute

            • Skin Problems URL

              Read contents of sections ‘Dry Skin’, ‘Itchy Skin’, ‘Skin Rash’ ‘Changes in Skin Color’, ‘Pressure Sores’, and ‘Scars and Wound’. (25 minutes) 

              American Cancer Society

            • How does chemotherapy affect the skin? URL

              Read the entire article. (11 minutes)

              MedicalNewsToday

            • The Hand-foot Syndrome URL

              Read contents of sections ‘Background’, ‘Assessment’, ‘Management’ and ‘Patient Education’. (7 minutes)

              Cancer Institute NSW, eviQ

            • Algorithm for dermocosmetic use in the management of cutaneous side-effects associated with targeted therapy in oncology URL

              Read contents from section 'Side-effects associated with targeted chemotherapeutic agents' to ‘Conclusion’. (15 minutes)

              Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology

            • How to care for your skin during and after radiation therapy URL

              Read the entire article. (8 minutes)

              American Academy of Dermatology Association

            • Slide Deck Presentation

            • Nursing Management of Tissue Integrity in Cancer Patient URL
            • Quiz: Module 2: Lesson 1

              To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the "Preview quiz now" button to respond to the questions.

          • Module 2: Lesson 2: Nursing Management of Nutrition in Cancer Patient

            Student Learning Outcomes:
            1. Recognize the importance of promoting nutrition for the cancer patient in nursing care management and planning.
            2. Identify the main cancer treatment-related nutrition issues.
            3. Describe how well nutrition is assessed and addressed in cancer patients.
            4. Identify different nutrition therapy strategies in cancer patients.
            5. Identify information for patient education/counselling on self-care related to nutrition.
            Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute):  49 minutes.

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            5 URLs, 2 Quizzes, 1 Forum
            • Required Learning Resources and Activities

            • Nutrition in Cancer Care (PDQ®)–Patient Version URL

              Read the sections 'overview to the types of nutritional support'. (30 minutes)

              National Cancer Institute, US

            • Nutritional Assessment URL

              Read contents of section 'A: Anthropometry'. (3 minutes)

              British Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition

            • SEOM clinical guidelines on nutrition in cancer patients (2018) URL

              Read contents of sections 'Screening and nutritional assessment' and 'Energy and nutritional requirements. (3 minutes)

              Clinical and Translational Oncology

            • New trends in nutritional status assessment of cancer patients URL

              Read contents of the sections ‘physical examination to Dual-energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA)’. (13 minutes)

              European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences

            • Slide Deck Presentation

            • Nursing Management of Nutrition in Cancer Patient URL
            • Quiz: Module 2: Lesson 2

              To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the "Preview quiz now" button to respond to the questions.

            • Case Study for Clinical Judgment

            • Safety and Nutrition Case Study Forum
            • Quiz: NCSBN Nutrition Case Study

              To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the "Preview quiz now" button to respond to the questions.

          • Module 2: Lesson 3: Nursing Management of Pain in Cancer Patient

            Student Learning Outcomes:
            1. Define the concept and characteristics of pain in cancer care.
            2. Describe the classifications and mechanisms of pain of cancer patients.
            3. Describe pain assessment techniques and tools used in cancer care.
            4. Describe pharmacological pain management in cancer patients.
            5. Identify interventions for the management of side effects from pain medication in cancer patients.
            6. Identify non-pharmacological pain management in cancer patients.
            7. Identify information for patient education/counseling on pain management at home.
            Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute):  2 hours and 55 minutes.

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            12 URLs, 3 Quizzes, 1 Forum
            • Required Learning Resources and Activities

            • Cancer Pain (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version URL

              Read contents from sections 'Background and Definitions' to 'Impact on Function and QOL', and 'Pain Classification'. (17 minutes)

              National Cancer Institute, US

            • Cancer Pain Assessment and Classification URL

              Read the content of the sections ‘Clinical Presentation and Assessment of Pain’ and 'Timing and Temporal Variation'. (8 minutes)

              MDPI 'Cancers'

            • The Challenge of Cancer Pain Assessment URL

              Read the content of section 'HOW DO WE CURRENTLY ASSESS PAIN IN CANCER PATIENTS?'. (3 minutes)

              The Ulster medical journal

            • Addiction in Patients With Cancer: Challenges and Opportunities URL
              Read the entire article. (20 minutes)
            • The Pain Assessment URL

              Read the sections ‘Instruments for pain-intensity assessment’ and ‘Instruments to measure pain affect'. (12 minutes)

              European Spine Journal

            • The McGill Pain Questionnaire as a Multidimensional Measure in People with Cancer: An Integrative Review URL

              Reade contents of sections 'Pain location (sensory dimension)', ' Pain intensity (sensory dimension)', 'Pain quality (sensory, affective, and cognitive dimensions)', 'Pain pattern (sensory dimension)', and 'Alleviating and aggravating factors (behavioral dimension)'. (3 minutes)

               Pain Management Nursing Journal, American Society of Pain Management Nurses

            • Optimal Pain Management for Patients with Cancer in the Modern Era URL

              Read the section 'Pain Management', 'Pain Management: Non-opioid', 'Pain Management: Opioids’ and 'Opioids related side effects'. (30 minutes)

              CA: a cancer journal for clinicians

            • Cancer Pain Control URL

               Read the content of the section ‘Managing and preventing side effects'. (4 minutes)

              National Cancer Institute

            • Adult Cancer Pain URL

              Read contents of pages 1072 to 1075. (6 minutes)

              Journal of National Comprehensive Cancer Network

            • Complementary and alternative medicine in cancer pain management: A systematic review URL

              Read the entire section ‘Non-pharmacological therapies in cancer pain management’. (32 minutes)

              Indian Journal of Palliative Care

            • Slide Deck Presentation

            • Nursing Management of Pain in Cancer Patient- Part 1 URL
            • Quiz: Module 2: Lesson 3: Part 1

              To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the "Preview quiz now" button to respond to the questions.

            • Nursing Management of Pain in Cancer Patient Part 2 URL
            • Quiz: Module 2: Lesson 3: Part 2

              To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the "Preview quiz now" button to respond to the questions.

            • Case Study for Clinical Judgment

            • Pain Case Study Forum
            • Quiz: Pain Case Study

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          • Module 2: Lesson 4: Nursing Management of Fatigue and Weakness in Cancer Patient

            Student Learning Outcomes:
            1. Define the fatigue and weakness normally experienced by cancer patients.
            2. Describe the methods to assess fatigue and weakness.
            3. Use methods of non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions to address the fatigue generally experienced by cancer patients.
            4. Identify information for patient education/counselling on fatigue management at home.
            Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 5 hours and 9 minutes.

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            4 URLs, 1 Forum, 1 Quiz
            • Required Learning Resources and Activities:

            • Fatigue (PDQ®)–Health Professional Versio URL

              Read contents of sections ‘Assessment’, ‘Interventions’ and ‘Patient Education (58  minutes)

              National Cancer Institute, US

            • Barriers to assessment and management of cancer related fatigue URL

              Read 2nd, 3rd and 4th paragraph of section ‘Barriers to the Translation of CRF Guidelines Into Practice’ (4 minutes)

              Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing

            • Fatigue related interventions for patient on active treatment, post-treatment and end-of-life treatment URL

              Read contents of figure FT1-FT2, FT3, FT4, FT5, FT6, and FT7. 
              (32 minutes)

              National Comprehensive Cancer Network

            • Discussion Forum: Nursing Management of Fatigue and Weakness in Cancer Patients (215 minutes)

              In this activity, you will describe the methods of interventions that you will implement to address fatigue experienced by patients with co-occurring advanced cancer and opioid use disorder [OUD]

              Step 1. Review [15 minutes]

              Analyze and review the fictional scenario below

              You are part of the group of panelists in palliative care and addiction who participated in a three-round modified Delphi process. The focus of your discussions is all about the appropriateness of strategies for managing fatigue in individuals with advanced cancer and opioid use disorder.  Information about the managing methods that are currently used is presented to you.

              Step 2. Respond [ 180 minutes]

              Prepare a 300-600 word feedback that covers the following components:

              • Appropriateness of non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions for managing fatigues in individuals with advanced cancer and opioid use disorder
              • Advantages and disadvantages of both methods
              • Recommendations for fatigue management plan based on these two methods of intervention.

              Step 3. Share [10 minutes]

              To share your work, click on the “Add a new discussion topic” button under this post and paste your work in the “Message” box. Make sure to reference others’ intellectual property when necessary. All references should follow 7th Edition APA formatting. For further instructions, see the resource on the Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library: APA citation resource (N.B. references are excluded from word counts).

              Step 4: Interact [10 minutes]

              To complete the activity, you will need to reply to at least two posts made by your peers in a respectful and professional manner. Ensure that your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas of other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. Your response should respond to each of the three framework elements indicated in the table. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click on “post to forum.”

            • Slide Deck Presentation

            • Nursing Management of Fatigue and Weakness in Cancer Patient URL
            • Quiz: Module 2: Lesson 4

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          • Module 2: Lesson 5: Nursing Management of Self-esteem and Body Image Concerns in Cancer Patient

            Student Learning Outcomes:
            1. Describe the definition of self-esteem and body image.
            2. Identify patient's concerns regarding body image and self-esteem as a consequence of cancer treatment.
            3. Discuss ways to improve body image and self-esteem in the nursing management of cancer patients.
            4. Identify information for patient education/counseling on self-esteem management and positive image at home.
            Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 41 minutes.

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            4 URLs, 1 Quiz
            • Required Learning Resources and Activities:

            • Managing body image difficulties of adult cancer patients: Lessons from available research Weblink: URL

              Read content from ‘Introduction’ to ‘Conclusion’. (34 minutes)

              American Cancer Society Journal ‘Cancer’

            • Body image and self confidence URL

              Read the entire page. (3 minutes)

              Cancer Institute NSW

            • Coping with body image and self-esteem worries URL

              Read the entire page. (4 minutes)

              Canadian Cancer Society

            • Slide Deck Presentation

            • Nursing Management of Self-esteem and Body Image Concerns in Cancer Patient URL
            • Quiz: Module 2: Lesson 5

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          • Module 2: Lesson 6: Nursing Management of Anemia in Cancer Patient

            Student Learning Outcomes:
            1. Identify the common side effects of chemotherapy and radiation cancer therapies. 
            2. Identify causes, signs/symptoms, and diagnostic factors of anemia in cancer patients.
            3. Describe the management of anemia in cancer patients.
            4. Describe the nurse's role in the management of anemia in cancer patients.

            Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 9 minutes

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            3 URLs, 1 Quiz
            • Required Learning Resources and Activities:

            • Cancer- and Chemotherapy-induced Anemia URL

              Read content from ‘Screening evaluation’ to ‘NCCN Recommendations’ for iron supplementation. (35 minutes)

              Journal of National Comprehensive Cancer Network

            • Management of anaemia and iron deficiency in patients with cancer: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines URL

              Read content from ‘ESAs’ to ‘RBC Transfusion’. (34 minutes)

              ESMO Annals of Oncology

            • Slide Deck Presentation

            • Nursing Management of Cancer Treatment Related Anemia URL
            • Quiz: Module 2: Lesson 6

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          • Module 2: Lesson 7: Nursing Management of Thrombocytopenia/Bleeding in Cancer Patient

            Student Learning Outcomes:
            1. Define thrombocytopenia.
            2. Identify causes, signs/symptoms, and diagnostic factors of thrombocytopenia and bleeding in cancer patients.
            3. Describe the management of thrombocytopenia/bleeding in cancer patients.
            4. Describe the nurse's role in the management of thrombocytopenia/bleeding in cancer patients.
            Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 44 minutes.

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            5 URLs, 1 Quiz
            • Required Learning Resources and Activities:

            • Bleeding in cancer patients and its treatment: a review URL

              Read the entire journal article. (24 minutes)

              Annals of Palliative Medicine, Hong Kong

            • Low platelet count URL

              Read the entire page. (9 minutes)

              Canadian Cancer Society

            • A Bleeding URL

              Read the entire page. (8 minutes)

              Victoria State Government, BetterHealth Channel 

            • Caustic hemostatic agents URL

              Read section ‘Caustic hemostatic agents’. (3 minutes)

              HINDAWI Dermatology Research and Practice Journal

            • Slide Deck Presentation

            • Nursing Management of Thrombocytopenia / Bleeding in Cancer Patient URL
            • Quiz: Module 2: Lesson 7

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          • Module 2: Lesson 8: Nursing Management of Neutropenia and Mouth/Throat Problems in Cancer Patient

            Student Learning Outcomes:
            1. Describe neutropenia and mouth/throat problems as side effects related to cancer and cancer treatment.
            2. Describe the management of these side effects.
            3. Describe the nurse's role in the management of these side effects.

            Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 51 minutes.

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            5 URLs, 1 Quiz
            • Required Learning Resources and Activities:

            • Low white blood cell count URL

              Read the entire page. (11 minutes)

              Canadian Cancer Society

            • A close look at neutropenia among cancer patient: Risk factor and management URL

              Read contents of the section on ‘Neutropenia’, ‘Adverse effect’, ‘Neutropenia diagnosis’ and ‘Management of Neutropenia’. (21 minutes)

              IntechOpen

            • Mouth and Throat Problems during Cancer Treatment URL

              Read the entire page. (6 minutes)

              National Cancer Institute, US

            • Sore mouth and throat URL

              Read the entire page. (13 minutes)

              Canadian Cancer Society

            • Slide Deck Presentation

            • Nursing management of neutropenia and mouth /throat problems in cancer patient URL
            • Quiz: Module 2: Lesson 8

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          • Module 2: Lesson 9: Nursing Management of Extravasation and Peripheral Neuropathy in Cancer Patient

            Student Learning Outcomes:
            1. Describe extravasation and peripheral neuropathy as side effects related to cancer and cancer treatment.
            2. Identify risk factors, signs, and symptoms of extravasation and peripheral neuropathy in cancer treatment.
            3. Describe the management of these side effects.
            4. Describe the nurse's role in the management of these side effects.

            Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 33 minutes.

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            8 URLs, 1 Quiz
            • Required Learning Resources and Activities

            • Extravasation Management URL

              Read contents of ‘Background’, ‘Assessment’ ‘Management’ and ‘Patient education’. (24 minutes)

              Cancer Institutes of NSW, eviQ

            • Management of chemotherapy extravasation: ESMO–EONS Clinical Practice Guidelines URL

              Read the entire article. (22 minutes)

              ESMO Annals of Oncology

            • Peripheral nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) URL

              Read the entire page. (7 minutes)

              Canadian Cancer Society

            • Nerve Problems (Peripheral Neuropathy) and Cancer Treatment URL

              Read the entire page. (5 minutes)

              National Cancer Institute, US.

            • Systemic anticancer therapy-induced peripheral and central neurotoxicity: ESMO–EONS–EANO Clinical Practice Guidelines URL

              Read contents from section ‘Treatment of CIPN’ to ‘Recommendations’. (24 minutes) 

              ESMO Annals of Oncology

            • Prevention and Management of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Survivors of Adult Cancers: ASCO Guideline Update URL

              Read contents of section ‘Abstract- Recommendations’ and ‘The Bottom Line’. (5 minutes)

              An American Society of Clinical Oncology Journal

            • Managing Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy URL

              Read the entire page. (6 minutes)

              Oncology Nursing News

            • Slide Deck Presentation

            • Nursing management of e xtravasation and peripheral neuropathy in cancer patient URL
            • Quiz: Module 2: Lesson 9

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          • Module 2: Lesson 10: Patient Education

            Student Learning Outcomes:
            1. Define patient education.
            2. Discuss nurse's role in provision of patient education.
            3. Identify benefits of patient education in cancer patients.
            4. Describe evidence-based approaches and process of patient education.

            Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 2 minutes.

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            5 URLs, 1 Quiz
            • Required Learning Resources and Activities

            • WMA DECLARATION OF LISBON ON THE RIGHTS OF THE PATIENT URL

              Read the entire page. (9 minutes)

              World Medical Association

            • Patient Education Resource URL

              Read the entire page. (25 minutes)

              Institute of Cancer NSW,  eviQ

            • Patient-Clinician Communication: American Society of Clinical Oncology Consensus Guideline URL

              Read the content of ‘THE BOTTOM LINE’.(8 minutes)

              Journal of Clinical Oncology

            • Patient Education in Home Care: Strategies for Success URL

              Read the entire article.  (20 minutes)

              Home Healthcare Now, Lippincott Nursing Center

            • Slide Deck Presentation

            • Topic: Patient and Family Education URL
            • Quiz: Module 2: Lesson 10

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          • Module 2: Lesson 11: Supportive Care

            Student Learning Outcomes:
            1. Define supportive care during and after cancer treatment.
            2. Describe the supportive care needs during and after cancer treatment.
            3. Identify the barriers to supportive care provision to cancer patients.
            4. Describe evidence-based screening and assessment approaches to identify supportive care needs.
            5. Explain the role of self-management as part of the supportive care process.
            6. Recognize self-care practices for nurses.
            Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 24 minutes.

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            5 URLs, 1 Quiz
            • Required Learning Resources and Activities
            • Module Five-Cancer Supportive Care Principle URL
              Read pages from 2 to 24 (15 minutes)
              EdCan Cancer Australia
            • A Supportive Care URL

              Read the entire page (1 minute)

              National Cancer Institute

            • Self Management Support URL

              Read the entire page ( 3 minutes)

              Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

            • Basic Strategies for Self-Care URL

              Read the entire page ( 5 minutes)

              University of Texas

            • Slide Deck Presentation

            • Supportive Care for Cancer Patient URL
            • Quiz: Module 2: Lesson 11

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          • Module 2: Lesson 12: Palliative Care

            Student Learning Outcomes:
            1. Define palliative care.
            2. Discuss the role and benefits of palliative care.
            3. Identify the barriers to palliative care.
            4. Outline the requirements for having an effective care team in palliative care.
            5. Discuss the topic of pain management in palliative care.
            6. Identify the common psychosocial issues during end-of-life care of patients and their families.
            Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 47 Minutes.

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            4 URLs, 1 Quiz
            • Required Learning Resources and Activities

            • What is palliative care till how palliative care URL

              Read: What is palliative care till how palliative care is paid for (8 minutes)

              American Cancer Society

            • Barriers to Access to Palliative Care URL

              Read: Current Reach of Palliative Care to Restrictive Program eligibility (18 minutes)

              NCBI

            • Cultural and Spiritual Considerations in Palliative Care URL

              Read: The entire article (21 minutes)

              Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

            • Slide Deck Presentation

            • Palliative Care for Cancer Patient URL
            • Quiz: Module 2: Lesson 12

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          • Module 2: Lesson 13: On Death and Dying

            Student Learning Outcomes:
            1. Describe the role of spirituality and cross-cultural beliefs and practices surrounding death.
            2. Identify the various aspects of providing support and comfort to terminally ill patients.
            3. Recognize common emergencies in oncology.
            4. Describe actions to address common oncology emergencies.
            5. Describe nurse's role in end-of-life planning and Advanced Directives
            6. Provide insights on Legacy and Life Review Projects.
            7. Describe the nurse's role in respect to funeral practices, rituals, and legalities.
            Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 3 minutes.

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            8 URLs, 1 Quiz
            • Required Learning Resources and Activities

            • Cultural beliefs and values in cancer patients URL

              Read from ‘Introduction' to 'spirituality to cancer patients in ME countries’ (6 minutes)

              Annals of Oncology

            • Oncologic Emergencies: Recognition and Initial Management URL

              Read Table 1. Summary of Oncologic Emergencies (3 minutes)

              American Family Physician

            • Oncology Nurses’ Role in Recognizing and Addressing Oncologic Emergencies URL

              Read the entire page (9 minutes)

              ONS VOICE

            • Advance care planning and advance directives URL

              Read the section “Advance Care Planning’ and ‘Advance Directives’ (16 minutes)

              Up ToDate

            • Making Memory Last: The Art of Legacy Work URL

              Read the entire page (4 minutes)

              The University of Texas

            • Compassionate Care of the Terminally Ill URL

              Read the contents of the sections ‘What Characteristics of Treaters Are Important in the Care of Dying Patients?’ And ‘How Can a Clinician Be Helpful to a Patient Who Is Terminally Ill?’ (15 minutes)

              The Primary Care Companion, Journal of Clinical Psychiatry

            • Facing End of Life URL

              Read the section ‘providing psychological supports’ (10 minutes)

              Cancer Council Victoria

            • Slide Deck Presentation

            • Nursing Care on Death and Dying URL
            • Quiz: Module 2: Lesson 13

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          • Module 2: Lesson 14: Grief and Bereavement

            Student Learning Outcomes:
            1. Describe the stages and expressions of grief.
            2.  Identify the grieving process around cancer diagnosis, trajectory, and prognosis.
            3. Describe the importance of self-reflection in grief and bereavement management
            4. Identify resources and support networks to face the diagnosis, trajectory, and prognosis of cancer.
            5. Summarize the understanding on self-reflection on one's own mortality, myths, beliefs, and attitudes facing the death.
            Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 54 Minutes

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            8 URLs, 1 Quiz
            • Required Learning Resources and Activities

            • American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network URL

              Read: The Entire Article (4 minutes)

            • Coping with Grief URL

              Read: The Entire Article (8 Minutes)

              Cancer 

            • Grief and Bereavement What are grief, mourning, and bereavement? URL

              Read: The entire Article (10 minutes)
              American Cancer Society
            • Loss, Grief, and Bereavement URL

              Read: Complicated Grief (2 minutes)

              MedicineNet

            • Cancer Support Groups URL

              Read: The Entire Article (5 minutes)

              National Cancer Institute

            • Cultural beliefs and values in cancer patients URL

              Read: Culture, Myths ad Stigmna about cancer and their effects on patients Upto "How can we develop opportunities  for progress in cancer control" (10 minutes)

              Annals of Oncology

            • Additional Learning Options

            • Personal reflections on coping and loss URL

              Read: The Entire Article (13 minutes)

              The British Psychologist Society

            • Slide Deck Presentation

            • Nursing Management of Grief and Bereavement URL
            • Quiz: Module 2: Lesson 14

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          • Module 2: Lesson 15: Nursing Ethics

            Student Learning Outcomes:
            1. Describe the main principles of Nursing practice ethics.
            2. Identify the provisions of the Nursing Code of Ethics specific guidance for nursing practice.
            3. Discuss the role and challenges of nursing ethics in oncology.
            4. Discuss the ethical issues and dilemmas that oncology nurses face in oncology nursing practice.
            5. Compare and contrast different ethical problem-solving strategies.
            Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 36 minutes.

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            4 URLs, 1 Quiz
            • Required Learning Resources and Activities

            • THE ICN CODE OF ETHICS FOR NURSES URL

              Read pages from 2 to 10 ( 10 minutes)

              International Council of Nurses

            • Introduction to Professional Nursing and Ethics URL
              Read the section ethical principles, pages 67-81. (15 minutes)
            • Ethics: Nursing Around the World: Cultural Values and Ethical Conflicts URL

              Read the entire page (11 minutes)

              Online Journal of Issues in Nursing

            • Slide Deck Presentation

            • Ethical Concepts in Patient Care URL
            • Quiz: Module 2: Lesson 15

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          • Module 2: Lesson: 16. Scope of Nursing Practice

            Student Learning Outcomes:
            1. Define the scope of nursing practice.
            2. Recognize the provision of nursing care within the scope of practice.
            3. Discuss the liabilities and limitations such as negligence and malpractice in the scope of nursing oncology practice.
            4. Identify the ethical considerations in the documentation and medical record-keeping.
            5.  Identify the legal considerations in the documentation and medical record-keeping.
            6. Discuss the role of documentation and medical record-keeping in oncology nursing.
            Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 43 minutes.

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            8 URLs, 1 Quiz
            • Required Learning Resources and Activities 

            • Scope of Practice URL

              Read the section 'scope of practice' (2 minutes)

              ANA

            • Code of Ethics for Nursing Practitioners in South Africa URL

              Read the section 'ethical principle' and  'value statement' (4 minutes)

              South African Nursing Council

            • Guidelines for reporting a case of Professional Misconduct URL

              Read the entire page (3 minutes)

              South African Nursing Council

            • Nurses Negligence and Malpractice URL

              Register for free on the Nursingcenter website and read the sections 'Defining and Tracking Malpractice' and 'Reducing Potential Liability' of this open-access article. (5 minutes)
              American Journal of Nursing

            • Ethical issues in electronic health records: A general overview URL

              Read the entire page (15 minutes)

              Indian Society for Clinical Research

            • Nursing documentation and recording systems of nursing care URL

              Read the section ‘purpose of Nursing Documentation' (7 minutes)

              Health Science Journal

            • Additional Learning Options

            • Record Keeping and Documentation URL

              Read the entire page (7 minutes)

              Ausmed

            • Slide Deck Presentation

            • Topic: Scope of Nursing Practice URL
            • Quiz: Module 2: Lesson 16

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          • Module 2: Lesson 17: Oncological emergencies - Cardiac Tamponade

            Student Learning Outcomes:
            1. Explain the underlying pathophysiology of cardiac tamponade. 
            2. Describe the scope of the problem including the incidence, etiology, and risk factors for this oncologic emergency. 
            3. List the clinical manifestations that are associated with this emergency situation. 
            4. Explain the nursing assessment for cardiac tamponade.
            5. List the nursing role to address cardiac tamponade in a timely and effective manner.

            Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 12 minutes.

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            3 URLs, 1 Quiz
            • Required Learning Resources and Activities

            • The Cardiac Tamponade URL

              Read: Entire article (4 minutes)

              MedlinePlus: Medical Encyclopedia

            • The Cardiac Tamponade URL

              Read: Introduction, Etiology, Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Evaluation, Treatment and Management, Enhancing Health care Team Outcomes (8 minutes)

              Statpearls

            • Slide Deck Presentation

            • Nursing Management of Oncological Emergency_ Cardiac Tamponade URL
            • Quiz: Module 2: Lesson 17

              To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the "Preview quiz now" button to respond to the questions.

          • Module 2: Lesson 18: Oncological emergencies_ Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

            Student Learning Outcomes:
            1. Explain the underlying pathophysiology of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulopathy (DIC).
            2. Describe the risk factors associated with DIC.
            3. List the clinical manifestations (signs and symptoms) associated with DIC. 
            4. Explain the nursing assessment for DIC.
            5. Characterize the nursing interventions and supportive care important to address this problem in a timely and effective manner.

            Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 20 minutes.

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            4 URLs, 1 Quiz
            • Required Learning Resources and Activities

            • The Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation URL

              Read: Entire article till Living With (13 minutes)

              National Heart, Lungs, and Blood Institute

            • Merck Manual: Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) URL

              Read: Entire article up to Treatment of DIC (4 minutes)

              Merkmanual

            • MedlinePlus: Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) URL

              Read: Entire article up to possible complications (3 minutes)

              Medline Plus 

            • Slide Deck Presentation 

            • Nursing Management of Oncological Emergency DIC URL
            • Quiz: Module 2: Lesson 18

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          • Module 2: Lesson 19: Oncological Emergencies_ Hypercalcemia of Malignancy

            Student Learning Outcomes:
            1. Explain the underlying pathophysiology of Hypercalcemia of Malignancy. 
            2. Describe the scope of the problem including the incidence, etiology, and risk factors for this oncologic emergency. 
            3.  List the clinical manifestations that are associated with this emergency situation. 
            4. Explain the nursing assessment including relevant diagnostic tests.
            5. Characterize the nursing interventions and supportive care important to address this problem in a timely and effective manner.

            Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 39 minutes.

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            3 URLs, 1 Quiz
            • Required Learning Resources and Activities

            • Diagnosis and Management of Oncologic Emergencies URL

              Read: Hypercalcemia of Malignancy section (5 minutes)

              eScholarship: An open access publication from University of California

            • Hypercalcemia of malignancy: An update on pathogenesis and management URL

              Read: Entire Article (34 minutes)

              North American Journal of Medical Sciences

            • Slide Deck Presentation

            • Nursing Management of Oncological Emergency_ Hypercalcemia of Malignancy URL
            • Quiz: Module 2: Lesson 19

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          • Module 2: Lesson 20: Oncologic Emergencies- Septic Shock

            Student Learning Outcomes:
            1. Explain the underlying pathophysiology of septic shock. 
            2. Describe the scope of the problem including etiology and risk factors for this oncologic emergency. 
            3. List the clinical manifestations that are associated with this emergency situation. 
            4. Explain the nursing assessment for septic shock including relevant diagnostic tests.
            5. Characterize the nursing interventions and supportive care important to address this problem in a timely and effective manner.
            Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 52 minutes.

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            6 URLs, 2 Quizzes, 1 Forum
            • Required Learning Resources and Activities

            • Surviving Sepsis Campaign: International Guidelines for Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock: 2016 URL

              Read contents of section ‘APPENDIX 1.: Recommendations and Best Practice Statements’. (17 minutes)

              Critical Care Medicine

            • The Septic Shock URL

              Read the entire page. (5 minutes)

              Canadian Cancer Society

            • The Third International Consensus Definitions for Sepsis and Septic Shock (Sepsis-3) URL

              Read contents of ‘Box1’, ‘Box 2’, ‘Box 3’, and ‘Box 4’. (3 minutes)

              Journal of American Medical Association

            • Management of septic shock in the critically ill URL

              Read the entire article. (22 minutes)

              Oxford Medicine Online, Oxford Textbook of Critical Care (2 ed.)

            • International critical care nursing considerations and quality indicators for the 2017 surviving sepsis campaign guidelines URL

              Read contents from section ‘International critical care nursing interventions for patients with sepsis’. (5 minutes)

              Intensive Care Medicine Journal

            • Slide Deck Presentation

            • Nursing Management of Oncologic Emergency- Septic Shock URL
            • Quiz: Module 2: Lesson 20

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            • Case Study

            • Sepsis Case Study Forum
            • Quiz: NCSBN Sepsis Case Study

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          • Module:2 Lesson : 21: Nursing Management of Oncological Emergencies- Spinal Cord Compression

            Student Learning Outcomes:
            1. Explain the underlying pathophysiology of Spinal Cord Compression. 
            2. Describe the scope of the problem including the etiology and risk factors for this oncologic emergency. 
            3. List the clinical manifestations that are associated with this emergency situation. 
            4. Explain the nursing assessment for spinal cord compression including relevant diagnostic tests.
            5. Characterize the nursing interventions and supportive care important to address this problem in a timely and effective manner.

            Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 35 minutes.

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            4 URLs, 1 Quiz
            • Required Learning Resources and Activities 

            • The Spinal cord compression URL

              Read the entire page (5 minutes)

              Cancer Research UK

            • The Spinal Cord Compression URL

              Read the entire page (8 minutes)

              JOHNS HOPKINS MEDICINE

            • Oncology Emergency Series: Understanding spinal cord compression URL

              Read the entire pages 44-50 (22 minutes)

               Wolters Kluwer Health

            • Slide Deck Presentation

            • Nursing Management of Oncological Emergencies - Spinal Cord Compression URL
            • Quiz: Module 2: Lesson 21

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          • Module 2: Lesson 22: Nursing Management of Oncological Emergencies- Increased Intracranial Pressure

            Student Learning Outcomes:
            1. Explain the underlying pathophysiology of Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP).
            2. Describe the scope of the problem including the etiology and risk factors for this oncologic emergency. 
            3. List the clinical manifestations associated with this emergency situation. 
            4. Explain the nursing assessment for ICP including relevant diagnostic tests.
            5. Characterize the nursing interventions and supportive care important to address this problem in a timely and effective manner.
            Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute):  24 minutes.

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            4 URLs, 1 Quiz
            • Required Learning Resources and Activities

            • The Increased Intracranial Pressure URL

              Read the section  from 'Introduction' to 'Prognosis' (11 minutes)

              NCBI

            • The Increased Intracranial Pressure URL

              Read the entire page (5 minutes)

              Canadian Cancer Society

            • Raised Intracranial Pressure URL

              Read the section 'Management' (8 minutes)

              BMJ

            • Slide Deck Presentation

            • Nursing Management of Oncological Emergencies - Increased Intracranial Pressure URL
            • Quiz: Module 2: Lesson 22

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          • Module 2: Lesson: 23 Nursing Management of Oncological Emergencies-Superior Vena Cava Syndrome

            Student Learning Outcomes:
            1. Explain the underlying pathophysiology of Superior Vena Cava Syndrome. 
            2. Describe the scope of the problem including the etiology and risk factors for this oncologic emergency. 
            3. List the clinical manifestations that are associated with this emergency situation. 
            4. Explain the nursing assessment for superior vena cava syndrome including relevant diagnostic tests.
            5. Characterize the nursing interventions and supportive care important to address this problem in a timely and effective manner.
            Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute):  13 minutes.

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            3 URLs, 1 Quiz
            • Required Learning Resources and Activities 

            • The Superior Vena Cava Syndrome URL

              Read the entire page (5 minutes)

              American Society of Clinical Oncology

            • The Superior Vena Cava Syndrome URL

              Read the entire page (8 Minutes)

              StatPearls

            • Slide Deck Presentation

            • Nursing Management of Oncological Emergencies - Superior Vena Cava Syndrome URL
            • Quiz: Module 2: Lesson 23

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          • Module 2: Lesson 24: Nursing Management of Oncological Emergencies-SIADH

            Student Learning Outcomes:
            1. Explain the underlying pathophysiology of SIADH. 
            2. Describe the scope of the problem including the incidence, etiology, and risk factors for this oncologic emergency. 
            3. List the clinical manifestations that are associated with this emergency situation. 
            4. Explain the nursing assessment for SIADH including relevant diagnostic tests.
            5. Characterize the nursing interventions and supportive care important to address this problem in a timely and effective manner.
            Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute):  26 mins.

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            4 URLs, 1 Quiz
            • Required Learning Resources and Activities 

            • A Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone URL

              Read the entire page (4 minutes)

              Canadian Cancer Society

            • Guidelines for the Management of Oncologic Emergencies in Adult Patients – Full Version URL

              Download the PDF document ‘Oncologic Emergencies Guidelines’ and read page 20. (1 minute)
              Cancer Care Nova Scotia

            • Clinical management of SIADH URL

              Read the section from 'What is SIADH?' to Treatment of SIADH using general and indirect means (21 minutes)

              SAGE Journals

            • Slide Deck Presentation

            • Nursing Management of Oncological Emergencies - SIADH URL
            • Quiz: Module 2: Lesson 24

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          • Module 2: Lesson 25: Oncological Emergency_ Tumor Lysis Syndrome

            Student Learning Outcomes:
            1. Explain the underlying pathophysiology of Tumor Lysis Syndrome. 
            2. Describe the scope of the problem including the incidence, etiology, and risk factors for this oncologic emergency. 
            3. List the clinical manifestations that are associated with this emergency situation. 
            4. Explain the nursing assessment for Tumor Lysis Syndrome including relevant diagnostic tests.
            5. Characterize the nursing interventions and supportive care important to address this problem in a timely and effective manner.
            Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 29 minutes.

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            3 URLs, 1 Quiz
            • Required Learning Resources and Activities

            • Diagnosis and Management of Oncologic Emergencies URL

              Read: Tumor Lysis Syndrome Section (5 minutes) 

              eScholarship: An open access publication from the University of California

            • A Tumor Lysis Syndrome URL

              Read: The entire article (24 minutes)

              The New England Journal of Medicine

            • Slide Deck Presentation

            • Nursing Management of Oncological Emergency- Tumor Lysis Syndrome URL
            • Quiz: Module 2: Lesson 25

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          • Module: 2: Lesson: 26 Nursing Management of Oncological Emergencies- Hemorrhagic Cystitis

            Student Learning Outcomes:
            1. Explain the underlying pathophysiology of hemorrhagic cystitis. 
            2. Describe the scope of the problem including the incidence, etiology, and risk factors for this oncologic emergency. 
            3. List the clinical manifestations that are associated with this emergency situation. 
            4. Explain the nursing assessment for hemorrhagic cystitis including relevant diagnostic tests.
            5. Characterize the nursing interventions and supportive care important to address this problem in a timely and effective manner.
            Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute):  39 mins.

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            4 URLs, 1 Quiz
            • Required Learning Resources and Activities

            • The Hemorrhagic Cystitis URL

              Read the entire page (7 minutes)

              NSW

            • Hemorrhagic cystitis in cancer patients URL

              Read the section 'Prevention' and 'Management' (26 minutes)

              UpToDate

            • Mechanisms of hemorrhagic cystitis URL

              Read the section ‘Mechanisms of bladder inflammation in people’ (6 minutes)

              NCBI

            • Slide Deck Presentation

            • Nursing Management of Oncological Emergencies - Hemorrhagic Cystitis URL
            • Quiz: Module 2: Lesson 26

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          • Module: 2 Lesson: 27: Nursing Management of Oncological Emergencies- Anaphylaxis

            Student Learning Outcomes:
            1. Explain the underlying pathophysiology of Anaphylaxis. 
            2. Describe the scope of the problem including the incidence, etiology, and risk factors for this oncologic emergency. 
            3. List the clinical manifestations that are associated with this emergency situation. 
            4. Explain the nursing assessment for Anaphylaxis including relevant diagnostic tests.
            5. Characterize the nursing interventions and supportive care important to address this problem in a timely and effective manner.
            Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute):  43 mins.

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            5 URLs, 2 Quizzes, 1 Forum
            • Required Learning Resources and Activities

            • The Pathophysiology of Anaphylaxis URL

              Read the section ‘Immunologic Mechanism of Anaphylaxis’ to ‘Other potential mediators’ (32 minutes)
              The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology

            • The Anaphylaxis URL

              Read the section Etiology of Anaphylaxis’ and ‘Pathophysiology’ (1 minutes)

              MSD Manual

            • The Allergic Reaction URL

              Read the entire page (4 minutes)

              Virginia Cancer Institute

            • Management of infusion reactions to systemic anticancer therapy: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines URL

              Read Table 2. Clinical criteria for diagnosing Anaphylaxis and Management (6 minutes)

              ESMO

            • Slide Deck Presentation

            • Nursing Management of Oncological Emergencies - Anaphylaxis URL
            • Quiz: Module 2: Lesson 27

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            • Case Study for Clinical Judgment

            • Anaphylactic Drug Reaction Case Study Forum
            • Quiz: NCSBN Anaphylactic Drug Reaction

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          • Module 3: Enablers and Traits

            This unit addresses the skills the nurses need related to cancer prevention and treatment including effective communication, knowledge of change and conflict management, and use of technology. The concepts of critical thinking and clinical judgment along with learning agility and self-care are introduced as essential skills needed by the oncologic nurse. The importance of cultural competence and the identification of unconscious bias is introduced as key elements in nursing practice.
            • Module 3: Lesson 1: Effective Communication

              Student Learning Outcomes:
              1. Describe the fundamentals of communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. 
              2. Summarize the principles of facilitation skills to help in decision making. 
              3. Describe the learning needs of the adult learner
              4. Describe the principles to effectively teach virtual coaching/learning situations to inspire and engage team members. 
              5. Use skills to effective coaching in individual and group situations to inspire and engage team members.
              Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 38 minutes.

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              8 URLs, 1 Quiz
              • Required Learning Resources and Activities

              • Effective communication in Nursing URL

                Read the contents from ‘Principles of Communication’ to ‘Counter-productive communication techniques’. (30 minutes)

                IntechOpen

              • The Nurse's Role in Patient Education URL

                Read the entire article. (5 minutes)

                Arkansas State University

              • Principles of adult learning URL

                Read the contents of sections ‘Educating adult patients, carers and family members’, ‘Communication in cancer care’. (5 minutes)

                Cancer Australia Website, eviQ

              • Tips on Facilitating Effective Group Discussions URL

                Read the entire article. (10 minutes)

                Brown University

              • What is nurse coaching? URL

                Read the contents of section ‘What is nurse coaching?’. (3 minutes)

                American Holistic Nurses Association

              • Barriers to communication URL

                Watch the video clip and take notes of the good and poor communication. Identify barriers and promoters of effective communication. (5 minutes)

                Mesa Community College

              • Additional Learning Options

              • Patient-Centered Communication and Shared Decision Making URL

                Read the entire article. (1 hour and 40 minutes)

                Institute of Medicine

              • Slide Deck Presentation

              • Effective Communication URL
              • Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 1

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            • Module 3: Lesson 2: Evidence Based Practice

              Student Learning Outcomes:
              1. Define Evidence Based Practice (EBP). 
              2. Discuss the significance of EBP to positive patient outcomes. 
              3. Describe the components and process of EBP.
              4. Explain the role of nursing research in patient care.
              Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 33 minutes.

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              10 URLs, 1 Quiz
              • Required Learning Resources and Activities

              • Evidence-Based Practice: Step by Step: The Seven Steps of Evidence-Based Practice URL

                Read the entire article. (11 minutes)

                American Journal of Nursing

              • Understanding Clinical Expertise: Nurse Education, Experience, and the Hospital Context URL

                Read the contents of section ‘Expertise’ in the literature review of this article. (2 minutes)

                Research in Nursing and Health

              • What do patient values and preferences mean? URL

                Read the contents of section ‘Determinants of patient’s values’, pages 876-878. (6 minutes).

                Patient Education and Counselling Journal

              • Igniting a Spirit of Inquiry URL

                Read the entire article. (12 minutes)

                American Journal of Nursing

              • Asking the Clinical Question URL

                Read the entire article. (12 minutes). 

                American Journal of Nursing

              • Searching for the Evidence URL

                Read the entire article. (19 minutes). 

                American Journal of Nursing

              • Rapid Critical Appraisal URL

                Read the contents from ‘Rapid Critical Appraisal’. (16 minutes)

                American Journal of Nursing

              • Implementing an Evidence-Based Practice Change URL

                Read the contents starting from ‘Engaging the Stakeholders’. (15 minutes). 

                American Journal of Nursing

              • Addiction, Opioids and Pain: Exemplar Nursing Science URL
                Watch the entire video. (60 minutes)
              • Slide Deck Presentation

              • The Evidence-Based Practice URL
              • Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 2

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            • Module: 3 Lesson 3: Change Management

              Student Learning Outcomes:
              1. Describe several change theories.
              2. Explain the change process. 
              3. Describe what is meant by learning organizations
              4. Identify strategies to bring about change.
              Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 8 minutes.

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              13 URLs, 1 Quiz
              • Required Learning Resources and Activities

              • Choosing Strategies for Change URL

                Read the entire article starting from 'Diagnosing Resistance'. (30 minutes)

                Harvard Business Review

              • The Force field Analysis URL

                Read the entire article. (2 minutes)

                University of Cambridge

              • Chaos Theory and Nursing URL

                Read the contents from 'Introduction' to 'Conclusion' (12 minutes)

                International Journal of Caring Sciences

              • 5 CRITICAL STEPS IN THE CHANGE MANAGEMENT PROCESS URL

                Read the entire page (7 minutes)

                Harvard Business School Online

              • Learning Organization URL

                Read the contents from 'The learning organizations' to 'Team learning'. (16 minutes). 

                Infed.org

              • Change management and Communication URL

                Read the entire document. (22 minutes). 

                Commonwealth of Australia

              • Factors influencing large-scale change in healthcare URL

                Read the contents of 'Table: 2 Factors influencing large-scale change in healthcare'. (6 minutes)

                Sax Institute

              • Leading change URL

                Read the contents of 'Idea in brief' and 'Idea in practice' of page no.1. (4 minutes).

                Harvard Business Review

              • 9 key healthcare trends in the 2020s URL

                Read the content of section '9 key healthcare trends in 2020s'. (3 minutes)

                Healthcare Financial Management Association

              • Organizational Change URL

                Read the contents starting from 'Planning and Executing Change Effectively'. (16 minutes)

                University of Minnesota

              • Diffusion of Innovation Theory URL

                Read the entire article. (6 minutes)

                Boston University School of Public Health

              • Bridges Transition Model URL

                Read the entire article. (4 minutes)

                William Bridges Associates

              • Slide Deck Presentation

              • Change Management. URL
              • Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 3

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            • Module 3: Lesson 4: Critical Thinking

              Student Learning Outcomes:
              1. Define Critical Thinking, Clinical Reasoning, and Clinical Judgment.
              2. Identify the components of Critical Thinking. 
              3. Explain the relationship of Critical Thinking, Critical Reasoning, and Clinical  Judgment.
              Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 49 minutes.

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              4 URLs, 1 Quiz
              • Required Learning Resources and Activities

              • The Praxis of Critical Thinking in Nursing URL

                Read contents of pages 18-19, 22-23, 25, 39-42, 44, 54, 58, 67, 83, 87, 97-98, and 114. (39 minutes)

                By Nancyruth Leibold

              • Next Generation NCLEX News URL

                Read contents of page 3. (2 minutes)

                NCSBN

              • Thinking Like a Nurse: A Research-Based Model of Clinical Judgment in Nursing URL

                Read the content of the section 'Research-based model of clinical judgment'. (8 minutes). 

                Christine A. Tanner

              • Slide Deck presentation

              • Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgment URL
              • Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 4

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            • Module 3: Lesson 5: Conflict Management

              Student Learning Outcomes:
              1. Describe conflict management and its benefits in health workplace.
              2. Describe the optimal environment for dialogue in conflict management and resolution.
              3. Describe communication skills to manage a conflict taking into account the roles of those involved.
              Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 48 Minutes

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              10 URLs, 1 Quiz
              • Required Learning Resources and Activities

              • What is Conflict and What Does it Look Like in the Workplace? URL

                Read the entire article (6 minutes)

                Cranaplus

              • Causes of Conflict in Organizations URL

                Read contents of section 'Why organizations have so much conflict?'. (3 minutes)

                OpenStax

              • Five Methods for Managing Conflict URL

                Read the entire page (4 minutes)

                University of Southampton

              • Top Tips for Handling Conflict in Your Team URL

                Read the entire page (5 minutes)

                University of Southampton

              • Taking an Assertive Approach to Conflict Resolution URL

                Read the "Different approach of Conflict Management" (2 minutes)

                American Management Association

              • Being assertive: Reduce stress, communicate better URL

                Read the entire page (8 minutes)

                Mayo Clinic

              • The Assertive Communication URL

                Read the entire article (6 minutes)

                Healthy WA, Department of Health, Government of Western Australia.

              • What Are the Five Conflict Resolution Strategies? URL

                Read: The Thomas-Kilmann Model (2 Minutes)

                Community Portland College

              • How to Be Assertive (Without Losing Yourself) URL

                Read: The Entire Article (12 Minutes)

                Harvard Business Review

              • Slide Deck Presentation

              • Conflict Management URL
              • Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 5

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            • Module 3: Lesson 6: Use of Technology

              Student Learning Outcomes:
              1. Identify the significance of technology related to patient care. 
              2. Describe various types of technology resources.
              3. Explore the elements of systematic inquiry.
              4. Describe the nurse’s role in the use of technology resources related to patient care and outcomes. 
              5. Explore future trends in information technology in healthcare.
              Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 12 minutes

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              11 URLs, 1 Quiz
              • Required Learning Resources and Activities

              • What is Nursing Informatics and Why is it so Important? URL

                Read the entire first page, contents of 'Building blocks of nursing communication' in the second page, and contents of the section 'Privacy, confidentiality and security of health information' on the third page. (6 minutes)

                Canadian Nurses Association

              • Balancing care with technology URL

                Read the entire article. (3 minutes)

                Nursing Management (Springhouse)

              • Health IT Standards URL

                Read the entire article. (3 minutes)

                The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC)

              • An Informatics Infrastructure Is Essential for Evidence-based Practice URL

                Read the entire article. (6 minutes)

                Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association

              • Nurses and the use of computer technology URL

                Read the entire article. (5 mintes)

                Registered Nurse's Association of Ontario

              • The Impact of Emerging Technology on Nursing Care URL

                Read the entire article. (47 minutes)

                Online Journal of Issues in Nursing

              • Computerized Provider Order Entry URL

                Read the entire article. (7 minutes).

                Agency of Healthcare Research and Quality

              • 2020: Emerging Technology in Global Nursing Care URL

                Read the entire page (11 minutes)

                HIMSS

              • Digital Technology and the Future of Health Systems URL

                Read the contents starting from 'A New World of Healthcare' to 'Challenges'. (16 minutes).

                Health Systems & Reforms Journal

              • Additional Learning Material

              • New Technology in Nursing Education and Practice URL

                Read the entire page (22 minutes)

                IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Science (IOSR-JNHS)

              • Slide Deck Presentation

              • Use of Technology URL
              • Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 6

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            • Module 3: Lesson 7: Learning Agility

              Student Learning Outcomes:
              1. Define learning agility.
              2. Describe the importance of learning agility in oncology nursing.
              3. Describe the dimensions of learning agility and the practices for assessing learning.
              4. Identify the capabilities needed to perform in a new situation.
              Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 22 minutes.

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              4 URLs, 1 Quiz
              • Required Learning Resources and Activities

              • High Potentials as High Learners URL

                Read ‘People Agility’, ‘ Results Agility’, ‘Mental Agility’, ‘Change Agility’ and ‘Summary of the characteristics of the learning agile’. (2 minutes)

                Human Resource Management Journal

              • Workforce agility: An answer to turbulence in acute care nursing environments? URL

                Read the entire article. (10 minutes)

                Nursing Management (Springhouse)

              • Tips for Improving Your Learning Agility URL

                Read the entire article. (10 minutes)

                Center for Creative Leadership

              • Slide Deck Presentation

              • Learning Agility URL