Advanced Nursing Practice in Oncology

The course will focus on the examination of theory and research literature from the physiological, socio-behavioural, medical, and nursing sciences for application in advanced level nursing practice in the care of adults and children with cancer and their families across the cancer continuum. Emphasis will be placed on a reflective practitioner model to facilitate the participants ability to apply theory and evidence in advanced level nursing practice to address common issues in the clinical course of cancer in the context of the multidisciplinary team. In-class 3 hours/week

Program Requirements Course Type: Core Course Clinical Field