Advanced knowledge and skills in cancer and palliative care nursing for patients across the lifespan will be developed in this subject. Comprehensive health assessment and person-centred decision making principles will underpin learning in this subject. Management of symptoms with an emphasis on pain management and identification of oncology and palliative care emergencies will be addressed. Palliative care and clinical issues for the non-cancer patient with a life limiting illness will also be addressed in this subject.
No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2018.
HD/FL
One session
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health
Master of Nursing (with specialisations)
Master of Clinical Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)
Registered nurse knowledge and experience.
For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.
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The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.