CALHN Nursing Education Courses

Fundamentals of Cancer Nursing Workshop, Day One

Audience:

Open to Nursing Staff, particularly those staff working in the Cancer Program or those with limited experience in cancer. New nursing staff are encouraged to attend within 6 months of commencing in the Cancer Program.

Aim:

The clinical skills workshop is designed to provide nurses new to cancer with the basic knowledge, skills and fundamentals of early recognition, systematic assessment and application of appropriate interventions for cancer supportive care.

Topics Covered

Understanding Cancer
Understanding Anti-Cancer Medications
Treatment Side Effects & Nursing Considerations
Febrile Neutropenia
Interpreting Bloods
Discharge Planning
Problem Solving

Objectives of Workshop

Provide an introduction to cancer, different types, diagnosis and staging
Provide an overview of treatment modalities and describe the different classifications of anti-cancer drugs
Describe potential side effects and toxicities associated with treatment/s and application of appropriate interventions to prevent and respond to supportive care needs
Describe general principles and management of febrile neutropenia
Provide an overview of common cancer blood monitoring values and explore nursing considerations and interventions for patients with abnormal results
Provide an overview of the discharge process for patients with specific cancer needs and explore nursing responsibilities
Demonstrate critical thinking, clinical reasoning and prioritisation of care and assessment