This course provides specialist education for nurses who work in all areas of cancer and haematology care. The program specifically explores opportunities to progress the development of clinical cancer and haematology practice, build the profile of nurses in these areas of practice, and meet the growing demands for advanced practitioners in cancer and haematology care.
The cancer and haematology nursing course aims to assist nurses who care for people affected by cancer and haematological illness to develop their knowledge and skills for their care. The course will include the biology of cancer and haematology, treatments and integrated multidisciplinary management. The focus is on all aspects of the prevention, diagnosis and management of cancer, future treatment trends and the exploration of the impact of these illnesses on the individual, family and community. With the increasing trends towards both home-based care and towards intensive treatments such as Stem Cell Transplantation, the course provides a broad range of content across a diverse spectrum of cancer and haematology care and explores broadening roles for nurses in cancer and haematology care. Nursing interventions to reduce the impact of cancer and its treatment are addressed, drawing on research and the theoretical underpinnings of cancer and haematology care.
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Mallett St Campus: Sydney Nursing School, Centre for English Teaching, NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, Centre for Health Economics Research and Evaluation
One block from the main campus, this campus houses the Sydney Nursing School, which has courses that lead to registration with the NSW registration Board and to other qualification in a range of nursing specialisations. The Faculty has access to 300 clinical centres where trainee nurses can gain practical experience. Also located on this campus is the University's NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre.