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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

NUR013

Course Name:

Oncology Nursing

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. GİZEM YAĞMUR YALÇIN

Course Lecturer(s):

TUĞBA PEHLİVAN

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	In this course, it is aimed for students to know the mechanism of cancer, which is the basis of oncology nursing, the signs and symptoms of cancer, cancer treatment methods and side effects, the signs and symptoms of the most common cancers in our country, and the problems that the individual with cancer and her/his family experience due to diagnosis and treatment.
Course Content:	This course; It covers the basic concepts, the roles and responsibilities of the oncology nurse, the etiology and epidemiology of cancer, the diagnosis of cancer patients, the use of different treatment methods and effective nursing interventions in the management of their side effects.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Knows the roles and responsibilities, ethical issues of oncology nursing
2) Defines the basic concepts of oncology nursing.
3) Explains the biology of cancer and influencing factors
4) Understands the importance of risk factors, prevention and early diagnosis in cancer.
5) Understands the roles and responsibilities of nurses in cancer treatment methods (chemotherapy, radiotherapy).
6) Learns symptom control in oncology nursing.
7) Learns care practices for hematological problems in oncology nursing.
8) Learns care practices for gastrointestinal problems in oncology nursing.
9) Learns care practices for psychological problems in oncology nursing.
10) Defines the problems and needs of the patient and her/his family in the process.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Roles and Responsibilities of Oncology Nurses & Ethics in Cancer Nursing	-
2)	Basic Concepts in Oncology Nursing	-
3)	Cancer Development Process Cancerogenesis, Angiogenesis, Invasion and Metastasis	-
4)	Etiology and Epidemiology of Cancer	-
5)	Diagnosis/Screening Methods in Cancer Cancer Prevention	-
6)	Treatment methods in Patients with Cancer-1 Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy, Surgery	-
7)	Treatment methods in Patients with Cancer-2 Targeted therapies, Immunotherapy Stem cell transplant	-
8)	Midterm	-
9)	Oncological Emergencies	-
10)	Symptom Management in Cancer Patients-1 Pain, fatigue, dyspnea and nursing interventions	-
11)	Symptoms Management in Cancer Patients-2 Neutropenic patient, mucositis, nutritional problems and nursing interventions	-
12)	Symptoms Management in Cancer Patients-3 Gastro-Intestinal Toxicities (Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation) and nursing intervention	-
13)	Psychological Problems and Symptom Management in Cancer Patients	-
14)	Palliative Care in Cancer Patients	-
15)	Final	-

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

1. Dünya Sağlık Örgütü Uluslararası Kanser Araştırmaları Kurumu, Dünya Kanser Raporu, http://whqlibdoc.who.int/publications/2009/ 9789283204237_tur_p1-104.pdf,
2. Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Sağlık Bakanlığı Sağlık İstatistikleri yıllığı http://www.tusak.saglik.gov.tr/saglik_istatistikleri_yilligi_2010.pdf
3. Can G (2010). (Editor) Onkoloji Hemşireliğinde Kanıta Dayalı Bakım. Nobel tıp kitabevi. İstanbul.
4. Can G (2015).Onkoloji Hemşireliği, Nobel tıp kitabevi. İstanbul.

References:

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Program Outcomes
1) Possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill nursing roles and functions.
2) Fulfills the health care needs of individuals, families, and society by utilizing professional roles through a holistic and evidence-based approach, in accordance with the nursing process, ethical principles, patient safety, and quality standards.
3) Uses care and informatics technologies in nursing practice, research, education, and management.
4) Establishes effective communication and collaboration with individuals, families, society, colleagues, other healthcare team members, and organizations for the development and delivery of healthcare services.
5) Accesses international nursing literature through the use of a foreign language.
6) Adheres to the relevant legislation in professional nursing practices.
7) Applies lifelong learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills in personal and professional life.
8) Determines protection and nursing care priorities in situations that impact public health on a large scale, such as natural disasters and pandemics, and demonstrates responsiveness in crisis management.
9) Contributes to the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of health policies and organizational quality systems.
10) Takes an active role in research, projects, and activities with a sense of social responsibility.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill nursing roles and functions.
2)	Fulfills the health care needs of individuals, families, and society by utilizing professional roles through a holistic and evidence-based approach, in accordance with the nursing process, ethical principles, patient safety, and quality standards.
3)	Uses care and informatics technologies in nursing practice, research, education, and management.
4)	Establishes effective communication and collaboration with individuals, families, society, colleagues, other healthcare team members, and organizations for the development and delivery of healthcare services.
5)	Accesses international nursing literature through the use of a foreign language.
6)	Adheres to the relevant legislation in professional nursing practices.
7)	Applies lifelong learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills in personal and professional life.
8)	Determines protection and nursing care priorities in situations that impact public health on a large scale, such as natural disasters and pandemics, and demonstrates responsiveness in crisis management.
9)	Contributes to the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of health policies and organizational quality systems.
10)	Takes an active role in research, projects, and activities with a sense of social responsibility.

Assessment & Grading

Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	13	26
Study Hours Out of Class	6	12
Homework Assignments	12	24
Midterms	1	2
Final	1	2
Total Workload		66