The practicum course guides the student in a synthesis of content from
nursing and related sciences and allows for the application of this knowledge to the role of the advanced practice nurse providing advanced nursing care to patients and families across the cancer care continuum. Students will gain experience in a variety of settings that will advance their proficiency in caring for patients and families with cancer.
Prerequisite: Advanced Pathophysiology, Advanced Pharmacology and Advanced Health Assessment across the Lifespan.
Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: 1) Apply evidence in the assessment and management of patients across the cancer care continuum; 2) Collaborate with health professionals to plan and implement best practices in cancer care; 3) Evaluate the treatment plan for value and quality and modify as needed; 4) Analyze the ethical, legal, cost, and policy issues affecting advanced practice nursing of patients and families across the cancer care continuum; 5) Discuss the value of multidisciplinary cancer care teams to provide the most appropriate care for this complex and vulnerable population; 6) Demonstrate and document personal and professional growth in the role of the advanced practice nurse.
nursing and related sciences and allows for the application of this knowledge to the role of the advanced practice nurse providing advanced nursing care to patients and families across the cancer care continuum. Students will gain experience in a variety of settings that will advance their proficiency in caring for patients and families with cancer.
Prerequisite: Advanced Pathophysiology, Advanced Pharmacology and Advanced Health Assessment across the Lifespan.
Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: 1) Apply evidence in the assessment and management of patients across the cancer care continuum; 2) Collaborate with health professionals to plan and implement best practices in cancer care; 3) Evaluate the treatment plan for value and quality and modify as needed; 4) Analyze the ethical, legal, cost, and policy issues affecting advanced practice nursing of patients and families across the cancer care continuum; 5) Discuss the value of multidisciplinary cancer care teams to provide the most appropriate care for this complex and vulnerable population; 6) Demonstrate and document personal and professional growth in the role of the advanced practice nurse.