This course will focus on the diagnostic and management dimensions of select cancers including hereditary cancer syndromes. Specialized content will focus on the therapeutic modalities utilized during the acute care phase of the cancer continuum across multiple care settings. Pharmacology of cancer therapies will be explored.
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) Differentiate among specific cancer types in terms of: epidemiology, etiology, prevention, screening, detection, classification, and treatment; 2) Apply diagnostic approaches and methods to cancer management; 3) Explain concepts and principles of cancer staging for various cancer types; 4) Apply general principles of treatment planning in cancer management; 5) Compare major treatment modalities; 6) Evaluate evidence-based therapeutic and pharmacologic treatment strategies for patients across the cancer care continuum; 7) Articulate the role of the advanced practice nurse in the interprofessional management of patients.
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) Differentiate among specific cancer types in terms of: epidemiology, etiology, prevention, screening, detection, classification, and treatment; 2) Apply diagnostic approaches and methods to cancer management; 3) Explain concepts and principles of cancer staging for various cancer types; 4) Apply general principles of treatment planning in cancer management; 5) Compare major treatment modalities; 6) Evaluate evidence-based therapeutic and pharmacologic treatment strategies for patients across the cancer care continuum; 7) Articulate the role of the advanced practice nurse in the interprofessional management of patients.