Introduction to Cancer Nursing

Venue:

Seminar room
Level 5 Delacy Building

Date details:

2 day workshop

0830-1630hrs

03.05.2024 08:00-16:30 Day 1
10.05.2024 08:00-16:30 Day 2
08.11.2024 08:00-16:30 Day 1
15.11.2024 08:00-16:30 Day 2

Closing date for registrations: 2 weeks before day 1 (run’s 2 times per year)

Online registration and payment link:

Course overview:

This two day program aims to increase participants’ knowledge about nursing care that is required by patients when they are undergoing treatment/s for cancer.

Speakers:

The program is facilitated by a range of clinical experts in cancer care including; Clinical Nurse Consultants, Clinical Nurse Educators, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Medical specialists and allied health

Key topics:

On completion of this study day, it is anticipated that participants will be able to:
- Outline cancer nursing with an appreciation of the principles of oncology and haematology malignancies
- Identify cancer cell variables, diagnostic strategies & interpretation to assess treatment options
- Apply principles of surgical management and nursing care of a patient with a malignant disease
- Discuss principles and nursing management of medical and radiation oncology treatments
- Discuss principles and nursing management of bone marrow and stem cell transplant treatment
- Discuss Genetics, Fertility and Pregnancy options and treatment related effects
- Treatment and disease related symptom management
- Outline palliative care management for the cancer patient and their family

Who should attend:

This workshop is designed for Registered Nurses working in Cancer Services

Course enquiries:

Nurse Education & Development Centre (NEDC)
Phone: 02 8382 2276
Email: svhs.nedc@svha.org.au

Pricing:

$350 + GST

Parking:

Participants are required to organise their own travel and parking arrangements.

Cancellation policy:

Cancellation provided up to 5 working days before the program a full refund will be issued.
Cancellation past the 5 working days and before 24 hours prior to the program half refund will be issued.
Cancellation with 24hrs prior to the program no refund is issued.

Cancellation should be in writing to SVHS.NEDC@svha.org.au

St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney does not accept responsibility for any act or omission on the part of the Seminar/Conference/Event organiser/presenters. No liability is accepted for inaccuracy, misdescription, delay, damage, personal injury or death.

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