This unit uses group work and late enrolment may affect your ability to participate actively.
Introduction
In this unit, you will develop skills in critical evaluation, evidence-informed practice, and person-centred care to enhance the patient experience in oncology nursing. You will gain expertise in investigating care practices, analysing patient feedback and identifying gaps between patient experiences and clinical practice.
You will apply evidence-informed decision-making to design quality improvement initiatives that align with national standards and healthcare quality frameworks. Additionally, you will strengthen your ability to navigate ethical dilemmas with empathy, advocate for best practices, and contribute to advancing oncology nursing to improve the patient experience.
Summary
| Unit name | Oncology Nursing 3 |
| Unit code | CNA514 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Ms Carli Shaw |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Apply an evidence-informed approach to oncology nursing to enhance patient experience and support clinical decision-making.
- Develop initiatives in oncology nursing to optimise patient experience.
- Reflect on ethical dilemmas in oncology nursing to promote empathetic cancer care.
- Propose recommendations to advocate for advancements in own oncology nursing practice.
- Apply academic integrity, authenticity and own academic voice to foster credibility and professionalism in healthcare communication.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Individual Study – This unit is offered fully online via MyLO (My Learning Online). You are expected to devote around 10 hours per week to the study materials, assessment tasks and self-directed learning. Online wwebinar - 1 hour, 3 times.
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| Assessment | Evaluation of oncology nursing practice (30%)|Report and structured reflection (30%)|Interactive oral assessment – proposal of a quality improvement plan (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator. |
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| Recommended | Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the Reading List link in MyLO, or the unit Reading List on the University Library website. |
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