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Online OCN® Review Course
Learning Objectives
Module I - Quality of Life
- Discuss the physiology, risk factors, prevention and management, and utilization of the nursing process for pain, fatigue, pruritus, sleep disorders, dyspnea, and fever and chills.
- Discuss the physiology, risk factors, prevention and management, and utilization of the nursing process for spiritual distress, financial concerns, emotional distress, social dysfunction, loss and grief, anxiety, altered body image, alopecia, cultural issues, loss of personal control, depression, and survivorship issues.
- Discuss the physiology, risk factors, prevention and management, and utilization of the nursing process for reproductive issues and sexual dysfunction.
- Discuss supportive care issues including dying and death, resources, blood products, nutrition, rehabilitation, vascular access devices, and pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions.
Module II - Protective Mechanisms
- Discuss the physiology, risk factors, prevention and management, and utilization of the nursing process for alterations in mobility, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, alterations in skin integrity, neuropathies, alterations in mental status, infection, and hemorrhage.
Module III - Gastrointestinal and Urinary Function
- Discuss the physiology, risk factors, prevention and management, and utilization of the nursing process for dysphagia, anorexia, cachexia, mucositis, xerostomia, esophagitis, nausea, vomiting, taste alterations, weight changes, and ascites.
- Discuss the physiology, risk factors, prevention and management, and utilization of the nursing process for incontinence, constipation, diarrhea, bowel obstruction, ostomies, urinary diversions, and renal dysfunction.
Module IV - Cardiopulmonary Function
- Discuss the physiology, risk factors, prevention and management, and utilization of the nursing process for anatomical or surgical alterations, pulmonary toxicity related to cancer therapy, anemia, and pleural effusions.
- Discuss the physiology, risk factors, prevention and management, and utilization of the nursing process for lymphedema, cardiovascular toxicity related to cancer therapy, fluid and electrolyte imbalances, and thrombotic events.
Module V - Oncologic Emergencies
- Discuss the physiology, risk factors, prevention and management, and utilization of the nursing process for DIC, SIADH, septic shock, tumor lysis syndrome, anaphylaxis, and hypercalcemia.
- Discuss the physiology, risk factors, prevention and management, and utilization of the nursing process for cardiac tamponade, spinal cord compression, superior vena cava syndrome, and increased intracranial pressure.
Module VI - Scientific Basis for Practice
- List types of carcinogens.
- Discuss the immune system.
- Identify genetic terminology and the “two hit” theory.
- Discuss the pathophysiology, diagnostic measures, and prognosis for skin, lung, breast, ovarian, cervical, endometrial, colon, prostate, testicular, and head and neck cancers.
- Discuss the pathophysiology, diagnostic measures, and prognosis for hematologic malignancies and CNS tumors.
- Identify tumor classification, staging, and grading.
- Describe major treatment modalities for cancer.
Module VII - Health Promotion
- Identify goals, indicators, and data sources for epidemiology.
- Discuss health promotion risk factors and prevention strategies.
- Identify early detection measures.
Module VIII - Professional Performance
- Discuss application of the Standard and Scope of Oncology Nursing Practice.
- Identify appropriate sources of data for evidence-based practice.
- Discuss the education process.
- Identify legal and ethical issues.
- Discuss types of patient advocacy.
- Identify strategies for quality assurance.
- Describe outcomes of professional development.
- Identify opportunities and benefits of collaboration.
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