The Breast Care Nurse Practicum
The Breast Care Nurse Practicum (BCNP) is an initiative of the NSW Breast Cancer Institute (NSWBCI) in collaboration with The College of Nursing. The BCNP program incorporates the Specialist Breast Nurse Competency Standards recommended by the National Breast Cancer Centre 2005 and the National Cancer Nursing Education Competency Framework (EdCaN 2009).
The NSWBCI uses a multidisciplinary approach to decision making, support and care, implemented through partnerships with relevant specialists, individuals and organisations.
The clinical program is conducted over one-week at the NSWBCI to provide registered nurses who are caring for women with breast cancer access to multi-specialty health professionals, information and state of the art coordinated care. Participants are provided with a study workbook, resources and a certificate of attendance.
The practicum provides professional development for breast care nurses or the specialist breast nurse.
Pre-requisite:
It is expected that students will have successfully completed The College of Nursing course Breast Cancers 112 (or equivalent) of their postgraduate studies or can demonstrate sufficient clinical experience in breast cancer nursing.
Program outlines
• Diagnostic and assessment procedures
• Patient centred, multidisciplinary approach to treatment, care and support
• Attendance at patient clinics and specific treatments (XRT, surgery, chemotherapy)
• Care coordination of patients with specific conditions such as seromas, lymphoedema, wounds and ongoing treatments
• Role of the Specialist Breast Nurse and the 5 Domains of Practice
• Assessment and treatment of Oncological emergencies
Course Dates
23 – 26 May 2011
18 – 22 July 2011
12 – 16 September 2011
Venue
NSW Breast Cancer Institute, Westmead NSW 2145
Course Fee
Nil fees apply. This program is fully funded by NSWBCI.
Admission
How to apply:
http://www.nursing.edu.au/pdf/BCNPracticum_FM.pdf
More information
www.bci.org.au
Contact the College on (02) 9745 7500 or email CSC@nursing.edu.au
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