OVERVIEW

Nursing Care: Oncology Nursing is organized by Boston College Connell School of Nursing (BCCSON).

Time limit: 14 days
This course expires on October 18, 2026.

Description:
Cancer is a group of numerous distinct diseases that are characterized by the uncontrolled multiplication of abnormal cells in the body. The class reviews the basics of cancer and the most common types of cancer, including treatments and side effects. Also included are the essentials of evaluating the needs of cancer patients to create meaningful care plans for symptom management and treatment support. With the aforementioned content, learners will be informed to Implement new knowledge for patient education focused on disease prevention and survivorship.