An oncology clinical experience in an Israeli baccalaureate nursing program

J Nurs Educ. 1997 Sep;36(7):337-9. doi: 10.3928/0148-4834-19970901-12.

Abstract

Cancer is a serious health hazard in Israel. There is, therefore, a need to appropriately prepare nurses to administer quality care to oncology patients. Hadassah-Hebrew University School of Nursing has designed and implemented a routine clinical oncology experience for third- and fourth-year students in their baccalaureate nursing program. The clinical experience includes a special orientation day, exposure to treatment modalities, rotations through several oncology settings, post-conference sessions devoted to cancer pain control, and the spiritual needs of cancer patients. Although the experience does not make the students oncology experts, it gives them a greater awareness of the multifaceted nature of oncology nursing.

MeSH terms

  • Clinical Competence
  • Curriculum*
  • Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate*
  • Humans
  • Israel
  • Oncology Nursing / education*
  • Students, Nursing