Inpatient 8A/B Pathway
Courses have been selected to support nurses working on the inpatient hematology oncology and cellular therapy transplant unit in Central Zone. Nurses on 8A/B provide complex oncology care to patients with hematological malignancies and their families. Nurses need to demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and competencies according to standards for specialized cancer nurses to practice on 8A/B.
Courses Included
| Phase | Courses Included* | Delivery | Duration | Learning Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novice to Advanced Beginner | Focus on Unit Specific Orientation | CNE/CPL/CRN | N/A | N/A |
| Cancer Care Basics for Nova Scotia | Asynchronous | 12 weeks | 25 hours | |
| Advanced Beginner to Competent | Cancer Systemic Therapy Certification Course (Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy course) | Synchronous | 11 weeks | 60 hours |
| Competent to Proficient | Foundations in Oncology Nursing Practice on Demand for Nova Scotia | Asynchronous | 16 weeks | 40 hours |
| Complex Malignant Hematology | Asynchronous | 20 weeks | 40 hours | |
| Proficient to Expert |
Interprofessional Psychosocial Oncology: Introduction to Theory and Practice (IPODE) Do not take this course unless you are available for the weekly live sessions of the entire course. A failed credit will be assigned if you drop the course after the deadline or fail to meet the course requirements by the course end. |
Synchronous | 16 weeks | 48 hours |
| Chemotherapy Competency Maintenance Course (CCMC) | Asynchronous | 8 weeks | 5 hours |