Facilitating Learning Activities in Further Education and Master’s Program in Oncology Nursing

Abstract

AbstractThe number of patients with cancer is increasing, resulting in complex disease patterns and multifaceted patient needs. Both the municipal health service and specialist health services face growing challenges. Oncology nursing students must be trained to see situations comprehensively, act when a patient’s situation worsens, and communicate effectively with the patient and the patient’s relatives. Much of this training will take place during the students’ practice studies, but these periods are short, and there are many aspects of nursing for students to focus on. Simulation offers one option for promoting learning in nursing education. Simulation is an effective supplement to traditional lectures in oncology nursing programs, giving students the opportunity to rehearse their skills and learn where they need more practice.