Diploma in Oncology/Cancer Nursing
About the Course:
The Diploma in Oncology/Cancer Nursing (DION) is a 2 year part – time modular programme (Theory & Practice). The course is accredited by Pakistan Nursing Council and affiliated with the Postgraduate College of Nursing of the Punjab , Lahore.
| It consists of 14 Core Modules:
- Foundations in Cancer Care
- Nursing for Cancer Care
- Communication in Cancer Nursing
- Nursing Care for Patients Receiving Chemotherapy
- Haemato – Oncology Nursing Care
- Nursing Care for Women with Cancer
- Nursing Management for the Cancer Patient with Pain
- Nursing Care for the Acute/Critically Ill Cancer Patient
- Palliative Care and Care of the Dying Person and Family
- Cancer Nursing Leadership
- Teaching and Learning in Cancer Care
- Nursing Care of Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy
- Nursing Care of Patients with Head and Neck Cancer
- Nursing Care of Children and Adolescents with Cancer
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| Each Module may be taken as a stand alone module. For further details apply separately.
Eligibility/Criteria for Admission to 2 years programme:
- Diploma in General Nursing Second Division (grade 60%) and above from an accredited Nursing Educational Institution (approved by Pakistan Nursing Council).
- Diploma in Midwifery (females only) Second Division and above from an accredited Nursing Educational Institution (approved by Pakistan Nursing Council).
- Baccalaureate Degree in Generic Nursing (BScN Generic) GPA 2.5 and above from an accredited Nursing Educational Institution (approved by Pakistan Nursing Council).
- At least 1-year experience as a Registered Nurse from any institution or hospital recognized by Pakistan Nursing Council (preferably experience in oncology/critical care unit).
- Current registration with Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC).
- Candidates who have completed General Nursing after 1995 will have to be Matriculate & with Science 2nd Division with 45% marks in Science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics) or equivalent (Intermediate with Science is preferable).
Students from Other Countries (Foreign Students):
Foreign Students are invited to apply for the whole course or for required modules (includes Theory & Clinical Practice). For further details apply separately.
Course Fee (Pakistani Currency):
Diploma in Oncology/Cancer Nursing is based on 14 Modules (details are mentioned in the Prospectus). Each Module costs Rs. 5,000. Half of the total amount (Rs. 35,000/-) is pay able at the start of 1 st year and rest is payable at the start of 2nd year.
Free Places:
Free Places are offered to Government Sector Hospital Employees (Pakistani) each year.
Self Supporting Students:
Candidates who are applying on a self–supporting basis may be offered employment at SKMCH&RC for the period of course on a contractual basis. It depends on the eligibility for employment and if a vacancy is available.
Accommodation:
Single accommodation is available for every DION student and foreign student.
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Prospectus:
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For further information, please contact:
Office Coordinator – Nursing Division Office
Tel: +92 42 5945100 Ext: 2384
Fax: +92 42 5945205, 5945206, 5945210
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