Lesson 1Records and Shift Handover: Key Nurse Notes, When to Alert, ISBAR Talk MethodThis part shows best ways to write records and hand over shifts for chemo patients in hospital. Nurses learn how to make clear notes, know when to call for help, and use ISBAR to keep care smooth, safe, and everyone on the same page.
Writing concise, focused oncology nursing notesRecording assessment findings and trendsDocumenting escalation triggers and responsesPreparing effective ISBAR handoversHandover of high-risk chemotherapy patientsLegal and quality aspects of documentationLesson 2Body Check for Cancer Patients: Mouth Lining, Skin and Hair, IV Lines, Vital Signs, Water BalanceThis part looks at special body checks for cancer patients in hospital, like mouth, skin, hair, IV lines, vital signs, and water levels. Nurses learn to spot early harm from drugs, leaks, dry body, and signs of bad infection or bleeding.
Oral cavity exam for mucositis and infectionSkin, hair, and nail changes from chemotherapyAssessment of peripheral and central IV accessVital signs, early warning scores, and trendsHydration status, edema, and fluid balanceFindings requiring urgent medical reviewLesson 3Lab Results Reading: Low White Cell Levels, ANC Math, Blood Count, Platelets, Salts, Kidney and Liver WorkThis part teaches how to read main lab numbers for cancer patients in hospital, like low white cells, ANC count, blood levels, platelets, salts, and kidney liver checks. Focus is on connecting results to actions and keeping safe.
Calculating and interpreting ANC valuesNeutropenia grades and infection precautionsHemoglobin thresholds and transfusion triggersPlatelet counts, bleeding risk, and safetyElectrolyte abnormalities and urgent actionsRenal and liver function and chemo dosingLesson 4Daily Function and Work Check: Basic Tasks, Home Tasks, Score Scales (Karnofsky, ECOG)This part explains checking daily function and work ability with basic tasks, home duties, and score scales. Nurses learn to link scores to how well chemo is handled, going home plans, rehab needs, and safety thoughts.
Assessing basic ADLs in oncology inpatientsEvaluating IADLs and community functioningUsing Karnofsky Performance Status scaleUsing ECOG Performance Status scaleDocumenting baseline and trend changesImplications for chemo dosing and dischargeLesson 5Check for Other Health Issues Affecting Cancer Care: Sugar Sickness, High Blood Pressure, Drug List Check, Sugar ControlThis part covers full check for other sicknesses that change cancer care, like sugar sickness, high blood pressure, heart problems, and kidney issues. Nurses learn drug list checks, sugar goals, and when to tell the doctor.
Identifying key comorbidities impacting chemoMedication reconciliation and interaction risksAssessing glycemic control and insulin needsMonitoring blood pressure and volume statusRenal and hepatic comorbidity considerationsEscalation criteria for unstable comorbiditiesLesson 6Key Symptom Check: Sickness Feeling, Throwing Up, Tiredness, Mouth Sores, Pain, Hunger, Bowel WaysThis part gives details on checking main symptoms for hospital chemo patients, focusing on sickness, throwing up, tiredness, mouth sores, pain, hunger, and bowel changes. Nurses learn good questions, rating badness, and spotting urgent signs.
Structured nausea and vomiting assessmentEvaluating cancer-related and treatment fatigueOral mucositis grading and impact on intakeComprehensive pain assessment and reassessmentMonitoring appetite, intake, and weight trendsBowel habit changes, constipation, and diarrheaLesson 7Mind and Family Check: Worry Screen, Caregiver Prep, Health Knowledge, Culture BeliefsThis part deals with mind and family checks for hospital chemo patients. Nurses learn to screen for worry and low mood, check caregiver readiness, health knowledge, culture views, and fit teaching and help resources.
Screening for anxiety, depression, and distressAssessing coping style and support systemsEvaluating caregiver readiness and burdenAssessing health literacy and education needsExploring cultural and spiritual care beliefsReferrals to psychosocial and spiritual servicesLesson 8Infection Danger Check and Sources: Main Lines, Skin Breaks, Recent Cuts, Home ContactsThis part explains checking infection danger in cancer hospital patients, looking at main lines, skin breaks, recent work, mouth damage, and home contacts. Nurses learn to see early infection signs and start quick safety steps.
Assessing central venous access infection riskInspecting skin breaks, wounds, and devicesRecent procedures and postoperative risksMucositis and gastrointestinal barrier injuryHousehold and community exposure historyEarly sepsis indicators and isolation needs
