Breast Cancer Surgical Interventions
This unit of study will allow nurses to expand their knowledge of specific nursing interventions relating to breast cancer surgery.
Specialist Breast Cancer Nurses: Advocating for individualised care
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time for raising awareness, fostering support, and advancing education about breast cancer. As the number of breast cancer survivors is increasing, accessing supportive care has become crucial for individuals to recover and maintain their quality of life (Breast Cancer Network Australia, n.d.). ‘Living Well, Your Way’ is Breast…
Step-by-step guide to performing a breast self-exam
Being breast-aware means understanding what is normal for your own body. According to the McGrath Foundation (2018), whilst three-quarters of Australian females believe they are breast aware, only around 16% actually possess the required skills and knowledge, which is why it is critical that females are educated on how to understand what is normal, and…
Why this Graduate Certificate is essential for every Breast Cancer Nurse
Featured Image: Orawan Pattarawimonchai on Shutterstock The choice to start my postgraduate studies with the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) was an easy one. ACN is renowned for its Graduate Certificate in Breast Cancer Nursing, which is delivered online in a fresh and interactive learning platform. The course encouraged collaboration and soon started to provide…