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NUI Galway Postgrad Nursing (Oncology) Exams - Winter 2007/2008, Exams of Nursing

Information about the examinations for the postgraduate diploma in nursing (oncology) program at national university of ireland, galway during the winter semester of 2007/2008. The exam code, modules, paper number, repeat paper information, examiners, duration, and requirements. Three critical thinking questions are also provided for students to answer, each related to different aspects of oncology nursing and patient care.

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Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh GX_____
National University of Ireland, Galway
Semester I Examinations 2007/ 2008
Exam Code(s) PDO1
Exam(s) Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Oncology)
Module Code(s) NU169
Module(s) Experiencing Cancer
Paper No.
Repeat Paper
External Examiner(s) Prof. Davina Porock
Internal Examiner(s) Prof Kathleen Murphy
Dr Maura Dowling
Instructions: Please answer THREE (3) questions.
All questions carry an equal mark.
Please note that you are expected to use the literature and
examples from your practice to support your answers
where appropriate.
Duration 3 hours
No. of Pages 1
Department(s) School of Nursing and Midwifery
Course Co-ordinator(s) Dr Maura Dowling
Requirements:
MCQ
Handout
Statistical Tables
Graph Paper
Log Graph Paper
Other Material
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Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh GX_____

National University of Ireland, Galway

Semester I Examinations 2007/ 2008

Exam Code(s) PDO Exam(s) Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Oncology) Module Code(s) NU Module(s) Experiencing Cancer Paper No. Repeat Paper External Examiner(s) Prof. Davina Porock Internal Examiner(s) Prof Kathleen Murphy Dr Maura Dowling Instructions: Please answer THREE (3) questions. All questions carry an equal mark. Please note that you are expected to use the literature and examples from your practice to support your answers where appropriate. Duration 3 hours No. of Pages 1 Department(s) School of Nursing and Midwifery Course Co-ordinator(s) Dr Maura Dowling Requirements : MCQ Handout Statistical Tables Graph Paper Log Graph Paper Other Material

  1. Halldorsdottir and Hamrin (1996) reveal that the cancer experience is a lived experience, characterised by uncertainty, vulnerability, isolation and discomfort. Critically discuss this view of the cancer experience. (100%).
  2. Ahlberg and Nordner (2006) argue that support groups offer an opportunity for patients to share experiences and emotions as well as exchange information. Provide a critical examination of this view (100%).
  3. Wilkinson et al. (2002) argue that when nurse-patient patient communication in cancer is effective, it can result not only in psychological benefits for patients, but also physical benefits. Critically analyse the role of effective communication in oncology nursing. (100%)
  4. King (2006, p.6) argues that oncology nurses “…should not assume they know how QOL is affected when individuals are living with cancer or undergoing treatment”. Critically discuss this view. (100%).
  5. According to Powe and Finnie (2003), “Cancer fatalism is a complex phenomenon with potentially far-reaching implications” (p. 463). Critically evaluate this view. (100%).
  6. Corner (2002, p.194) describes the work of oncology nurses as “emotion focused”. Provide a critical examination of this view. (100%) -END-