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Cancer Nursing Practice

A Textbook for the Specialist Nurse

  • 1st Edition - August 22, 2000
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Nora Kearney, Alison Richardson, Paola Di Giulio
  • Language: English

This textbook is unique in that it is the first European text for nurses practicing beyond the novice level in cancer nursing. Previously European cancer nurses have had to rely on… Read more

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This textbook is unique in that it is the first European text for nurses practicing beyond the novice level in cancer nursing. Previously European cancer nurses have had to rely on North American texts, which are not always culturally transferable. The book presents a synthesis of important issues, which underpin the practice of advanced cancer nursing and are vital to experiencedpractitioners in moving cancer nursing forward. The central concerns of the book reflect the emerging roles of the advanced specialist practitioner and include advanced practice, education, management and research. The text is written by recognised cancernursing experts from throughout Europe who collectively are involved in shaping the future of cancer nursing across the continent.

Key features

  • Unique collection of authors from Europe who are recognised for their respective roles in shaping the future of cancer nursing
  • Key text for those engaging in postgraduate studies on practicing at an advanced level.
  • Explores the different domains of advanced practice in cancer nursing which are necessary to move the specialty forward
  • Unique European text for cancer nurses wishing to develop expert knowledge
  • Based on current research data
  • Produced under the auspices of EONS

    Readership

    Nursing students on Masters and Bachelors level oncology courses; Their educators and researchers; Practitioners and managers in oncology units

    Table of contents

    Cancer nursing as a specialty. The practice base of cancer nursing. Leadership and management: influencing the shape of advanced cancer nursing practice. Clinical decision making. Nursing Education in cancer care. Nursing research in cancer care. Information and education for patients and families. Some ethical issues in cancer nursing. Towards a European framework for cancer nursing services

    Product details

    • Edition: 1
    • Latest edition
    • Published: September 29, 2000
    • Language: English

    About the authors

    NK

    Nora Kearney

    Affiliations and expertise
    Professor of Cancer Care, Director, Cancer Care Research Centre, Department of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Stirling, UK

    AR

    Alison Richardson

    Affiliations and expertise
    Professor of Cancer and Palliative Care Nursing, Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery, King's College, London, UK

    PD

    Paola Di Giulio

    Affiliations and expertise
    Nurse Researcher, Rivista delli Inferimiere, Instituto Mario Negri, Milano, Italy