Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing
- 6th Edition - October 9, 2019
- Imprint: Saunders
- Author: Oncology Nursing Society
- Editor: Jeannine M. Brant
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 5 9 5 4 5 - 2
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 6 0 8 6 2 - 6
The only OCN® Exam review developed in collaboration with the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS), the Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing, 6th Edition is the must-have OCN® certi… Read more
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Request a sales quoteThe only OCN® Exam review developed in collaboration with the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS), the Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing, 6th Edition is the must-have OCN® certification review resources. This essential guide covers the entire scope of practice for oncology nursing and reflects important changes in the dynamic field of cancer treatment and care. The thoroughly revised sixth edition follows the latest test blueprint for the OCN® Exam and is presented in a streamlined outline format to help you focus on the most important information. Recognized as the definitive resource for concepts and practice in oncology nursing, this is the #1 review tool when preparing for OCN® certification!
- This definitive study resource for the OCN® Examination is the only such resource developed in collaboration with and endorsed by the Oncology Nursing Society.
- Coverage of the entire scope of oncology care includes quality of life, protective mechanisms, gastrointestinal and urinary function, cardiopulmonary function, oncologic emergencies, the scientific basis for practice, health promotion, and professional performance.
- Consistent outline format provides a quick-reference review that begins with theory and continues through the steps of the nursing process.
- Emphasis on QSEN competencies is designed to reduce errors, with a focus on safety and evidence-based practice including Safety Alerts for cancer chemotherapy drugs.
- Updates on cancer treatment and related nursing care include the most current and accurate information, preparing you for the OCN exam and for enhanced clinical practice.
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Contributors
- Reviewers
- Preface
- Part 1: The Care Continuum
- 1: Epidemiology, Prevention, and Health Promotion
- Overview
- Assessment
- Management
- 2: Screening and Early Detection
- Overview
- Assessment
- Management
- Expected Patient Outcomes
- 3: Survivorship
- Overview
- Assessment
- Management
- Expected Patient Outcomes
- 4: Palliative and End-of-Life Care
- Overview
- Assessment
- Management
- Expected Patient Outcomes
- 5: Nurse Navigation Across the Cancer Continuum
- Overview
- Assessment
- Management
- Expected Patient outcomes
- 6: Communication and Shared Decision Making
- Part 2: Scientific Basis for Practice
- 7: Carcinogenesis
- 8: Immunology
- 9: Precision Medicine
- 10: Genetic Risk Factors
- Overview
- Assessment
- Management
- Expected Patient Outcomes
- 11: Clinical Trials and Research Protocols
- 12: Bone and Soft Tissue Cancers
- 13: Breast Cancer
- 14: Gastrointestinal Cancers
- Esophageal Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer (CRC)
- Anal Cancer
- Hepatocellular Cancer (HCC)
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- 15: Genitourinary Cancers
- Kidney Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- 16: Head and Neck Cancers
- 17: HIV-Related Cancers
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- HIV-related lymphoma (Carbone, Volpi, Gualeni, & Gloghini, 2017; Carr, 2013; Reid et al., 2018; Yarchoan & Uldrick, 2018)
- HIV-related Kaposi sarcoma (KS)
- Other malignancies
- Nursing implications
- 18: Leukemia
- Leukemia Overview
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
- Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APL)
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
- 19: Lung Cancer
- 20: Lymphoma
- 21: Multiple Myeloma
- 22: Neurologic System Cancers
- 23: Reproductive System Cancers
- Overview
- 24: Skin Cancer
- Part 3: Treatment Modalities
- 25: Surgery
- Overview
- Assessment
- Management
- Expected Patient Outcomes
- 26: Nursing Implications of Hematopoietic Stem Transplantation
- Overview
- Assessment
- Management
- Nonpharmacologic Management
- Expected Patient Outcomes
- 27: Radiation Therapy
- Overview
- Assessment
- Management
- Expected Patient Outcomes
- 28: Chemotherapy and Hormonal Therapy
- Overview
- Assessment (Neuss et al., 2017; Olsen, 2019)
- Expected Patient Outcomes
- 29: Biotherapies: Targeted Therapies and Immunotherapies
- Biotherapies
- Targeted Therapies
- Immunotherapy
- 30: Support Therapies and Access Devices
- Blood Component Therapy
- Access Devices—Venous, Arterial, Peritoneal, Intraventricular, Epidural or Intrathecal, and Pleural
- Part 4: Palliation of Symptoms
- 31: Pharmacologic Interventions
- Antimicrobials (Bow, 2015; National Comprehensive Cancer Network, 2018a; Shelton, 2018; Wingard, 2016; Zitella, 2014)
- Antiinflammatory Agents (Martin, 2014; NCCN, 2018)
- Antiemetic Agents (Basch et al., 2011; Feyer & Jordan, 2011; Hainsworth, 2008; Hesketh, 2008; Hesketh, Kris, Basche, & LYMAN, 2017; NCCN, 2018b)
- Analgesics (NCCN, 2018)
- Psychotropic Drugs: Anxiolytics and Sedative-Hypnotics (Cohen & White, 2018; Matthews, 2018; NCCN, 2017d)
- Antidepressants (Cohen & White, 2018; NCCN, 2017d)
- Anticonvulsants (Armstrong, et al., 2016; Olsen, LeFebvre, & Brassil, 2019; Santomasso, et al., 2018; Tradounsky, 2013)
- Myeloid Growth Factors (Bennett, Djulbegovic, Norris, & Armitage, 2013; Camp-Sorrell, 2018; NCCN, 2017e)
- Expected Patient Outcomes
- 32: Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Modalities
- Overview
- Assessment
- Management
- Expected Patient Outcomes
- 33: Cardiovascular Symptoms
- Lymphedema
- EDEMA
- Malignant pericardial effusion
- Cardiovascular toxicity related to cancer therapy
- Thrombotic events
- Expected Patient Outcomes
- 34: Cognitive Symptoms
- Cancer and Cancer Treatment-Related Cognitive Impairment
- Delirium
- 35: Endocrine Symptoms
- 36: Fatigue
- Overview
- Assessment
- Management (Table 36.1)
- Expected Patient Outcomes
- 37: Gastrointestinal Symptoms
- Xerostomia
- Dysphagia (Oral)
- Mucositis (Oral)
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Ascites
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Expected Patient Outcomes
- 38: Genitourinary Symptoms
- Urinary Incontinence
- Ostomies and Urinary Diversions
- Renal Dysfunction
- 39: Hematologic and Immune Symptoms
- Overview
- Neutropenia
- Anemia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Infection
- Hemorrhage
- Fever and Chills
- Expected Patient Outcomes
- 40: Integumentary Symptoms
- Overview
- Assessment
- Management
- Expected Patient Outcomes
- 41: Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Overview
- Assessment
- Management
- Expected Patient Outcomes
- 42: Neurologic Symptoms
- Overview
- Assessment (Table 42.2)
- Management
- Expected Patient Outcomes
- 43: Nutrition Issues
- Weight Changes and Body Composition
- Taste Alterations
- Anorexia
- Cachexia
- Nutrition Support Therapy
- 44: Pain
- Overview
- Assessment
- Management
- Expected Patient Outcomes
- 45: Respiratory Symptoms
- Anatomic or Surgical Alterations
- Pulmonary Toxicity Related to Cancer Therapy
- Dyspnea
- Pleural Effusions
- Expected Patient Outcomes
- 46: Sleep–Wake Disturbances
- Overview
- Assessment
- Management
- Expected Patient Outcomes
- Part 5: Psychosocial Dimensions of Care
- 47: Altered Body Image
- Overview
- Assessment
- Management
- Expected Patient Outcomes
- 48: Caregiver Burden
- Overview
- Assessment
- Management (Oncology Nursing Society, 2017)
- Expected Caregiver Outcomes
- 49: Cultural and Spiritual Care
- Overview
- Assessment
- Management
- Expected Patient Outcomes
- 50: Psychosocial Disturbances and Coping
- Emotional Distress
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Loss of Personal Control
- Loss and Grief
- Coping
- 51: Sexuality and Sexual Dysfunction
- Overview
- Assessment
- Management
- Expected Patient Outcomes
- Part 6: Oncologic Emergencies
- 52: Metabolic Emergencies
- Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
- Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
- Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
- Hypersensitivity
- Anaphylaxis
- Sepsis and Septic Shock
- Tumor Lysis Syndrome
- Hypercalcemia
- 53: Structural Emergencies
- Increased Intracranial Pressure
- Spinal Cord Compression (SCC)
- Superior Vena Cava Syndrome (SVCS)
- Cardiac Tamponade
- Bowel Obstruction
- Bowel Perforation
- Pneumonitis
- Part 7: Professional Practice
- 54: Standards of Practice and Professional Performance
- 55: Evidence-Based Practice
- Evidence-Based Practice
- 56: Principles of Education and Learning
- 57: Legal Issues
- 58: Ethical Issues
- 59: Professional Issues
- Quality improvement
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Educational and professional development
- 60: Compassion Fatigue
- Overview
- Assessment
- Management
- Index
- Edition: 6
- Published: October 9, 2019
- Imprint: Saunders
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323595452
- eBook ISBN: 9780323608626
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Jeannine M. Brant
Affiliations and expertise
Oncology Nurse Specialist, Director and Lead Scientist, Collaborative Science and Innovation, Billings Clinic, Billings, Montana