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Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing
- 7th Edition - June 30, 2023
- Editors: Oncology Nursing Society, Jeannine M. Brant, Diane G. Cope, Marlon Garzo Saría
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 8 4 2 2 - 9
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 3 0 5 1 - 2
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 3 3 1 7 - 9
This definitive resource for the specialty of oncology nursing will help you prepare for oncology nursing practice and for OCN® certification! The Core Curriculum for Oncology Nur… Read more
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Request a sales quoteThis definitive resource for the specialty of oncology nursing will help you prepare for oncology nursing practice and for OCN® certification! The Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing, 7th Edition is the definitive resource for the specialty of oncology nursing, developed in collaboration with the Oncology Nursing Society. Organized to follow the OCN® Exam blueprint, this book covers the entire scope of oncology nursing, including screening and the continuum of cancer care, the scientific basis for practice, types of cancer, treatment modalities, palliation of symptoms, and cultural and spiritual care. An overview of each problem includes assessment, management, and expected patient outcomes. Edited by a team of oncology nursing experts led by Jeannine M. Brant and written in a streamlined outline format, the Core Curriculum is the #1 resource for the specialty of oncology nursing, for initial OCN® certification, and for OCN® recertification.
- This definitive study resource for oncology nursing practice and the OCN® Examination is the only such resource developed in collaboration with and under the editorship of the Oncology Nursing Society.
- Easy-to-use outline format makes study and review easier; it begins with theory and continues through the steps of the nursing process.
- Safety Alerts and emphasis on safety highlight safety considerations to reduce errors and promote quality care.
- Content on cancer treatment and related nursing care includes the most current and accurate information, preparing you for the OCN® Exam and for enhanced clinical practice.
- Approximately 60 full-color illustrations and more than 150 summary tables explain complex concepts in oncology nursing, including up-to-date cancer staging information.
- Coverage of pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions includes both traditional and alternative therapies.
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Brief Contents
- Study Guide
- Copyright
- Contributors
- Reviewers
- Preface
- Part 1: The Care Continuum
- 1. Epidemiology, Prevention, and Health Promotion
- Overview
- Assessment
- Management
- References
- 2. Screening and Early Detection
- Overview
- Assessment
- Management
- References
- 3. Survivorship
- Overview
- Assessment
- Management
- References
- 4. Palliative and End-of-Life Care
- Overview
- Assessment
- Management
- References
- 5. Nurse Navigation Across the Cancer Continuum
- Overview
- Assessment
- Management
- References
- 6. Communication and Shared Decision-Making
- References
- Part 2: Scientific Basis for Practice
- 7. Carcinogenesis
- References
- 8. Immunology
- References
- 9. Precision Medicine
- References
- 10. Genetics and Cancer
- Overview
- Assessment
- Management
- References
- 11. Research Protocols and Clinical Trials
- References
- Part 3: Site-Specific Cancers
- 12. Bone and Soft Tissue Cancers
- Overview
- Management
- References
- 13. Breast Cancer
- Overview
- Management
- References
- 14. Gastrointestinal Cancers
- Esophageal Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Anal Cancer
- Hepatocellular Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- References
- 15. Genitourinary Cancers
- Kidney Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- References
- 16. Head and Neck Cancers
- Overview
- Management
- References
- 17. Infection-Related Cancers
- Overview
- Bacterial
- Parasitic
- Viral
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- HIV-related Lymphoma
- HIV-related Kaposi Sarcoma
- Other Malignancies
- Nursing Implications
- References
- 18. Leukemia
- Overview
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
- References
- 19. Lung Cancer
- Overview
- Management
- References
- 20. Lymphoma
- Hodgkin lymphoma
- Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
- References
- 21. Multiple Myeloma
- Overview
- Management
- References
- 22. Myelofibrosis
- Overview
- Management
- References
- 23. Neurologic System Cancers
- Overview
- Management
- References
- 24. Reproductive System Cancers
- Cervical Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia
- Vulvar Cancer
- Vaginal Cancer
- Testicular Cancer
- Penile Cancer
- References
- 25. Skin Cancer
- Overview
- Management
- References
- Part 4: Treatment Modalities
- 26. Surgery
- Overview
- Assessment
- Management
- References
- 27. Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and CAR-T-Cell Therapy
- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant
- Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell Therapy
- References
- 28. Radiation Therapy
- Overview
- Assessment
- Management
- References
- 29. Chemotherapy, Hormonal Therapy, and Oral Adherence
- Chemotherapy and Hormonal Therapy
- Oral Adherence
- References
- 30. Biotherapies: Targeted Therapies and Immunotherapies
- Biotherapies
- Targeted Therapies
- Immunotherapy
- References
- 31. Support Therapies and Access Devices
- Blood Component Therapy
- Access Devices—Venous, Arterial, Peritoneal, Intraventricular, Epidural or Intrathecal, and Pleural
- References
- 32. Pharmacologic Interventions
- Antimicrobials
- Antiinflammatory Agents
- Antiemetic Agents
- Analgesics
- Psychotropic Drugs: Anxiolytics and Sedative-Hypnotics
- Antidepressants
- Anticonvulsants
- Myeloid Growth Factors
- References
- 33. Complementary and Integrative Modalities
- Overview
- Assessment
- Management
- References
- Part 5: Palliation of Symptoms
- 34. Cardiovascular Symptoms
- Lymphedema
- Edema
- Malignant pericardial effusion
- Cardiovascular toxicity related to cancer therapy
- Thrombotic events
- References
- 35. Cognitive Symptoms
- Cancer and Cancer Treatment–Related Cognitive Impairment
- Delirium
- References
- 36. Endocrine Symptoms
- Overview
- Assessment
- Management
- References
- 37. Fatigue
- Overview
- Assessment
- Management
- References
- 38. Gastrointestinal Symptoms
- Xerostomia
- Dysphagia (Oral)
- Mucositis (Oral)
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Ascites
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- References
- 39. Genitourinary Symptoms
- Urinary Incontinence
- Ostomies and Urinary Diversions
- Renal Dysfunction
- References
- 40. Hematologic and Immune Symptoms
- Overview of Hematologic Symptoms
- Neutropenia
- Anemia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Infection
- Hemorrhage
- Fever and Chills
- Overview of Immune Symptoms
- Cytokine Storm and Cytokine Release Syndrome
- References
- 41. Integumentary Symptoms
- Overview
- Assessment
- Management
- References
- 42. Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Overview
- Assessment
- Management
- References
- 43. Neurological Symptoms
- Overview
- Assessment
- Management
- References
- 44. Nutritional Issues
- Weight Changes and Body Composition
- Taste Alterations
- Anorexia
- Cachexia
- Nutrition Support Therapy
- References
- 45. Pain
- Overview
- Assessment
- Management
- References
- 46. Respiratory Symptoms
- Anatomic or Surgical Alterations
- Pulmonary Toxicity Related to Cancer Therapy
- Dyspnea
- Pleural Effusions
- References
- 47. Sleep Disturbances
- Overview
- Assessment
- Management
- References
- Part 6: Oncologic Emergencies
- 48. Metabolic Emergencies
- Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
- Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
- Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
- Hypersensitivity and Anaphylaxis
- Sepsis and Septic Shock
- Tumor Lysis Syndrome
- Hypercalcemia
- References
- 49. Structural Emergencies
- Increased Intracranial Pressure
- Spinal Cord Compression
- Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
- Cardiac Tamponade
- Bowel Obstruction
- Bowel Perforation
- Pneumonitis
- References
- Part 7: Psychological, Social, Cultural, and Spiritual Dimensions of Care
- 50. Body Image Considerations
- Overview
- Assessment
- Management
- References
- 51. Caregiver Burden
- Overview
- Assessment
- Management
- References
- 52. Social Determinants of Health and Financial Toxicity
- Overview
- Assessment
- Management
- References
- 53. Cultural and Spiritual Care
- Overview
- Assessment
- Management
- References
- 54. Psychosocial Disturbances and Coping
- Emotional Distress
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Loss of Personal Control
- Loss and Grief
- Coping
- Public and Community Health’s Impact on Mental Health
- References
- 55. Sexuality and Sexual Dysfunction
- Overview
- Assessment
- Management
- References
- Part 8: Professional Practice
- 56. Standards of Practice and Professional Performance
- References
- 57. Evidence-Based Practice
- References
- 58. Principles of Education and Learning
- References
- 59. Legal Issues
- References
- 60. Ethical Issues
- References
- 61. Professional Issues
- References
- 62. Compassion Fatigue
- Overview
- Assessment
- Management
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 608
- Language: English
- Edition: 7
- Published: June 30, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443284229
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323930512
- eBook ISBN: 9780323933179
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Jeannine M. Brant
Affiliations and expertise
Oncology Nurse Specialist, Director and Lead Scientist, Collaborative Science and Innovation, Billings Clinic, Billings, MontanaDC
Diane G. Cope
Affiliations and expertise
Director of Nursing, Oncology Nurse Practitioner, Florida Cancer Specialists and Research Institute, Fort Myers, FloridaMS
Marlon Garzo Saría
Affiliations and expertise
Tarble Foundation Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nurse Scientist, Providence Saint John’s Health Center, Santa Monica, California; Assistant Professor, John Wayne Cancer Institute/Pacific Neuroscience Institute, Santa Monica, California; Clinical Nurse, United States Air Force