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    • Study Guide for the Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing

      • 7th Edition
      • Oncology Nursing Society + 2 more
      • English
      Prepare for success on the OCN® Exam with the definitive Q&A review from the Oncology Nursing Society! Based on the latest test blueprint for the OCN® Exam, this study guide is the only question-and-answer review developed in collaboration with the Oncology Nursing Society. Chapters correspond to the chapters in the Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing, 7th Edition, and practice questions match the format and Test Plan for the OCN® Exam. Detailed rationales are provided for both correct and incorrect answers, reinforcing your understanding of oncology nursing. A new companion Evolve website includes all of the Study Guide content in a fully interactive quizzing engine that simulates an actual OCN® Exam in either Study Mode (with immediate question feedback) or Exam Mode (with feedback only at the end of the simulated exam). Choose the definitive Q&A study resource for OCN® certification!

    • Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing

      • 7th Edition
      • Oncology Nursing Society + 3 more
      • English
      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 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.

    • Oncology: An Introduction for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals

      • 1st Edition
      • David O'Halloran
      • English
      **Selected for 2025 Doody’s Core Titles® in Oncology**This new book covers the basics of oncology for all practitioners who are likely to provide health care to cancer patients, especially those who do not have an oncology or medical background.Cancer educator David O’Halloran provides a unique insight by bridging the gap between normal anatomy and what happens when cancer develops. Information is provided using a layered approach, starting with simple concepts of general cancer biology and moving through to more complicated aspects of specific tumour sites and cancer treatment.Easy to read and follow, Oncology: An Introduction for Nurses & Healthcare Professionals is written in such a way that non-specialist readers will quickly understand complex terminology and concepts, making them relatable and understandable for experienced and junior nurses alike.

    • Principios de enfermería en oncología

      Nuevos retos
      • 1st Edition
      • Françoise Charnay-Sonnek + 1 more
      • Spanish
      Una visión única de la enfermería oncológica en el marco actual de los cuadros sanitarios, en el que las enfermeras oncológicas desempeñan un papel cada vez más importante. Escrito por especialistas ofrece, a cualquier enfermera interesada en la oncología, una visión clara y exhaustiva de las competencias e intervenciones específicas que se requieren en este área. Además, da voz al nuevo papel del paciente como persona capaz de tomar decisiones y de participar plenamente en las diferentes fases de su tratamiento. Aborda no solamente los aspectos biomédicos de los fármacos más recientes, sino también lo retos que estos plantean en la práctica enfermera diaria. Destaca las nuevas aptitudes y capacidades que las enfermeras de esta especialidad deben desarrollar en el contexto, siempre cambiante, de la administración de cuidados. El título se fundamenta en prácticas basadas en la evidencia procedentes de Europa y el resto del mundo. No se limita a exponer conocimientos médicos, sino que adopta un enfoque holístico de la enfermería.

    • Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing

      • 6th Edition
      • Oncology Nursing Society
      • Jeannine M. Brant
      • English
      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® 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!

    • Study Guide for the Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing

      • 6th Edition
      • Oncology Nursing Society
      • Suzanne M. Mahon + 1 more
      • English
      Prepare for your OCN® Exam with the only study guide endorsed by ONS! Based on the latest test blueprint for the OCN Exam, this is the only question-and-answer review developed in collaboration with the Oncology Nursing Society. Practice questions match the format and makeup of the OCN Exam and reflect important changes in cancer treatment and nursing care. A companion to Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing, 6th Edition, this definitive resource maximizes your study and review for OCN certification.

    • Placement Learning in Cancer & Palliative Care Nursing

      A guide for students in practice
      • 1st Edition
      • Penny Howard + 1 more
      • English
      Are you unsure about your cancer and palliative care placement? Do you need guidance on what to prepare to get the most out of your practice learning? Will you have the range of clinical skills to care for people with cancer? What learning opportunities will there be to meet your competencies? How can you maximise your learning during this placement? This book will help you with all these concerns. It will advise you on what to expect from the placement, what you can learn, how to link theory and practice, and how to make the most of your learning opportunities and meet your competencies.

    • Acute Care Oncology Nursing

      • 2nd Edition
      • Cynthia C. Chernecky + 1 more
      • English
      As the likely first responder in an emergency, you need quick access to essential information on the potential complications of many different cancer types and treatments. The new edition of this trusted resource provides up-to-date information on the pathophysiology, complications, risks, treatment approaches, prognosis, assessment findings, and nursing and medical interventions for a wide range of cancers. It also offers valuable information to help you fulfill your role as care coordinator and patient advocate, including client education guidelines, discharge procedures, and strategies for helping the client and family deal with the impact of the disease’s progression.

    • Mosby's Oncology Nursing Advisor

      A Comprehensive Guide to Clinical Practice
      • 1st Edition
      • Susan Maloney + 2 more
      • English
      Like getting 7 books in 1, MOSBY'S ONCOLOGY NURSING ADVISOR provides quick access to essential information on a wide range of cancer topics, including types of cancer, treatment options, symptom management, palliative care, and patient teaching. Its user-friendly layout and straightforward coverage make it ideal for use in any clinical setting, offering authoritative guidance to help you provide the best possible oncology nursing care.

    • Oncology Nursing

      • 5th Edition
      • Martha Langhorne + 2 more
      • English
      This classic text offers a comprehensive, yet concise and manageable overview of oncology nursing. New to this edition, symptom management topics are now presented in a separate unit so you'll easily see how to effectively improve your patients' sense of wellbeing. Over 400 multiple-choice review questions complement chapter case studies to reinforce what you've learned as well as prepare you for certification exams.

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