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Books in Nursing oncology

  • Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing

    • 7th Edition
    • June 30, 2023
    • 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
    • April 3, 2023
    • 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
    • November 13, 2021
    • 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
    • October 9, 2019
    • 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!

  • Mosby's Oncology Nursing Advisor

    A Comprehensive Guide to Clinical Practice
    • 2nd Edition
    • September 10, 2016
    • Susan Maloney + 2 more
    • English
    Get quick access to the most important information surrounding cancer and oncology nursing care with Mosby’s Oncology Nursing Advisor, 2nd Edition. Covering everything from the various types of cancer and cancer treatment options to patient education and nursing best-practices, this indispensable nursing guide is like getting seven books in one! Plus, its user-friendly layout and straightforward coverage make it ideal for use in any clinical setting. With 17 new chapters, updated evidence-based content throughout, and proven patient teaching handouts, this new edition offers the authoritative guidance you need to provide the best possible oncology nursing care.

  • Acute Care Oncology Nursing

    • 2nd Edition
    • April 24, 2008
    • 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.

  • Oncology Nursing

    • 5th Edition
    • April 4, 2007
    • 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.

  • Massage and Bodywork

    Adapting Therapies for Cancer Care
    • 1st Edition
    • September 29, 2006
    • Michele Petroni + 3 more
    • English
    Ideal for qualified massage and bodywork therapists wanting to expand their knowledge and skills, this unique resource brings together the most common forms of bodywork with a focus on this important and challenging area of practice. Emphasizing the need for safe practice, this book illustrates how massage can be safely adapted for patients and dispels some misconceptions about working with people who have cancer. Key topics include integrative and collaborative working, the psychological aspects of bodywork, therapists as teachers, professionalism, the control of symptoms, working with vulnerability, potency in practice, and the skilful combination of voice and touch.

  • Nursing in Haematological Oncology

    • 2nd Edition
    • June 9, 2006
    • Maggie Grundy
    • English
    This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Haematological oncology is a rapidly advancing and exciting field of medicine and this is the first British textbook addressing haematological oncology written specifically for nurses. The second edition of this successful text has been fully revised and updated throughout in line with recent developments in clinical practice. There are seven new chapters and expanded sections on bone marrow transplant, the immune system and palliative care.

  • Cancer Nursing Practice

    A Textbook for the Specialist Nurse
    • 1st Edition
    • August 22, 2000
    • Nora Kearney + 2 more
    • 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 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 experiencedpractitio... 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.