Bookedited by Jeannine Brant.
Summary: The only OCN Exam review developed in collaboration with the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS), "Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing", 6th Edition, is the must-have OCN certification review resource. 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. -- From publisher's description.
Contents:
Part 1: The care continuum. Epidemiology, prevention, and health promotion / Joni L. Watson
Screening and early detection / Jaya M. Gill
Survivorship / Stacie Corcoran
Palliative and end-of-life care / Regina M. Fink and Nancy Robertson
Nursing navigation across the cancer continuum / Shama Shrestha and Ellen Carr
Communication and shared decision making / Pamela Katz and Joseph D. Tariman. Part 2: Scientific basis for practice. Carcinogenesis / Jennifer Alisangco Tschanz and Cathleen Sugarman
Immunology / Christine Boley
Precision medicine / Marlon Garzo Saria and Santosh Kesari
Genetic risk factors / Julie Eggert
Clinical trials and research protocols / Marlon Garzo Saria and Santosh Kesari
Bone and soft tissue cancers / Ellen Carr
Breast cancer / Jan Petree
Gastrointestinal cancers / Christa Braun-Inglis
Genitourinary cancers / Sally Maliski
Head and neck cancers / Beverly Hudson and Ellen Carr
HIV-related cancers / Brenda K. Shelton
Leukemia / Stephanie Jackson and Jeannine M. Brant
Lung cancer / Geline J. Tamayo
Lymphoma / Judy Petersen
Multiple myeloma / Joseph D. Tariman and Jazel Dolores Sugay
Neurologic system cancers / Mady C. Stovall
Reproductive system cancers / Denise Falardeau
Skin cancer / Krista M. Rubin and Christine Boley. Part 3: Treatment modalities. Surgery / Gail W. Davidson
Nursing implications of hematopoietic stem transplantation / Terry Wikle Shapiro
Radiation therapy / Susan Weiss Behrend
Chemotherapy and hormonal therapy / Patti Davis and Anna Howard
Biotherapies: targeted therapies and immunotherapies / Kristine Deano Abueg and Brenda Keith
Support therapies and access devices / Dawn Camp-Sorrell. Part 4: Palliation of symptoms. Pharmacologic interventions / Tia Wheatley and Rowena N. Schwartz
Complementary, alternative, and integrative modalities / Roberta Bourgon
Cardiovascular symptoms / Deborah Kirk Walker
Cognitive symptoms / Catherine E. Jansen
Endocrine symptoms / Marianne Davies
Fatigue / Jeannine M. Brant
Gastrointestinal symptoms / Rita Wickham
Genitourinary symptoms / Sally Maliski
Hematologic and immune symptoms / Eileen Galvin
Integumentary symptoms / Kathy Waitman
Musculoskeletal symptoms / Kathy Waitman
Neurologic symptoms / Kathy Waitman
Nutrition issues / Diana Cope
Pain / Jeannine M. Brant
Respiratory systems / Leslie Matthews
Sleep-wake disturbances / Tricia Montgomery and Jeannine M. Brant. Part 5: Psychosocial dimensions of care. Altered body image / Elizabeth Freitas
Caregiver burden / Geline J. Tamayo
Cultural and spiritual care / Emily A. Haozous
Psychosocial disturbances and coping / Kathleen Murphy-Ende
Sexuality and sexual dysfunction / Patricia W. Nishimoto and Hana K. Choi. Part 6: Oncologic emergencies. Metabolic emergencies / Elizabeth Delaney, Carol Nikolai and Kristi Coe
Structural emergencies / Wendy Vogel. Part 7: Professional practice. Standards of practice and professional performance / Barbara Lubejko
Evidence-based practice / Jennifer Shamai, Tia Wheatley and Allison Winacoo
Principles of education and learning / Diana Cope
Legal issues / Julie Ponto
Ethical issues / Jeanne Marie Erickson and Joshua Hardin
Professional issues / Lani Kai Clinton
Compassion fatigue / Susie Newton.