Nurses' Guide to Cancer Care

Nurses' Guide to Cancer Care
Author: Constance S. Kirkpatrick
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 340
Release: 1986
Genre: Cancer
ISBN: 9780847675005

Bringing together her extensive clinical experience and information from authoritative sources, Kirkpatrick offers nurses a complete, up-to-date guide to the integrated practice of nursing for cancer patients. She provides information on cancer epidemiology and the microbiology and physiology of the cancer process, plus clear instructions on, for example, the clinical management of specific types of cancer and types of chemotherapy. The broad background and detailed information on procedures will serve as a basis for comprehensive cancer nursing care at a primary provider or management level. Appropriate as a text, reference, or study guide, Nurses' Guide to Cancer Care covers all the specific content required for the Oncology Nursing Certification examination.

A Nurse's Guide to Cancer Care

A Nurse's Guide to Cancer Care
Author: Brenda Nevidjon
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2000
Genre: Cancer
ISBN: 9780781715874

A handbook for non-oncology nurses on how to care for adults with cancer. Its approach follows the continuum of care from diagnosis to hospice when warranted. The text's format presents a concise sequence of topics, including timely issues - such as cultural implications - and lists resources for patients, families and professionals. Special features include decision-making algorithms, patient education tools, and quality improvement indicators. Nurses working on general medical or surgical floors, and in outpatient, home, and long-term care settings should appreciate the information provided.

A Nurse’s Guide to Caring for Cancer Survivors

A Nurse’s Guide to Caring for Cancer Survivors
Author: Laura Urquhart
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2010-10-25
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0763772585

With today's increasing number of cancer survivors, more clinical nurses are helping their patients through the survivorship process. A Nurse's Guide to Caring for Cancer Survivors: Breast Cancer is an essential reference for clinical nurses to help identify key components of survivorship care. This diagnosis specific guide provides nurses with information to improve the quality of their patient's life. Key Topics Include: Overview of the cancer diagnosis. Common treatments and side effects. Formats for compiling treatment summaries. Patient care plans with an emphasis on healthy behaviors for

A Nurse’s Guide to Caring for Cancer Survivors

A Nurse’s Guide to Caring for Cancer Survivors
Author: Anna Schaal
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2010-10-25
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0763772615

With today’s increasing number of cancer survivors, more clinical nurses are helping their patients through the survivorship process. A Nurse’s Guide to Caring for Cancer Survivors: Lymphoma is an essential reference for clinical nurses to help identify key components of survivorship care. This diagnosis specific guide provides nurses with information to improve the quality of their patient’s life. Key topics include: Overview of the cancer diagnosis, common treatments and side effects, formats for compiling treatment summaries, patient care plans with an emphasis on healthy behaviors for preventing recurrence and secondary cancers, pharmacologic agents, strategies for coordination of care between healthcare providers and more.

A Nurse’s Guide to Caring for Cancer Survivors

A Nurse’s Guide to Caring for Cancer Survivors
Author: Jennifer A. Welch
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2010-10-25
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0763772623

With today’s increasing number of cancer survivors, more clinical nurses are helping their patients through the survivorship process. A Nurse’s Guide to Caring for Cancer Survivors: Prostate Cancer is an essential reference for clinical nurses to help identify key components of survivorship care. This diagnosis specific guide provides nurses with information to improve the quality of their patient’s life. Key topics include: Overview of the cancer diagnosis, common treatments and side effects, formats for compiling treatment summaries, patient care plans with an emphasis on healthy behaviors for preventing recurrence and secondary cancers, pharmacologic agents, strategies for coordination of care between healthcare providers and more.

Mosby's Oncology Nursing Advisor E-Book

Mosby's Oncology Nursing Advisor E-Book
Author: Susan Maloney-Newton
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 1410
Release: 2008-04-10
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323079342

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. Detailed descriptions of over 50 major cancer types provide essential information on incidence, etiology and risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnostic workup, histology, staging, treatment, prognosis, and prevention. Coverage of cancer management principles outlines a wide range of treatment and pharmacologic modalities, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, biological response modifiers, and complementary and alternative therapies. Symptom management guidelines provide in-depth coverage of pathophysiology, assessment tools, lab and diagnostic tests, differential diagnoses, interventions, follow up care, and resources for over 30 common symptoms associated with cancer and cancer treatments. Essential information on many oncologic emergencies and emergent issues prepares you to respond quickly to structural, metabolic, and hematologic emergencies. Helpful patient teaching resources include more than 25 reproducible patient teaching handouts. An entire section on palliative care and end-of-life issues offers helpful guidelines for dealing with topics related to hospice care, communication in palliative care, the final hours of the cancer patient, ethical considerations, and loss, grief, and bereavement. Serves as a great study tool for the oncology nursing certification exam..

A Nurse’s Guide to Caring for Cancer Survivors

A Nurse’s Guide to Caring for Cancer Survivors
Author: Wendye DiSalvo
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2010-10-25
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0763772607

With today’s increasing number of cancer survivors, more clinical nurses are helping their patients through the survivorship process. A Nurse’s Guide to Caring for Cancer Survivors: Lung Cancer is an essential reference for clinical nurses to help identify key components of survivorship care. This diagnosis specific guide provides nurses with information to improve the quality of their patient’s life. Key topics include: Overview of the cancer diagnosis, common treatments and side effects, formats for compiling treatment summaries, patient care plans with an emphasis on healthy behaviors for preventing recurrence and secondary cancers, pharmacologic agents, strategies for coordination of care between healthcare providers and more.

Pocket Guide to Breast Cancer

Pocket Guide to Breast Cancer
Author: Karen Hassey Dow
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 358
Release: 2006
Genre: Breast
ISBN: 9780763729950

Pocket Guide to Breast Cancer is an easy-to-use, day-to-day reference for nurses caring for patients with breast cancer and their families. The Pocket Guide is divided into four parts: Epidemiology of Breast Cancer, Treatment of Primary Breast Cancer, Treatment of Recurrent Breast Cancer, and Quality-of-Life Issues. Each chapter has been expanded and updated to provide the reader with current information, and the Third Edition features two new chapters on Endocrine Therapy and End-of-Life Issues. Like the previous editions, this handy pocket guide includes information on screening and early detection, assessment, treatment, surgical techniques, and cancer-related fatigue and sleep disturbance.

Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing E-Book

Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing E-Book
Author: ONS
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 576
Release: 2019-10-09
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323608620

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! 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. NEW! Content has been updated throughout to reflect the most recent Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) role delineation study, the latest OCN® Examination test blueprint, and important findings in cancer treatment and related nursing care, backed by the latest research evidence. NEW! Chapters reflect the latest ONS information on nurse navigation, communication and shared decision-making, precision medicine, immunotherapy, cognitive and endocrine symptoms, and compassion fatigue. NEW! Enhanced use of color in tables, boxes, and outlines improves visual appeal and learning.