Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 6th Edition

• 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.
• This definitive study resource for the OCN^® Examination is the only such resource developed in collaboration with and endorsed by ONS.
• 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.
• NEW! Enhanced use of color in tables, boxes, and outlines improves visual appeal and facilitates learning.
• 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 students for the OCN exam and 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.

Part One: The Care Continuum

1. Epidemiology, Prevention, and Health Promotion
2. Screening and Early Detection
3. Survivorship
4. Palliative and End-of-life Care
5. Navigation Across the Cancer Continuum
6. Communication and Shared Decision-Making

Part Two: Scientific Basis for Practice

7. Carcinogenesis
8. Immunology
9. Precision Medicine
10. Genetic Risk Factors
11. Clinical Trials
12. Bone and Soft Tissue Cancers
13. Breast Cancer
14. Gastrointestinal Cancers
15. Genitourinary Cancers
16. Head and Neck Cancers
17. HIV-Related Cancers
18. Leukemia
19. Lung Cancer
20. Lymphoma
21. Multiple Myeloma
22. Neurologic System Cancers
23. Reproductive System Cancers
24. Skin Cancers

Part Three: Treatment Modalities

25. Surgery
26. Blood and Marrow Transplantation
27. Radiation Therapy
28. Chemotherapy and Hormonal Therapy
29. Biotherapy, Immunotherapy, and Targeted Therapies
30. Support Therapies and Access Devices

Part Four: Palliation of Symptoms

31. Pharmacologic Interventions
32. Complementary and Alternative Modalities
33. Cardiovascular Symptoms
34. Cognitive Symptoms
35. Endocrine Symptoms
36. Fatigue
37. Gastrointestinal Symptoms
38. Genitourinary Symptoms
39. Hematologic and Immune Symptoms
40. Integumentary Symptoms
41. Musculoskeletal Symptoms
42. Neurologic Symptoms
43. Nutrition Issues
44. Pain
45. Respiratory Symptoms
46. Sleep Disturbances

Part Five: Psychosocial Dimensions of Care

47. Altered Body Image
48. Caregiver Burden
49. Cultural and Spiritual Care
50. Psychosocial Considerations
51. Sexuality and Sexual Dysfunction

Part Six: Oncologic Emergencies

52. Metabolic Emergencies
53. Structural Emergencies

Part Seven: Professional Practice

54. Standards of Practice and Professional Performance
55. Evidence-Based Practice
56. Principles of Education and Learning
57. Legal Issues
58. Ethical Issues
59. Professional Issues
60. Compassion Fatigue

Index