• 2nd Ed.
• 2006
• © Oncology Nursing Society
• Dawn Camp-Sorrell, MSN, FNP, AOCN
• 1890504602 / 9781890504601
• Nursing, Oncology

 

Description

An essential resource to aid in the provision of holistic patient care throughout the cancer trajectory. The Clinical Manual for the Oncology Advanced Practice Nurse will help nurses stay prepared for the many complex clinical challenges that may arise in the treatment and care of patients with cancer. This newly revised e-book offers a complete reference guide to oncology advanced practice nursing, describing medical symptoms, diagnoses and patient care concerns. Updated sections include detailed information on head and neck, integument, respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, musculoskeletal and hematologic.

Winner of the 2006 AJN Book of the Year Award in the Advanced Practice Nursing Category

Doody's Reviews

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Score/Stars: 93/4
Score/Specialty: 2.47 Nursing - Oncology

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Quotes, Reviews or Testimonials

"This book offers a guide and reference to assist those APNs working in oncology when they encounter other health conditions along with the patient's cancer diagnosis. Management of these ailments can be overwhelming, and concise, accurate information such as what this book offers is very helpful in determining the appropriate course of action."

-- Lea Hall, RN, MSN, FNP-C (Indiana State University) Doody's Review

Audience

The book is written for advanced practice nurses practicing in oncology, but it could be used by a variety of readers, including residents, physicians, or possibly even cancer patients themselves. Both authors/editors are advanced practice nurses who practice in oncology. Contributing authors, for the most part, are as well, or are professors or advanced practice nurses with expertise in related fields.

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