Book Description
Published in collaboration with the ONS, this text is the definitive source for concepts and practices in oncology nursing and can be used for orientation of nurses to oncology, inservice and continuing education programs for practicing nurses, a basis for curriculum development in graduate programs, and as a review tool for certification. Based on the blueprint of the certification examination by the ONCC (Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation), the book is in outline format to help readers focus on the most important information. Instructor resources available; contact your sales representative for details. * Covers the entire scope of the specialty ensuring comprehensive coverage * Outline format helps the reader focus on the most important information * Effective guide for teaching and learning for in-service, continuing education, and academic programs * Powerful study tool for the ONCC certification exam.


Book Info
Univ. of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu. Published for the Oncology Nursing Society. Outline describing the essential content for the generalist in cancer nursing. Includes new chapters on genetics, culture, immunology, and more. Softcover. 54 U.S. contributors. DNLM: Oncologic Nursing--outlines.


About the Author
Oncology Nursing Society; Joanne K. Itano, RN, PhD, OCN, Associate Professor, University of Hawaii at Manoa, School of Nursing, Honolulu, HI; and Karen T. Taoka, RN, MN, AOCN, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Oncology, The Queen's Medical Center, Honolulu, HI

ANNOTATION

"The third edition is written in accordance with the revised 1996 Standards of Oncology Nursing Practice...new and expanded chapters cover genetics, soft tissue and bone cancers, and cultural issues."

FROM THE PUBLISHER