Description
The Core Curriculum is designed to provide the knowledge base required to practice within the specialty of pediatric hematology/oncology nursing. This book covers a wide body of knowledge and includes updated information on the pathophysiology, etiology, treatment, side effects, and supportive care of pediatric hematology/oncology diseases.
Product Details
Editor:
Nancy E. Kline, PhD RN CPNP FAAN
Section Editors:
Rosalind Bryant, PhD PNP-BC
Claire Carlson, BSN RN
Mary C. Hooke, PhD RN PCNS-BC CPON®
Colleen Nixon, MSN RN CPHON®
The Core Curriculum is designed to provide the knowledge base required to practice within the specialty of pediatric hematology/oncology nursing. This book covers a wide body of knowledge and includes updated information on the pathophysiology, etiology, treatment, side effects, and supportive care of pediatric hematology/oncology diseases. (577 pages)
Table of Contents:
Section I. Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nursing Practice
Section II. Pediatric Cancers
Section III. Overview of Hematology
Section IV. Childhood Cancer Treatment
Section V. Side Effects of Treatment
Section VI. Supportive Care
Section VII. Psychosocial Issues
Section VIII. Patient and Family Education
Section IX. Care for the Terminally Ill Child and the Family
Section X. Late Effects of Childhood Cancer
Section XI. Hematology
