www.Cancer.org has a free pdf download titled Principles of Oncology Nursing. Below are excerpts from the introduction and summary.
Oncology nurses are engaged in a collaborative practice with all members of the care team to provide optimal management of patients with cancer. Their professional practice requires detailed knowledge of the biologic and psychosocial dimensions of the cancer problem. They have key roles not only as caregivers but in patient and family education and clinical cancer research. Cancer nurses also are continuously involved in the enhancement of nursing practice through research, continuing education, and advanced education.
The progress of professional oncology nursing parallels the progress made in the surgical, radiologic, and medical approaches to the treatment of cancer. The oncology nurse has become an integral component of the cancer-care team. Oncology nurses have earned the respect of physicians, other health-care professionals, and, most importantly, of patients and their families. Oncology nursing will continue to develop as a dynamic element within the health-care delivery process as the number of these nurses increases and their levels of knowledge, experience, and expertise advance.
Link: Principles of Oncology Nursing
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