Cancer Nursing Practice

Description

This textbook is unique in that it is the first European text for nurses practicing beyond the novice level in cancer nursing. Previously European cancer nurses have had to rely on North American texts, which are not always culturally transferable. The book presents a synthesis of important issues, which underpin the practice of advanced cancer nursing and are vital to experiencedpractitioners in moving cancer nursing forward. The central concerns of the book reflect the emerging roles of the advanced specialist practitioner and include advanced practice, education, management and research. The text is written by recognised cancernursing experts from throughout Europe who collectively are involved in shaping the future of cancer nursing across the continent.

Key Features

Unique collection of authors from Europe who are recognised for their respective roles in shaping the future of cancer nursing

Key text for those engaging in postgraduate studies on practicing at an advanced level.

Explores the different domains of advanced practice in cancer nursing which are necessary to move the specialty forward

Unique European text for cancer nurses wishing to develop expert knowledge

Based on current research data

Produced under the auspices of EONS

Readership

Nursing students on Masters and Bachelors level oncology courses; Their educators and researchers; Practitioners and managers in oncology units

Table of Contents

• View Table of Contents

Author Information

By Nora Kearney, Head of Department, Department of Nursing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK; Alison Richardson, Professor of Cancer and Palliative Care Nursing, Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery, King's College, London, UK; and Paola Di Giulio, Nurse Researcher, Rivista delli Inferimiere, Instituto Mario Negri, Milano, Italy