Co-Authors Jack E. Saux III, M.D., Margaret Saux, Pilar M. Morrison RPh, Melissa Pennebaker CRNP This is a quick reference how to manual. It provides an outline for those teaching a new CRNP. For the CRNP it is a go to book for daily use. It also addresses some of the more difficult topics frequently encountered daily such as difficult patients and/or families and burn-out. Modern care of those with blood or malignant disorders is very much a team effort. This book is designed to help our colleagues who have chosen to be Nurse Practitioners to have a quick reference guide to many of the common clinical conundrums encountered in clinical practice. It is supposed to help not only with the technical nuts and bolts but also to help handle the emotional trauma of this field as well. It is not intended to replace the input of collaborating physicians. In fact, the test section has been designed to force communication and teaching.

Co-Authors Jack Saux M.D., Margaret Saux, Pilar Martinez Morrison R.Ph., & Melissa Pennebaker C.R.N.P. New Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioners are only expected to work like 12 people at once and only be one step at most behind their physician partners. While this is a ridiculous example it is all too often all too true. For better or for worse most Hematologists and Oncologists are way too busy. We really need the help of Nurse Practitioners to help our patients. Please do not think this belittles or under rates the help we need from our other staff. Modern care of those with blood or malignant disorders is very much a team effort. This book is published to help our colleagues who have chosen to be Nurse Practitioners to have a quick reference guide to many of the common clinical conundrums encountered in clinical practice. It is supposed to help not only with the technical nuts and bolts but also to help handle the emotional trauma of this field as well. It is not to replace the input of collaborating physicians. In fact the test section has been designed to force communication and teaching.

Offers oncology advanced practice nurses a comprehensive review in preparation for advanced oncology certification tests and a reference guide that can be used in everyday practice. This title includes case studies and practice test questions nurses can use to help them prepare for advanced oncology nursing certification exams.

Pocket Oncology, developed and edited by oncologists at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, is a simple, yet comprehensive, review of basic principles of cancer management. Prepared in the style and format of books in the popular Pocket Notebook series, Pocket Oncology is intended as a quick reference presented in easy to read bulleted text, and using diagrams and charts where appropriate. Each oncologic disease is presented on two facing pages that review initial clinical presentation, pathophysiology, staging, current standard of care treatments, and active areas of current research. Edited by Alexander Drilon and Michael Postow, the content of the book has been written by medical oncology fellows and each disease entity has been authoritatively reviewed by an oncologist with specific expertise in each subspecialty of oncology. Features: -simple, comprehensive, review of basic principles of oncology in easy to read bulleted text, using diagrams and charts where appropriate. -its small size makes it easy to carry the pocket of a lab coat for quick reference to information while in the hospital or oncology clinic. -perfect for medical students, residents, fellows, physician assistants, and nurses who perform daily oncologic care.

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 Tables and figures illustrate complex concepts * Entirely revised, updated, and expanded to reflect the current state of oncology nursing practice. * Expanded pain management content. * New content on nonpharmacologic interventions (e.g. heat massage, imagery). * New content on alternative therapies.

This updated edition presents the latest, most authoritative cancer management recommendations in the famous fast-access Washington Manual outline format. Reorganized into three major sections, this comprehensive text covers the principles of cytotoxic therapy, clinical research, and more.