Case Studies in Oncology Nursing: Text and Review consists of 23 case studies with learning objectives and references. This text promotes critical thinking by allowing students and practicing nurses to apply concepts to the interactive case studies. Oncology is rapidly changing due to advances in chemotherapy, biotherapy, hormonal therapy, genetics, and supportive care. This is an excellent introductory text for nursing students and will assist the oncology nurse generalist in keeping current with changes and updates. In addition, this resource covers many items listed in the OCN Test Blueprint and serves as a great way for oncology nurses to prepare for the OCN exam.

About the Author

Cathy Fortenbaugh is an AIM Higher Nurse Champion at Pennsylvania Oncology Hematology Associates in Philadelphia, PA. AIM Higher is a nationwide quality improvement initiative designed to improve the assessment, information provision, and management of 5 chemotherapy related symptoms. She earned her BSN from Widener University in Chester, PA in 1981 and then completed her MSN in 1992 in the Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist program at the University Of Pennsylvania School Of Nursing in Philadelphia, PA.Ms. Fortenbaugh has 25 years of oncology nursing experience in diverse settings including bone marrow transplant, medical oncology, surgical oncology, and nursing education. She has over 8 years of experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in the inpatient oncology setting. Ms. Fortenbaugh is also published in several journals including Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing and Nursing Spectrum. She regularly provides lectures and in-services on a variety of oncology related topics for both oncology nurses and patients.

Margaret Rummel RN, MHA, OCN, CAN is the Inpatient Oncology Nurse Manger at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. She has practiced in a wide variety of settings as a staff nurse and manager including medical surgical units, medical/surgical oncology, and nursing education. Ms. Rummel received her BSN from Holy Family University and her MHA from Saint Joseph's University, both in Philadelphia, PA.Margaret Rummel has published and presented on various topics at both local and national levels.

Book Information
ISBN 9780763734558
Author Cathy Fortenbaugh
Format Paperback
Page Count 220
Imprint Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
Publisher Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
Weight(grams) 425g