What problem does this content solve for the customer? Authored by the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS), the Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing and its companion Study Guide are the definitive resources for nurses preparing for Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN®) certification. OCN®-certified oncology nurses must now recertify every 4 years (previously every 8 years), with retesting as one route to recertification. There is therefore a strong ongoing market for the Core Curriculum and Study Guide. The Core Curriculum and Study Guide are revised whenever a role delineation study is completed by ONS, followed by the release of a new version of the OCN® Exam. The next OCN® Exam is scheduled to launch in early 2022. For what other reasons should we publish this content? In educational settings, the ONS Core Curriculum and Study Guide are used in BSN programs for oncology nursing courses (primarily electives) as well as in graduate programs. In educational settings, the ONS Core Curriculum and Study Guide are used in BSN programs for oncology nursing courses (primarily electives) as well as in graduate programs. Oncology nursing content "translates" well into international settings, so both the Core Curriculum and Study Guide are good candidates for translation for sale in developed nations.
What are the content initiatives or digital transformation opportunities (i.e., NGN, Sherpath, Clinical Key, Clinical Key Student, HESI, etc.)? The Core Curriculum is included in Clinical Key for Nursing. This definitive study resource for oncology nursing practice and the OCN® Examination is the only such resource developed in collaboration with and under the editorship of the Oncology Nursing Society. Easy-to-use outline format makes study and review easier; it begins with theory and continues through the steps of the nursing process. Safety Alerts and emphasis on safety highlight safety considerations to reduce errors and promote quality care . Content on cancer treatment and related nursing care includes the most current and accurate information, preparing you for the OCN® Exam and for enhanced clinical practice.
Approximately 60 full-color illustrations and more than 150 summary tables explain complex concepts in oncology nursing, including up-to-date cancer staging information. Coverage of pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions includes both traditional and alternative therapies. NEW! Updated content throughout reflects the 2022 OCN® Examination blueprint, along with the latest national and international guidelines and the most current research evidence. NEW! A Myelofibrosis chapter is added to address this important cancer type, and a Social Determinants of Health and Financial Toxicity chapter addresses the cost of cancer treatment and financial burden of cancer treatment on patients and families. NEW! COVID-19-related content reflects the impact of the ongoing pandemic, including differential diagnoses for pulmonary symptoms and the impact of delayed cancer diagnosis and treatment. NEW! Updated emphases mirror those of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing 2021 Essentials as well as the recommendations of the 2020-2030 Future of Nursing report.