Best Oncology Nursing Books of 2025

This comprehensive study guide for nurses seeking to obtain Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse status offers a state-of-the-art information about all aspects of this specialty. The book features 300 Q and As, case-based scenarios, and tips and strategies to promote exam mastery. It covers all dimensions of hospice and palliative care nursing practice, including physical, spiritual, and psychosocial. Additionally, high-level skills used in palliative care and hospice nursing, such as drug and dosage conversion and the use of infusion therapy, are covered. Overall, this book is an essential tool for any nurse looking to obtain CHPN certification.

This study guide is the only Q&A review book developed in collaboration with and endorsed by the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS), making it a must-have for those preparing for the OCN® Exam. With 1,200 review questions, it matches the latest OCN® Examination test blueprint and The Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing, 6th Edition. The book includes detailed rationales for correct and incorrect responses, providing a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. The questions keyed to QSEN competencies focus on reducing errors and increasing patient safety. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for those seeking OCN certification and for expert clinical practice.

The Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing, 6th Edition, is an essential guide that covers the entire scope of practice for oncology nursing. Developed in collaboration with the Oncology Nursing Society, it reflects important changes in the dynamic field of cancer treatment and care. The book is presented in a streamlined outline format, making it a must-have resource for those preparing for the OCN® certification. The comprehensive coverage of oncology care includes quality of life, health promotion, and professional performance. Overall, this is the definitive study resource for the OCN® Examination that is backed by the latest research evidence.

The Fast Facts for the Hospice Nurse, Second Edition is an essential resource for hospice nurses seeking to specialize in end-of-life care. The book provides up-to-date information on clinical and administrative duties, including regulatory changes, cultural considerations, and hospice care's growth. The second edition includes new content on levels of care, assessment and symptom management, and occupational stress, burnout, and self-care. The book is a valuable reference for nurses working in long-term care, post-acute care, acute care settings, and those seeking to enhance their knowledge of end-of-life care. Overall, this book is a comprehensive guide that will help hospice nurses provide compassionate care to their patients and their families.

The book "Mistletoe and the Emerging Future of Integrative Oncology" introduces mistletoe therapy as a viable treatment for cancer and makes a case for integrative health in general. The authors present a condensed form of several key lectures from a three-day practitioner training hosted by the Physicians’ Association for Anthroposophic Medicine (PAAM). The book serves as an introductory summary of mistletoe therapy and is accessible to anyone interested in learning about this approach to treating cancer. Overall, the book is well-organized, well-written, and a fascinating read for anyone interested in complementary therapies for cancer.

The Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Guidelines and Recommendations for Practice is a comprehensive resource for nurses seeking evidence-based guidelines and education on chemotherapy administration and side effect management. The book features 26 chapters examining multiple categories of cancer-care agents and includes information on the unique side effects of immunotherapy agents and their management. The book also covers professional considerations such as scope and standards of practice, professional education, policies and procedures, antineoplastic medication safety, ethical and legal issues, and patient education. Overall, this book is an essential resource for enhancing the care of patients with cancer.

The "HESI A2 Study Guide: Spire Study System & HESI A2 Test Prep Guide with HESI A2 Practice Test Review Questions for the HESI A2 Exam" is a comprehensive study guide designed specifically for the HESI Admission Assessment. Using the evidence-based method of Cognitive Recall, this guide includes a customizable study schedule, two full practice tests with guided answer explanations, and over 300 practice and example questions. What makes this guide stand out is its focus on the optimal timing and scheduling of studying, rather than just cramming information. Overall, this guide is a valuable resource for anyone serious about passing the HESI Admission Assessment.

This student edition of "Cancer as a Metabolic Disease" by Dr. Thomas Seyfried provides an overview of the origin, management, and prevention of cancer. The book addresses controversies related to the origins of cancer and provides solutions to cancer management and prevention. It expands upon Otto Warburg's well-known theory that all cancer is a disease of energy metabolism. The addition of two new chapters and interviews with experts in the field further enhances the book's value. Overall, this is a definitive summary book aimed at medical students, physicians, and oncologists seeking to understand the general situation in the cancer field and the biochemistry behind it.

This comprehensive and quick-access reference, Quick Reference Guide for Otolaryngology, is an essential tool for nurses, physician's assistants, and medical students. It is a learning system designed to foster retention and comprehension, and an in-depth review for written boards and ENT certification. The text is consistently organized by anatomical region and contains easy-to-follow tables, charts, diagrams, and algorithms to guide in the work-up, differential diagnosis, diagnostic methods, medical therapy, and treatment alternatives. The book also includes procedure protocols used in clinical settings and staging criteria for common cancer diagnoses. The guide's overview of surgical management for specific conditions is another important feature. Overall, it is a concise reference guide and review for written boards and ENT certification, making it a must-have for clinicians in general.

The award-winning book "Cannabis: A Handbook for Nurses" is a timely and much-needed resource for both students and practicing nurses who want to provide knowledgeable and effective medical cannabis care. The book covers the physiology of the human endocannabinoid system, cannabis care as it relates to specific disease processes, the history of cannabis, advocacy and ethics, and the ins and outs of cannabis dosing, delivery methods, side effects, and more. It also focuses on the nurse's role around cannabis care, including nursing theory, motivational interviewing, coaching, spiritual care, ethics, and use of holistic modalities. Overall, the book offers science-driven nursing guidance and meets the National Council of State Boards of Nursing principles for all practice areas and all levels of nursing training and education, making it an essential and unique resource in the field of holistic medicine books.