Role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist in Cancer Care

Informationen zum Autor Helen Kerr, PhD, RN, is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast. She has a clinical background in cancer and palliative care nursing. Klappentext The Role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist in Cancer CareGain a fresh and insightful perspective on the evolving role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist in the delivery of cancer services.The Role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist in Cancer Care explores the dynamic and essential world of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in cancer care, covering both foundational and advanced topics and rooted in robust research and evidence-based practice.* Trace the historical development of the CNS role while gaining invaluable patient and carer perspectives that provide essential guidance for professionals in this field* Examine key aspects such as symptom management and non-medical prescribing, gaining a deeper understanding of the multifaceted responsibilities of Clinical Nurse Specialists* Find vital subjects like leadership and multidisciplinary teamwork supplemented with practical tools to excel in your role* Explore comprehensive coverage of specialised areas within clinical nursing, including the unique challenges of caring for young adults with cancer, navigating the complexities of COVID-19, and utilising digital tools for enhanced patient careWhether you are a registered nurse aspiring to become a clinical nurse specialist or an established CNS seeking professional growth, The Role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist in Cancer Care provides invaluable insights and development opportunities. This engaging resource is also an excellent companion for advanced practitioners specialising in cancer care, ensuring they stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in this vital field. Zusammenfassung The Role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist in Cancer CareGain a fresh and insightful perspective on the evolving role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist in the delivery of cancer services.The Role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist in Cancer Care explores the dynamic and essential world of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in cancer care, covering both foundational and advanced topics and rooted in robust research and evidence-based practice.* Trace the historical development of the CNS role while gaining invaluable patient and carer perspectives that provide essential guidance for professionals in this field* Examine key aspects such as symptom management and non-medical prescribing, gaining a deeper understanding of the multifaceted responsibilities of Clinical Nurse Specialists* Find vital subjects like leadership and multidisciplinary teamwork supplemented with practical tools to excel in your role* Explore comprehensive coverage of specialised areas within clinical nursing, including the unique challenges of caring for young adults with cancer, navigating the complexities of COVID-19, and utilising digital tools for enhanced patient careWhether you are a registered nurse aspiring to become a clinical nurse specialist or an established CNS seeking professional growth, The Role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist in Cancer Care provides invaluable insights and development opportunities. This engaging resource is also an excellent companion for advanced practitioners specialising in cancer care, ensuring they stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in this vital field. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of Contributors xiv Foreword xvi Introduction xviii About the Companion Website xxi 1 Evolvement of Advanced Nursing Practice 1 Helen Kerr 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Evolvement of Nursing as a Profession 1 1.3 Advanced Nursing Practice 3 1.3.1 Criteria Associated with Advanced Nursing Practice 4 1.3.2 Advanced Practice Nurse Roles 6 1.3.3 Regulation 8 1.3.4 Components of Advan...

List of contents

List of Contributors xiv
 
Foreword xvi
 
Introduction xviii
 
About the Companion Website xxi
 
1 Evolvement of Advanced Nursing Practice 1
Helen Kerr
 
1.1 Introduction 1
 
1.2 Evolvement of Nursing as a Profession 1
 
1.3 Advanced Nursing Practice 3
 
1.3.1 Criteria Associated with Advanced Nursing Practice 4
 
1.3.2 Advanced Practice Nurse Roles 6
 
1.3.3 Regulation 8
 
1.3.4 Components of Advanced Practice Nurse Roles 8
 
1.3.5 Education Requirements 8
 
1.3.6 Outcomes Associated with Advanced Practice Nurse Roles 9
 
1.3.7 Barriers to Advanced Practice Nursing Roles 9
 
1.3.8 Recommendations for Advanced Practice Nurse Roles 10
 
1.4 Conclusion 10
 
References 11
 
2 Emergence and Evolvement of the Clinical Nurse Specialist Role in Cancer Care 15
Helen Kerr
 
2.1 Introduction 15
 
2.2 Advanced Nursing Practice 15
 
2.3 Historical Context 16
 
2.4 Specialists vs. Generalists 17
 
2.5 Definition of a CNS 18
 
2.5.1 Role Blurring 18
 
2.6 Components of the Clinical Nurse Specialist Role 19
 
2.6.1 Direct Patient Care 20
 
2.6.2 Indirect Care 20
 
2.7 Professional Standards 21
 
2.8 Education Requirements 22
 
2.8.1 Impact of a Master's Qualification 22
 
2.9 Outcomes of the Clinical Nurse Specialist Role 23
 
2.9.1 Outcomes Associated with the Clinical Nurse Specialist in Cancer Services 24
 
2.10 Specialist Practice in Cancer Care 25
 
2.11 Future Direction of the CNS 25
 
2.12 Conclusion 25
 
References 26
 
3 Patient Perspective 31
Johanna McMullan
 
References 40
 
4 Carer's Perspective 43
Trevor Wightman
 
5 Key Worker Role 49
Karen Armstrong and Helen Kerr
 
5.1 Introduction 49
 
5.2 The Key Worker 50
 
5.2.1 Provision of Information 52
 
5.2.2 Provision of Emotional and Supportive Care 52
 
5.2.3 Coordination of Services 53
 
5.3 Key Worker/Clinical Nurse Specialist Impact on Direct and Indirect Patient Care 54
 
5.4 Challenges in Practice 55
 
5.5 'First Impressions Count' 57
 
5.6 Example of Change in Practice 58
 
5.7 Conclusion 59
 
References 59
 
6 Psychological Support 63
Caroline McCaughey, Edel Aughey, and Susan Smyth
 
6.1 Introduction 63
 
6.2 Part One: The Impact of a Cancer Diagnosis 64
 
6.2.1 Time Point One: Breaking Significant News 66
 
6.2.2 Time Point Two: Treatment Decision-Making 70
 
6.2.3 Time Point Three: Survivorship and Resilience 71
 
6.2.4 Fear of Recurrence 73
 
6.3 Part Two: Self-Care and the Clinical Nurse Specialist 74
 
6.4 Conclusion 77
 
References 78
 
7 Integrating Research and Evidence-Based Practice 84
Adrina O'Donnell, Ruth Boyd, and Clare McVeigh
 
7.1 Introduction 84
 
7.2 Evidence-Based Practice 85
 
7.3 Barriers to the Implementation of Evidence-Based Practice in the Clinical Setting 86
 
7.4 Role of Evidence-Based Practice in Caring for Patients with Cancer and Their Carers 87
 
7.5 Providing Evidence-Based Care as a Clinical Nurse Specialist 87
 
7.6 Clinical Application of Evidence-Based Practice by Clinical Nurse Specialists 88
 
7.7 Cancer Research and Clinical Trials 89
 
7.8 Cancer Clinical Trials, Research Nurses and the Role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist 91
 
7.9 The Role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist Along the Cancer Clinical Trial Patient Pathway 92
 
7.10 Con

Product details

• Authors: Helen Kerr, Helen (School of Nursing and Midwifery Kerr
• Assisted by: Helen Kerr (Editor), Kerr Helen (Editor), Johan de Munter (Foreword)
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.09.2023
• EAN: 9781119866992
• ISBN: 978-1-119-86699-2
• No. of pages: 288
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; Krankenpflege, Medizin, Onkologie, Pflege, Nursing, Medical Science, Onkologie u. Strahlentherapie, Oncology & Radiotherapy, Pflege i. d. Krebs- u. Palliativmedizin, Cancer & Palliative Care Nursing