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Abstract
Professional certification validates nurses' knowledge and expertise in their specialty. In support of professional development, nursing excellence as a Magnet® designated hospital, and commitment to improve patient outcomes, increasing the number of certified pediatric hematology oncology nurses at Children's Hospital Los Angeles is a priority. Expert certified nurses and educators assessed current staff nurse perceptions of and motivations for becoming certified. A nurse survey was completed, and the results identified barriers to certification and the need for an onsite review course to encourage more nurses to take the Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse (CPHON®) exam. The Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) CPHON® test blueprint guided the development of the Children's Hospital Los Angeles review course curriculum. Certified nurse experts volunteered as course instructors to present an overview of pediatric cancer, pediatric hematology, psychosocial review, chemotherapy and related medications, and long-term effects. In addition to course didactics, interactive learning sessions were included to allow participants to question, discuss, and apply new knowledge. Sample test questions were provided to each participant for independent study post-course attendance. Each participant completed course evaluations to measure the usefulness of the content, environment, and teaching methods. Since the implementation of this course, the overall number of certified hematology oncology nurses has increased by 15.3%.
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SPECIAL PATIENTS NEED SPECIAL NURSES
Caring for children with cancer is one of the most technically and emotionally difficult areas in nursing. Not only are you dealing with children and adolescents who hurt, you must reassure and educate families, balance a multitude of other health care professionals, and keep up with ever-changing nursing practice and care. To help special nurses stay aware of the newest effective nursing practices, innovative therapeutic approaches, significant information trends, and most practical research in hematology and pediatric oncology nursing, you need the Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing.
The journal offers pediatric hematology, oncology, and immunology nurses in clinical practice and research, pediatric social workers, epidemiologists, clinical psychologists, child life specialists and nursing educators the latest peer-reviewed original research and definitive reviews on the whole spectrum of nursing care of childhood cancers, including leukemias, solid tumors and lymphomas, and hematologic disorders. JOPON covers the entire disease process--diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and survival, as well as end-of-life care.
Six times a year, the Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing introduces new and useful nursing care practice and research from around the world that saves you time and effort. Just some of the spirited topics covered include:
Cancer survivorship including later-life effects of childhood cancer, including fertility, cardiac insufficiency, and pulmonary fibrosis
Combination therapies
Hematologic and immunologic topics
Holistic, family-centered supportive care
Improvement of quality of life for children and adolescents with cancer
Management of side effects from surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation
Management of specific symptoms/diseases/co-infections
Medication tolerance differences in children and adolescents
Pain control
Palliative and end of life care issues
Pharmacologic agents for pediatrics/clinical trial results
Psychological support for the patient, siblings, and families
The dynamic articles cover a wide range of specific nursing concerns, including:
Advanced practice issues
Clinical issues
Clinical proficiency
Conducting qualitative and quantitative research
Developing a core curriculum for pediatric hematology/oncology nursing
Encouraging active patient participation
Ethical issues
Evaluating outcomes
Professional development
Stress management and handling your own emotions
Other important features include Guest Editorials from experts in the discipline, Point/Counterpoint debates, Roadmaps (personal insights into the nursing experience), and Proceedings and Abstracts from the annual Association for Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON) conference.
Your special patients need special nurses--stay special by subscribing to the Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing today!
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