Textbook for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: Evidence-Based Standards of Practice 1st Edition

Descrizione

The text is organized by body system for ease of reference. Each chapter includes a review of the current standard of care for a particular topic, including assessment, differential diagnostic modalities, interprofessional collaboration, evidence-based treatment, and goals for transitions of care. Also covered are specific challenges and professional considerations in acute care. Clinical pearls and key takeaway boxes are woven throughout to underscore essential information. Special topics on palliative care, pain, and pain management are also covered. Instructor resources include PowerPoints.

Key Features:

• A comprehensive acute care textbook written by NPs for NPs
• Organized by body system for ease of reference
• Integrates advanced nursing practice competencies
• Promotes leadership skills, helps students to understand complex health care systems, and embodies core principles of interprofessional team practice
• Includes clinical pearls, key takeaway boxes, evidence-based practice resources
• Delivers robust teaching/learning package