Paula McCauley

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: A Case-Based Approach Studying for AGACNP/DNP certification, or looking to strengthen your adult-gerontology acute care skills? Grab the know-how, support, and practical guidance you need, with Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. This clearly written, evidenced-based guide offers best practices for providing patient- and family-centered care for young adults, older adults, and elderly patients facing complex acute and/or chronic health conditions. From foundational advanced practice knowledge and skills to informed clinical judgment, this is an indispensable reference for preparing for AGACNP/DNP certification, and a clinical road map for all adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioners.    Upgrade your acute care nursing knowledge and clinical skills, with:  ?Highly rated, student-approved case-based learning approach demonstrates concepts, skills, and patient-based care via real-life care scenarios?Nursing experts' views on history and professional issues, including:?A brief history of the acute care nurse practitioner role, skills, and impact on patient outcomes?Acute care nurse practitioner as leader, innovator, and nursing systems change agent?Acute care nurse practitioner role across the continuum of care ? quality indicators and healthcare payment models ?Demonstration of evidence-based foundational skills?Patient- and family-centered care during diagnosis and choosing treatment options ? steps for effective communication, responding to emotion, supporting shared decision-making, family engagement, aiding physical comfort and emotional support, learning cultural sensitivity?Choosing and interpreting diagnostic tests?Hospital care and preventing complications?Building a strong basis for sound clinical judgment?Psychosocial health - diagnosis and management?Management of body systems and functions, including handling emergencies and immediate interventions ? hematologic; endocrine; dermatological; ophthalmological; ear, nose and throat; neurological; musculoskeletal; cardiovascular; respiratory; gastrointestinal; genitourinary; and oncologic management?Care of the trauma patient?Disaster planning and management?Chapter features include:?Clinical Pearls - Expand on important concepts?Key Points - Highlight key characteristics of family- and patient-centered care in different clinical situations?Tables - Demonstrate clinical steps and procedures, condition risk factors, treatment phases, and more ?Case Studies - Illustrate actual patient care scenarios and optimal clinical decision-making?End-of-Chapter Review Questions - Multiple choice questions support learning and retentionAbout the Clinical Editors   Paula McCauley, DNP, ACNP-BC, CMC, CSC, FAANP, is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner of Cardiology/Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington, Connecticut, and Associate Professor at the University of Connecticut School of Nursing in Storrs, Connecticut. She is the former Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Track Director.    Angela Starkweather, PhD, ACNP-BC, CNRN, FAAN, FAANP, is Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the University of Connecticut School of Nursing in Storrs, Connecticut.

---

Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wolters Kluwer Health
• First, International Edition
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. März 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 178mm x 260mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 628g
• ISBN-13: 9781975173678
• ISBN-10: 1975173678
• Artikelnr.: 60401362

Inhaltsangabe

Part I. History and Professional Issues
Chapter 1. Brief History of the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Role,
Competencies, and Impact on Health Outcomes
Chapter 2. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Role as Leader, Innovator, and
Systems-Level Change Agent
 
Part II. Foundational Skills
Chapter 3. Patient- and Family-Centered Care in the Process of Diagnosis
and Selection of Treatment Options
Chapter 4. Selection and Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests
Chapter 5. Care of the Acutely Ill Patient and Prevention of Complications
 
Part III. Clinical Judgment
Chapter 6. Psychosocial Health: Diagnosis and Management
Chapter 7. Hematologic and Oncologic Management
Chapter 8. Management of Endocrine Emergencies
Chapter 9. Dermatology and Ophthalmology
Chapter 10. Neurological Management
Chapter 11. Musculoskeletal Management
Chapter 12. Cardiology
Chapter 13. Pulmonary Management
Chapter 14. Gastrointestinal Management
Chapter 15. Renal Management
Chapter 16. Care of the Trauma Patient
Chapter 17. Multisystem
Chapter 18. Disasters and the Advance Practice Provider
Chapter 19. Pain Management and Palliative Care