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Get ready for clinical practice in progressive and critical care nursing with this definitive resource! From the experts at the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, the AACN Core Curriculum for Progressive and Critical Care Nursing, 8th Edition covers the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for the CCRN (R) and PCCN (R) certification examinations and to provide safe and effective care in progressive and critical care settings. Content in this edition corresponds to the most recent CCRN (R) and PCCN (R) exam blueprints and reflects the latest in evidence-based practice. With its clear outline format and comprehensive coverage of nursing competencies, this text is both a convenient clinical reference and a valuable study tool.
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Experts at the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) provide the definitive reference for progressive and critical care nursing care of adults.
Concise outline format makes information easy to find and easy to digest.
Basic to advanced levels of coverage emphasizes clinical nursing practice, preparing you with the full range of knowledge needed for optimal patient care in progressive and critical care settings.
Key content in each body systems chapter includes an anatomy and physiology review, assessment, patient care, and specific patient health problems.
Expert Tips and Key Concepts boxes highlight important content and serve as a quick reference.
NEW! Updated content corresponds to the most recent CCRN (R) and PCCN (R) examination blueprints and reflects the latest research evidence, clinical studies, national and international treatment protocols, the AACN/ANA scope of practice, and AACN's ECCO 3.0.
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Höhe: 261 mm
Breite: 185 mm
Dicke: 35 mm
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978-0-323-77808-4 (9780323778084)
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Herausgeber*in
Associate Program Director and Associate Professor, DNP Program, Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX
PART I. Foundations of Progressive and Critical Care Nursing
1. Professional Caring and Ethical Practice
2. Psychosocial Aspects of Critical Care
PART II. Critical Care of Patients with Issues Affecting Specific Body Systems
3. Pulmonary System
4. Cardiovascular System
5. Neurologic System
6. Renal System
7. Endocrine System
8. Hematologic and Immunologic Systems
9. Gastrointestinal System
PART III. Critical Care of Patients with Multisystem Issues
10. Sepsis and Septic Shock
11. Multisystem Trauma
12. Burns
13. Hypothermia
14. Toxin Exposure
PART IV. Critical Care of Patients with Special Needs
15. Bariatric Patients
16. Older Adult Patients
17. High-Risk Obstetric Patients
18. Patient Transport
19. Sedation
20. Pain
21. Palliative and End-of-Life Care
22. Perioperative Care
Index
