AACN Core Curriculum for Pediatric High Acuity, Progressive, and Critical Care Nursing


Book Description

AACN Core Curriculum for Pediatric High Acuity, Progressive, and Critical Care, Third Edition, provides content required to deliver the best care for critically ill or injured children. As acuity increases in all inpatient departments and the practice of pediatric critical care expands beyond the acute phase of illness or injury, knowledge of pediatric critical care is more essential than ever. Pediatric acute and critical care nurses find themselves handling not only their patients, but care of their families and management of an interprofessional team of caregivers. With emphasis on evidence-based care and professionalism, this essential resource captures the professional role of the pediatric critical care nurse and the nurse’s contributions to the process of continuous quality improvement. Ideal for pediatric critical care and acute care nurses, high acuity/critical care courses, and continuing education, AACN Core Curriculum for Pediatric High Acuity, Progressive, and Critical Care, Third Edition, contains core AACN guidelines for the highest quality nursing practice. The text covers anatomic, physiologic, cognitive, and psychosocial changes that occur throughout the pediatric lifespan. Chapters are systems focused and review developmental anatomy and physiology, clinical assessment, pharmacology, diagnostic tests, and therapeutic procedures. For each type of disease and injury, information is provided on pathophysiology, etiology, risk factors, signs and symptoms, nursing and collaborative interprofessional management, and complications. New to the Third Edition: Updated to include current patient management and the latest pediatric drug information Contains a completely new chapter on professional nursing issues, including quality, safety, communications, teamwork, work environment, and personal wellness Provides revised case studies and review questions/answers reflecting the latest version of the CCRN® Pediatric exam Key Features: Delivers comprehensive, current information for nursing students and those preparing for the CCRN® Pediatric exam Content is based on the most current standards of care, scope of practice, national guidelines, key AACN initiatives, and the AACN Certification Corporation Pediatric CCRN® Test Plan Presented in easy-to-read outline format for quick access to information Written and endorsed by AACN and AACN-affiliated subject matter experts Provides case studies to illustrate patient scenarios Discusses the application of AACN’s Synergy Model for Patient Care in pediatric high acuity and critical care nursing practice Includes in-depth coverage of multisystem problems such as multiple trauma, toxicology, septic shock, and burns




Core Curriculum for Pediatric Critical Care Nursing


Book Description

Now updated to reflect the current state of pediatric critical care nursing practice, this guide from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) explores the anatomic, physiologic, and cognitive/psychosocial changes that occur across the lifespan of a child. This resource also serves as an effective study guide for the pediatric CCRN certification examination.




Manual of Pediatric Critical Care


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"This manual developed as a condensed revision of the second edition of Nursing care of the critically ill child"--Preface.




Guided Participation in Pediatric Nursing Practice


Book Description

The first book about Guided Participation written for nurses This authoritative publication delivers an in-depth examination of Guided Participation (GP), a dynamic process of teaching and learning that parents and guardians have used for generations to help their charges become self-reliant. GP is helping another person become competent by providing expertise working alongside the learner. For the nurse specifically, this means educating and working alongside parents and children within an environment that supports health. Consistent with client- and family-centered practice, this fresh approach to nurse/client teaching is drawn a broad span of disciplines, including education, social and cultural anthropology, relationship-based attachment-caregiving theory, and developmental science. Written for students and practitioners who wish to incorporate GP into their practice, and for managers, administrators, and policy makers who support its implementation, this resource demonstrates the value of GP as a new and emerging health care model that integrates care across health care settings. The text describes, step-by-step, how to practice GP discusses support systems to maintain GP past the initial treatment. With abundant case studies, examples and research findings, chapters analyze how GP can promote health, prevent acute and chronic illness, and adjust old patterns of living and behaviors. Key Features: Includes video clips that illustrate how guided participation is applied in a variety of clinical practice settings Provides access to self-directed online instruction Links to online journal, case studies, additional chapters, and references Features downloadable parent checklists and teaching guides Discusses effective application of Guided Participation to all aspects of pediatric nursing care in a variety of practice settings Includes numerous case studies and examples with specific components identified to help readers learn theory and related concepts Learn to apply guided participation by joining the case-based online course offered at University of Wisconsin-Madison!




Pediatric and Neonatal Critical Care Certification Review


Book Description

As the only pediatric and neonatal review book on the market, PEDIATRIC AND NEONATAL CRITICAL CARE CERTIFICATION REVIEW contains essential content to be studied for AACN's and NCC's certification examinations in pediatric and neonatal critical care. The approach is to provide only essential information in an uncomplicated style so readers can study and learn brief sections at a time. Each chapter focuses on a particular body system and is organized with passkeys, questions, and answers/rationales.




Pediatric CCRN Certification Review


Book Description

Pediatric CCRN Certification Review is an essential guide for critical care nurses preparing for the Pediatric CCRN exam. Containing more than 1,200 practice questions with rationales representative of those found on the Pediatric CCRN exam, it offers a succinct, yet comprehensive review of the core material. Organized to provide essential test taking strategies and techniques for passing the exam, Pediatric CCRN Certification Review explores the Synergy Model, cardiovascular and pulmonary systems, neurology, renal, gastrointestinal, hematology, immunology, endocrine, multisystem, and behavioral issues. Included with the book is an online access code for JB TestPrep, our online interactive testing program, to help you pass the exam. Don’t forget to visit our new nursing certification website: www.NursingCertificationSuccess.com




Essential Revision Notes in Paediatrics for the MRCPCH


Book Description

Suitable for candidates preparing for the MRCPCH exam, this title includes 24 specialty-based chapters that provide concise information in an accessible format.




AACN Core Curriculum for High Acuity, Progressive and Critical Care Nursing - E-Book


Book Description

From the experts at the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) comes the definitive resource for critical care certification and clinical practice. This new seventh edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect the current state of high acuity, progressive, and critical care nursing practice and includes expanded coverage of pain management, palliative care, and end-of-life care; transplantation; and key AACN initiatives. It also reflects the most current literature, national and international guidelines, clinical studies, and of course, the newest content on the CCRN® exam. - Authored by the experts at the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), this is the definitive guide to critical care nursing certification and clinical practice. - NEW! Significantly updated content corresponds to the most recent CCRN® examination blueprint and reflects the most current literature, national and international guidelines, clinical studies, AACN/ANA scope of practice, and ECCO 3.0. - NEW! Expanded coverage of key content reflects the healthcare needs of today's patients, including pain management, palliative care, and end-of-life care; nutritional support; transplantation; and key AACN initiatives. - Concise outline format is organized by body system to make information easy to digest. - NEW! Clinical Pearls and Key Concepts boxes highlight key content and serve as a convenient quick reference. - NEW! Improved navigation includes printed index tabs to help distinguish chapters and find information fast. - Basic to advanced levels of coverage, with an emphasis on clinical nursing practice, prepare you for the full range of knowledge you will encounter on the CCRN exam and in practice.Coverage of the AACN Synergy Model is featured in the new opening chapter. - Professional Care and Ethical Practice is integrated into the Core Curriculum series framework. - A new chapter on Critical Care Patients with Special Needs includes bariatric and geriatric patients in critical care, as well as high-risk obstetric patients. - Features new content on chest tubes, liver transplantation for acute liver failure, spirituality, and spiritual aspects of care. - Integrates pain as the 5th vital sign and includes JCAHO, HCFA, and AHCPR guidelines relating to pain management. - Features AHRQ evidence-based practice guidelines as reference sources for practice interventions. - New organization for Patient Care presents patient problems, needs, etc. in order of clinical priority. - Expanded Nursing Interventions includes considerations related to patient/family education, patient transfer, and discharge planning. - Web-based resources for CDC, AHA, NINR, National Guideline Clearinghouse, NIH Consensus Conference Proceedings, ADA.




Critical Care Nursing - E-Book


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Winner of the 2nd-place American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year award in emergency/critical care nursing for 2021! **Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Critical Care** Prepare for success in today's high acuity, progressive, and critical care settings! Critical Care Nursing: Diagnosis and Management, 9th Edition helps you understand and apply critical care nursing principles and concepts to clinical assessment, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic management. Known for its comprehensive coverage, this leading textbook uses a logical, body systems organization to address the care of patients with physiological alterations. New to this edition are illustrated Patient-Centered Critical Care features aimed at "humanizing the ICU" as well as Next Generation NCLEX® Exam–style case studies to help you further develop your clinical judgment skills and prepare for the latest nursing licensure exam. Also ideal for CCRN® and PCCN® exam preparation, this book is a one-stop resource on the concepts and skills required for critical care nursing! - Time-tested, high-quality content addresses all aspects of today's high acuity, progressive, and critical care nursing. - Consistent organization within each body-system unit provides an efficient framework for learning, for CCRN® and PCCN® certification preparation, and for reference in clinical practice. - Comprehensive, evidence-based content is highly referenced and includes internet resources for further research and study. - Enhanced Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) integration links text content to QSEN competencies, through the addition of QSEN-related questions in case studies, QSEN-labeled features and boxes, QSEN content icons, and highlighted QSEN information.




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