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Advanced Practice Nursing An Integrative Approach

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ISBN-10: 1416043926

ISBN-13: 9781416043928

Edition: 4th 2009

Authors: Ann B. Hamric, Judith A. Spross, Charlene M. Hanson

List price: $80.95
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Covering all advanced practice competencies and roles, this book offers strategies for enhancing patient care and legitimizing your role within todays health care system. It covers the history of advanced practice nursing, the theory behind the practice, and emerging issues. Offering a comprehensive exploration of advanced practice nursing, this edition also adds a focus on topics including the APN scope of practice, certification, and the ethical and legal issues that occur in clinical practice. The development of all major competencies of advanced practice nursing is discussed: direct clinical practice, consultation, coaching/guidance, research, leadership, collaboration, and ethical…    
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Book details

List price: $80.95
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 7/2/2008
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 848
Size: 7.75" wide x 9.25" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 3.234

Historical and Developmental Aspects of Advanced Practice Nursing
A Brief History of Advanced Practice Nursing in the United States
Conceptualizations of Advanced Practice Nursing
A Definition of Advanced Practice Nursing
Role Development of the Advanced Practice Nurse
Competencies of Advanced Practice Nursing
Direct Clinical Practice
Expert Coaching and Guidance
Consultation
Research
Clinical, Professional, and Systems Leadership
Collaboration
Ethical Decision Making
Advanced Practice Roles: The Operational Definitions of Advanced Practice Nursing
The Clinical Nurse Specialist
The Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
The Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
The Blended Role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist and the Nurse Practitioner
The Certified Nurse-Midwife
The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Evolving and Innovative Opportunities for Advanced Practice Nursing
Critical Elements in Managing Advanced Nursing Practice Environments
Business Planning and Reimbursement Mechanisms
Marketing and Contracting Considerations
Understanding Regulatory, Legal, and Credentialing Requirements
Health Policy Issues in Changing Environments
Strengthening Advanced Nursing Practice in Organizational Structures: Administrative Considerations
Outcome Evaluation and Performance Improvement: An Integrative Review of Research on Advanced Practice Nursing
NEW! Outcomes Evaluation and Performance Improvement: Using Data and Information Technology to Improve Practice