Advanced Practice Nursing: Essential Knowledge for the Profession, Fifth Edition is a core advanced practice text used in both Master's Level and DNP programs. Along with original chapters, this bestselling text is a thoughtfully crafted compilation of existing chapters from a variety of advanced practice nursing textbooks from Jones & Bartlett Learning. The strength of this approach is that each chapter was written by experts in each of the content areas, creating a comprehensive and well-rounded resource for the advanced practice nursing student.
The Fifth Edition is framed around the new Domains from the AACN Essentials for Advanced Practice Education as well as the Essentials for Doctoral Education featuring the most up-to-date content on each set of Essentials. Thoroughly updated, the authors address current and emerging trends, including emergency preparedness, financing health care, the impact of big data on healthcare outcomes, ethical leadership, and more timely topics.
Features and Benefits
"This book is an invaluable resource for anyone wishing to build and demonstrate their expertise as a healthcare leader. It is a must-read for individuals looking to advance their contributions to improving the health and well-being of those they serve. This fifth edition provides a comprehensive discussion on healthcare and the relationship nurses have with the rapidly evolving healthcare system. The field has evolved enough since the previous version to merit the publication of this new edition. As nurses, we must continue to evaluate and effectively respond to the progression of health care and all the mitigating factors impacting our patients, healthcare system, and global community."
-- Miriam Ramirez, MSN (Rush University Medical Center) Doody's Review
Any nurse interested in pursuing an advanced degree will benefit from reading this book, as it delves into every area of practice with historical reference and future outlooks. Graduate students enrolled in a DNP program or individuals who have already secured a DNP may wish to invest in a book of this caliber.