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Acute and Critical Care Nurse Practitioner by The ultimate, case-based guide for learning and teaching the art of diagnostic reasoning for acute and critical care nurse practitioners Written by experienced nurse practitioners working in acute and critical care settings,and endorsed by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), Acute & Critical Care Nurse Practitioner:Cases in Diagnostic Reasoning presents a wide range of acute and critical care patient cases focusing on diagnosis and management. This authoritative book is designed to help nurse practitioners and students learn how to proceed from a broad differential diagnosis to a specific management plan through expert analysis of patient data. While reconstructing the course of real-life clinical cases, the authors "think out loud" and reveal how they identify pertinent positives and significant negatives to support or refute items on their differential diagnoses list, and further incorporate laboratory and diagnostic testing results to establish a medical diagnosis. Each case includes a description of the management for the identified diagnosis. INCLUDES: · 71 cases based on real-life clinical scenarios · Analysis questions and case discussions to enable learners to actively participate ininductive and deductive reasoning · Cases that can be used to support course work, certification review, and job training The first of its kind, Acute & Critical Care Nurse Practitioner: Cases in Diagnostic Reasoning is an essential learning and teaching resource for students, clinicians, and clinical faculty to master the art of diagnostic reasoning.
Guidelines for Nurse Practitioners in Gynecologic Settings, 11th Edition by A "one-stop" comprehensive guide to women's health--updated with new evidence-based guidelines and timely topics The 11th edition of this classic guide for assessment and management of common gynecologic conditions by advanced practice nurses is updated with cutting-edge topics, new evidence-based guidelines, and current patient teaching materials to enhance excellence in clinical practice. This edition features a completely updated chapter on the well-woman annual exam, including issues about the care of older women, and extensive revisions throughout regarding contraceptive methods, CAMs, medical abortion, HIV/AIDS, HPV screening and vaccine recommendations, and much more. Guidelines reflect "best-practice" standards of care culled from literature on evidence-based practice that help ensure improved patient outcomes. Expert contributors include prominent specialists from all areas of gynecologic health. Complete guidelines are presented in a format that includes definition, etiology, history, physical exam, laboratory exam, differential diagnosis, treatment, complications, consultation/referral, and follow-up. New to the 11th Edition: Enhanced mental health chapter detailing the discontinuation of SSRIs/SNRIs Guidelines for management of cytological abnormalities and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia New information on menopause and osteoporosis Updated information on contraception based on patients' individual profiles and clinical data Revised information on natural family planning from an expert educator New data on the long-term effects of hormone replacement therapy Additional data-based evidence on over-the-counter remedies and nonprescription supplements New data on screenings for breast cancer New Pap smear guidelines across the life span Physical assessment of pelvic floor integrity and dysfunction Helpful techniques for difficult examinations Information on lesbian, bisexual, and transgender health concerns Key Features: Reflects best-practice standards of care empirically demonstrated to improve patient outcomes Presents guidelines in a concise, consistent outline format to ensure quick and easy access to clinical information Written by a highly respected and experienced team of authors Provides valuable patient teaching information, also available online
Practice Guidelines for Family Nurse Practitioners by Prepare for FNP practice with the latest evidence-based guidelines! Practice Guidelines for Family Nurse Practitioners, 4th Edition provides essential information on current assessment and management protocols for primary care patients of all ages. Key details are easy to find, with the book's concise, outline-style guidelines and abundant summary tables and charts. And you'll be ready to manage care more effectively with the latest information on topics such as pain management, bariatric surgery follow-up, restless legs syndrome, and new medications for diabetes and cardiovascular disorders. Written by expert nurse practitioners Karen Fenstermacher and Barbara Toni Hudson, this guide equips you for the conditions most commonly seen in primary care settings. Essential, evidence-based guidelines provide the latest guidance for management of disorders commonly seen by FNPs in primary care settings, including information on which problems must be referred to a physician and which constitute an emergency. Quick-reference tables and charts include pediatric conditions charts, comparative charts for similar disorders, and health maintenance guidelines charts. Coverage of special populations assessment provides quick access to information on adult, pediatric, and geriatric assessment. Compact size and spiral binding make this guide easy to carry and easy to use in the clinical setting. Full-color insert provides an illustrated, quick reference to common skin disorders. Concise outline format makes it easy to locate essential information quickly. NEW! Treatment guidelines include the latest nationally recognized evidence-based treatment guidelines, including those for dementia, asthma, and diabetes. UPDATED content throughout includes bariatric surgery follow-up after release from surgical care, assessment of pelvic masses, restless legs syndrome, the advanced eye examination including advanced staining techniques, and new medications for diabetes and cardiovascular disorders. NEW Pain chapter provides guidelines on pain management and caring for patients with pain. NEW Laboratory and Diagnostic Pearls chapter offers useful laboratory and diagnostic tips that the authors have accumulated over years of clinical practice. NEW! Coverage of respiratory and ENT disorders is presented into two separate chapters, reflecting how these problems are actually handled in clinical practice. NEW user-friendly design includes an improved outline format, easier-to-read tables, and color highlighting for essential information.
Advanced Practice Nursing Procedures by 
Nurse Practitioner's Business Practice and Legal Guide
Family Practice Guidelines
Role Development for the Nurse Practitioner
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Guidelines for Nurse Practitioners in Ambulatory Obstetric Settings
Advanced Practice Nursing: essentials for role development
Philosophies and theories for advanced nursing practice
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse as a Prescriber by 
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Ambulatory Care Procedures for the Nurse Practitioner. Margaret R. Colyer and Cynthia Ehrhardt. 2nd edition. F.A Davis Company. [RT-82.8-.C64-2004]
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Family Health: A Framework for Nursing. Sharon Denham. F. A. Davis. [RT-82.8-.D46-2003]
Family Nurse Practitioner Certification: Intensive Review. Maria T. Codina Leik. Springer Pub. [RT82.8 .C63 2008]
Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Prep Exams. Amelie Hollier and Mari J. Wirfs. Advanced Practice Education Associates. [RT-120-.F34-H655-2004x]
Gerontological Protocols for Nurse Practitioners. Lippincott. [RC-954-.B76-1999]
Guidelines for Nurse Practitioners in Gynecologic Settings. 9th ed. Joellen W. Hawkins, Diane M. Roberto-Nichols, and J. Lynn Stanley-Haney. Springer. [RG-105-.H368-2008]
How to Start an Independent Practice: The Nurse Practitioner's Guide to Success. Carolyn R. Zaumeyer. F. A. Davis. [RT-86.7-.Z38-2003]
International Council of Nurses: Advanced Nursing Practice. Madrean Schober and Fadwa A. Affara. Blackwell Pub. [ RT82.8 .S25 2006]
Issues in Graduate Nursing Education. Publication No. 18-2196. National League for Nursing. [RT-79-.I87-1987]
Making Room in the Clinic: Nurse Practitioners and the Evolution of Modern Health Care. Julie Fairman. Rutgers University Press. [RT82.8 .F35 2008]
Management Guidelines for Adult Nurse Practitioners. Lynne M. Hektor Dunphy. F.A. Davis Company. [RT-82.8-.M33-1999]
Management Guidelines for Nurse Practitioners Working in Family Practice. Alice Running and Amy Berndt. F. A. Davis. [RT-120-.F34-M36-2003]
Management Guidelines for Nurse Practitioners Working with Adults. Lynn M. Hektor Dunphy. F. A. Davis. [RT-82.8-.M33-2004]
Management Guidelines for Nurse Practitioners Working with Children and Adolescents. Nancy Herban Hill and Linda M. Sullivan. F. A. Davis. [RJ-245-.H55-2004]
Management Guidelines for Nurse Practitioners Working with Older Adults. Laurie Kennedy Malone, Kathleen Ryan Fletcher, and Lori Martin Plank. F. A. Davis. [RC-954-.M356-2004]
Management Guidelines for Nurse Practitioners Working with Women. Kathleen M. Pellitier Brown. F. A. Davis. [RG-105-.P44-2004]
Management Guidelines for Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. Nancy Hill and Linda Sullivan. F.A. Davis Company. [RJ-245-.H55-1999]
Management Guidelines for Women's Health Nurse Practitioners. Kathleen Brown. F.A. Davis. [RT-82.8-.B75-1999]
Managing Your Practice: A Guide for Advanced Practice Nurses. Edited by Joyce J. Fitzpatrick, Ann Glasgow, and Jane N. Young. Springer. [RT-86.7-.M36-2003]
The Master's Degree with a Specialty in Advanced Practice Oncology Nursing. Edited by Linda A. Jacobs. 4th edition. Oncology Nursing Society, 2003. [Pamphlet #2084]
A Meta-Analysis of Process of Care, Clinical Outcomes, and Cost Effectiveness of Nurses in Primary Care Roles: Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Midwives. American Nurses Association. 1993. [Pamphlet #1045]
Nurse Practitioners: A Review of the Literature 1965-1982. Edited by Barbara H. Dunn and Marilyn A. Chard. Publication No. NP-62. American Nurses Association Publications. 1983. [Pamphlet #1043]
Nurse Practitioners and Certified Nurse-Midwives: A Meta-Analysis of Studies on Nurses in Primary Care Roles. By Sharon A. Brown and Deanna E. Grimes. Publication No. NP-85. American Nurses Association Publications. [RT-82.8-.B76-1993]
Nurse Practitioner's Business Practice and Legal Guide. Carolyn Buppert. Jones and Bartlett. [RT-86.73-.B87-2004]
Nurse Practitioners: Clinical Skills and Professional Issues. Mike Walsh, et.al. Butterworth-Heinemann. [RT-82.8-.N864-1999]
Nurse Practitioners: Developing the Role in Hospital Settings. Shirley Reveley, Mike Walsh, and Alison Crumbie. Butterworth-Heinemann. [RT-82.8-.N87-2001]
Nurse Practitioners: The Evolution and Future of Advanced Practice. 5th ed. Edited by Eileen M Sullivan-Marx, et al. Springer. [RT-82.8-.N884-2010]
Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Certified Nurse-Midwives: A Policy Analysis. U.S. Congress. Office of Technology Assessment. Publication No. NP-76. American Nurses Association Publications. 1986. [Pamphlet #1041]
Nurses, Nurse Practitioners: Evolution to Advanced Practice. Edited by Mathy D. Mezey and Diane O. McGivern. Springer Publishing Company. [RT-82.8-.N884-1999]
Nursing Centers: Meeting the Demand for Quality Health Care. Publication No. 21-2311. National League for Nursing Publications. [RT-86.73-.N85-1989x]
Nursing Ethics and Professional Responsibility in Advanced Practice. Pamela J. Grace. Jones and Bartlett Publishers.[RT85 .G73 2009]
Nursing, Medicine and Primary Care. Anne Williams. Open University Press. [RT-86.4-.W54 2000]
On Specialization in Nursing: Toward a New Empowerment. By Margretta M. Styles. Publication No. NP-75. American Nurses Foundation, Inc. [RT-86.73-.S9-1989]
Outcome Assessment in Advanced Practice Nursing. 2nd ed. Edited by Ruth M. Kleinpell. Springer.[RT82.8 .O89 2009]
Pediatric Primary Care: A Handbook for Nurse Practitioners. Catherine E. Burns, et al. Third edition. W. B. Saunders. [RJ-245-.P43-2004]
Philosophical and Theoretical Perspectives for Advanced Nursing Practice. Edited by Janet W. Kenney. Jones and Bartlett Publishers. [RT-84.5-.P53-2002]
Practice Guidelines for Acute Care Nurse Practitioners. Thomas W. Barkley and Charlene M. Myers. Saunders Elsevier. [RT-120-.E4-B53-2008]
Practice Guidelines for Family Nurse Practitioners. Karen Fenstermacher and Barbara Toni Hudson. 3rd edition. Saunders. [RT-120-.F34-F46-2004]
Practice Guidelines for Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. Edited by Beth Richardson. Elsevier Mosby. [RJ-245-.P73-2006x]
Practice Issues for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. Edited by Ruth Kleinpell and Mariann Piano. Springer. [RT-120-.E4-P72-1998]
Primary Care: The Art and Science of Advanced Practice Nursing. Edited by Lynne M. Dunphy, et al.. F.A. Davis. [RT-82.8-.P7553-20007x]
Primary Care of the Child with a Chronic Condition. Patricia Jackson Allen and Judith A. Vessey. Mosby. [RJ-380-.P75-2004]
Primary Care of the Older Adult: A Multidisciplinary Approach. Mary M. Burke and Joy A. Laramie. Mosby. [RC-952-.P695-2004]
Procedures for Primary Care Practitioners. Marilyn Winterton Edmunds and Maren Stewart Mayhew. Mosby. [RT-82.8-.P76-2003]
Protocols for Nurse Practitioners in Gynecologic Settings. Tiresias Press. [RG-105-.H39-1997]
The Scope of Practice of the Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner. Publication No. NP-61. American Nurses Association Publications. [RT-82.8-.S27-1985]
Speaking of Nursing...Narratives of Practice, Research, Policy and the Profession. Donna Diers. Jones and Bartlett. [RT-81.5-.D5333-2004]
Standards of Oncology Nursing Education: Generalist and Advanced Practice Levels. Edited by Linda A. Jacobs. 3rd edition. Oncology Nursing Society, 2003. [Pamphlet #2085]
Standards of Practice for the Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner. Publication No. NP-71. American Nurses Association Publications Council of Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioners. [RT-82.8-.A44-1987]
Statement on the Scope and Standards of Advanced Practice Nursing in Oncology. Edited by Linda A. Jacobs. Oncology Nursing Society, 2003. [Pamphlet #2086]
Synergy for Clinical Excellence: The AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care. Sonya R. Hardin and Roberta Kaplow. Jones and Bartlett. [RT-120-.I5-S97-2005]
Towards Advanced Nursing Practice: Key Concepts for Health Care. Edited by Jane E. Schoeber and Susan M. Hinchliff. Arnold. [RT-41-.T69-1995]
Understanding Payment for Advanced Practice Nursing Services. Sheila Abood and David Keepnews. American Nurses Publishing. [RT-86.7-.A25-v.1-2000x and RT-86.7-.A25-v.2-2002x]
Note: Volume One: Medicare Reimbursement. Volume Two: Fraud and Abuse.
Women's Health: A Primary Care Clinical Guide. Ellis Quinn Youngkin and Marcia Szmania Davis. 3rd edition. Pearson Prentice Hall. [RA-564.85-.W6668-2004]
Women's Health Care in Advanced Practice Nursing. Edited by Catherine Ingram Fogel and Nancy Fugate Woods.Springer Publishing Company. [RT42 .W66 2008]
