The sixth edition of this time-tested text on advanced nursing role development is completely updated to encompass the full complement of current APRN practice roles. Reflecting the evolving spheres of the DNP and CNL, it illuminates in greater depth the transition into practice of APRN master's and doctoral students, and emphasizes the APRN's all-important role in influencing health policy, global health, and differentiated APRN practice and leadership roles within interprofessional teams. The sixth edition--the only text to address the APRN role globally-- continues the conversation on educational requirements and differentiation from certification, and it includes expanded coverage of professional issues and research-based practice. Additionally, this text discusses the impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (and any potential changes) on the current and future APRN role. Encompassing the diverse expertise of highly experienced contributors from a wide variety of practice settings, the book continues to deliver essential information on advanced clinical decision-making, reimbursement, ethical issues, technology, and employment strategies. It reflects the competencies identified by key stakeholder organizations such as the ANA, NONPF, NACNS, AANA, ACNM, and AACN. New to the Sixth Edition: Focuses on the pros and cons of international health care system models Reflects the evolving roles of the DNP and CNL Details the transition into practice for APRN master's and doctoral students, particularly NPs, CNSs, CNMs and CRNAs Focuses on the importance of APRN leadership in shaping health through political activism Discusses the impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (and any potential changes) on the APRN role Emphasizes how APRNs can influence health policy, global health, and differentiated practice and leadership roles within interprofessional teams Updates information about educational requirements and differentiation from certification Expands coverage of professional issues and research-based practice Incorporates topics for discussion at the end of each chapter Key Features: Provides pithy yet comprehensive coverage of current APRN roles Addresses interprofessional, global health, leadership roles, and practice issues regarding credentialing, prescriptive authority, and liabilities Delivers conceptual and practical frameworks for teachers and students Serves as the only text to address the APRN role globally Includes case studies, instructors guide, and Power Points Print version includes free, searchable, digital access to entire contents of the book
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Core Concepts for Professional Development Kathryn A. Blair, PhD, FNP, FAANP. 13 Evidence-Based Practice 257 ... on acquiring and using new and innovative medical equipment and developing new procedures to improve patient care.
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Previously, Dr. Brennan served as executive vice president and chief medical officer of Aetna, Inc., from 2006 through 2008. From 2000 through 2006, he was president and chief executive officer of Brigham and Women's Physicians ...
Throughout this text the authors address the rapid changes in the health care environment with a special focus on health care finance, electronic health records, quality and safety as well as emerging roles for the advanced practice nurse.
With an international focus, this volume examines international developments in the field, as reflected in country-specific case studies and examples.
This new edition provides information on these professional standards by including chapters relevant to various aspects of advanced nursing practice, including changes in the national health care agenda, the 2010 Affordable Care Act, and ...
Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs [COA], 2019). More than 57,000 CRNAs administer anesthesia in the United States (AANA, 2021a, 2021b) each year for all types of surgical cases, from the simplest to the most complex ...