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| family nurse practitioner study guide: Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review Maria T. Codina Leik, 2013-08-12 Print+CourseSmart |
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| family nurse practitioner study guide: Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Julie G. Stewart, Nancy Dennert, 2017-11-13 Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Review is an ideal study guide for new and recertifying nurses preparing to take the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification exam administered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP). Written by nurse practitioners, it offers up-to-date questions and answer rationales specific to FNP certification that reflect the most current guidelines. In addition, it offers a short theory review, clinical application of knowledge, and clinical skills. Also incorporated are ethical and legal considerations, scope of practice, and cultural sensitivity. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition. |
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| family nurse practitioner study guide: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Guide JoAnne Silbert-Flagg, Elizabeth Sloand, 2010-08-15 Rev. ed. of: Pediatric nurse practitioner certification review guide / editors, Virginia Layng Millonig, Caryl E. Mobley. 4th ed. c2004. |
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| family nurse practitioner study guide: Clinical Case Studies for the Family Nurse Practitioner Leslie Neal-Boylan, 2011-11-28 Clinical Case Studies for the Family Nurse Practitioner is a key resource for advanced practice nurses and graduate students seeking to test their skills in assessing, diagnosing, and managing cases in family and primary care. Composed of more than 70 cases ranging from common to unique, the book compiles years of experience from experts in the field. It is organized chronologically, presenting cases from neonatal to geriatric care in a standard approach built on the SOAP format. This includes differential diagnosis and a series of critical thinking questions ideal for self-assessment or classroom use. |
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| family nurse practitioner study guide: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse (PMH-BCTM) Certification Review Raymond Zakhari, DNP, EdM, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, 2021-12-02 Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing (PMH-BC™) Certification Review is designed to help you prepare for the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) board certification exam. This comprehensive study aid begins with an overview of the exam, scope and standards of practice, and fundamental theories. It examines topics such as therapeutic treatment and management, patient education, cultural competence, communication, health promotion, and crisis management. A wide range of psychiatric disorders, as organized in the DSM-5, are systematically reviewed in a templated approach that takes the reader through the nursing process step by step. Each chapter covers everything you need to know to pass the exam and includes end-of-chapter questions to check your knowledge. The review concludes with a full-length practice test to get you ready for exam day. With over 300 practice questions and detailed review content and answer rationales, this study aid empowers you with the tools and materials to study your way and the confidence to pass the first time, guaranteed! Know that you're ready. Know that you'll pass with Springer Publishing Exam Prep. Key Features Reflects the latest ANCC exam blueprint Provides a comprehensive yet concise review of essential knowledge for the exam Includes test-taking strategies and tips, scope of practice, and fundamental theories Covers the most commonly encountered psychiatric disorders, as organized in the DSM-5 Includes end-of-chapter Q&A and a full practice test with detailed rationales Boosts your confidence with a 100% pass guarantee PMH-BC™ is a registered service mark of American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). ANCC does not sponsor or endorse this resource, nor does it have a proprietary relationship with Springer Publishing. |
| family nurse practitioner study guide: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review Amy R. Koehn, PhD, NNP-BC, 2019-12-13 The definitive certification review for exam success! Written by leading APRN neonatal educators and clinicians, this authoritative study guide delivers all the tools neonatal nurse practitioners need to pass the National Certification Corporation (NCC) certification exam and the Continuing Competency Assessment (CCA). User friendly and concise, this review’s content mirrors that of the actual exam and is structured in accordance with the most updated test plan blueprint. This resource’s numerous exam-style questions and answers with rationales included in each chapter help readers uncover gaps in their knowledge. This review synthesizes the knowledge required to pass the exam, saving the reader time and effort by omitting extraneous material. In addition to spotlighting essential content throughout the text, recommended references provide the reader with the option to seek out additional information as needed. Additional benefits include important information about the exam along with savvy study and test-taking tips. This review will ensure exam success for both new NNPs and those who are taking the CCA exam. KEY FEATURES Mirrors the format of the certification exam Concise outline format for easy access to essential content Written by leading NNP educators and clinicians Includes valuable study and test-taking tips Exam-style questions and answers with explanatory rationales Includes more than double the amount of questions on the exam, including a 175-question simulated practice exam Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers |
| family nurse practitioner study guide: Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements American Nurses Association, 2001 Pamphlet is a succinct statement of the ethical obligations and duties of individuals who enter the nursing profession, the profession's nonnegotiable ethical standard, and an expression of nursing's own understanding of its commitment to society. Provides a framework for nurses to use in ethical analysis and decision-making. |
| family nurse practitioner study guide: NP Notes ruth McCaffrey, 2017-10-23 Put this handy guide to work in class, in clinical, and in practice. From screening and assessment tools and differential diagnosis through the most commonly ordered drugs and billing and coding, this volume in the Davis Notes Series presents the information you need every day in a pocket-sized resource. |
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| family nurse practitioner study guide: Family Practice Guidelines Jill C. Cash, MSN, APN, FNP-BC, Cheryl A. Glass, MSN, APRN, WHNP-BC, 2010-11-18 Named a 2013 Doody's Core Title! This is a wonderful book for both novice and experienced physician assistants and nurse practitioners. This latest edition will see frequent use in your daily practice.Score: 100, 5 stars--Doody's Medical Reviews This textbook provides comprehensive coverage of primary care disorders in an easy-to-read format and contains invaluable step-by-step instructions for evaluating and managing primary care patients. . . [It] belongs in every NP and PA's reference library. I highly recommend this wonderful textbook. Maria T. Leik, MSN, FNP-BC, ANP-BC, GNP-BC President, National ARNP Services, Inc. Family Practice Guidelines is an excellent resource for the busy clinician. It offers succinct, comprehensive information in an easy format that is particularly useful for quick reference. This text is useful for general practice settings as well as specialty care. Anne Moore, APN; WHNP/ANP-BC; FAANP Vanderbilt University The second edition of Family Practice Guidelines is a comprehensive resource for clinicians, presenting current national standard of care guidelines for practice, in addition to select 2011 guidelines. This clinical reference features detailed physical examination and diagnostic testing, information on health promotion, guidelines of care, dietary information, national resources for patient use, and patient education handouts all in one resource. This revised edition features guidelines for 246 disorders, each containing clearly outlined considerations for pediatric, pregnant, and geriatric patients. It also presents 18 procedures commonly performed in the clinical setting, including bedside cystometry, hernia reduction, neurological examination, and more. Patient Teaching Guides are also provided, and are designed to be given directly to patients as take home teaching supplements. Additionally, the book contains four appendices with guidelines on normal lab values, procedures, sexual maturity stages, and teeth. New to this Edition: Select 2011 guidelines Over 17 new protocols including: ADD/ADHD, Menopause, Migraine, Chronic Kidney Disease in Adults, Obesity/Gastric Bypass, and more Completely updated Patient Teaching Guides, including a new entry on Anticoagulation Therapy for Patients with AFib, to tear out and send home with patients Addition of consultation and referral recommendations New chapter presenting Pain Management Guidelines for acute and chronic pain Completely updated national treatment guidelines |
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| family nurse practitioner study guide: Lippincott Certification Review: Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Andrea M. Kline, Catherine Haut, 2015-08-10 Lippincott Certification Review: Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner is the ideal companion while preparing for the Acute Care CPNP® exam administered by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Review Board, or for anyone who seeks to perform at a higher level of practice for children who are acutely, chronically, and critically ill. Organized in a simple, bulleted format, this invaluable resource includes multiple choice self-assessment questions with rationales at the end of every chapter, plus two self-assessment exams with rationales – totaling more than 750 questions. Content focuses on the diagnosis and management of pediatric acute care problems typically treated in the emergency department or an inpatient setting. |
| family nurse practitioner study guide: Pediatric Primary Care - E-Book Catherine E. Burns, Ardys M. Dunn, Margaret A. Brady, Nancy Barber Starr, Catherine G. Blosser, Dawn Lee Garzon, 2016-03-02 Get an in-depth look at pediatric primary care through the eyes of a Nurse Practitioner! Pediatric Primary Care, 6th Edition guides readers through the process of assessing, managing, and preventing health problems in infants, children, and adolescents. Key topics include developmental theory, issues of daily living, the health status of children today, and diversity and cultural considerations. This sixth edition also features a wealth of new content and updates — such as a new chapter on pediatric pharmacology, full-color design and illustrations, new QSEN integration, updated coverage of the impact of the Affordable Care Act, a refocused chapter on practice management, and more — to keep readers up to date on the latest issues affecting practice today. Comprehensive content provides a complete foundation in the primary care of children from the unique perspective of the Nurse Practitioner and covers the full spectrum of health conditions seen in the primary care of children, emphasizing both prevention and management. In-depth guidance on assessing and managing pediatric health problems covers patients from infancy through adolescence. Four-part organization includes 1) an introductory unit on the foundations of global pediatric health, child and family health assessment, and cultural perspectives for pediatric primary care; 2) a unit on managing child development; 3) a unit on health promotion and management; and 4) a unit on disease management. Content devoted to issues of daily living covers issues that are a part of every child's growth — such as nutrition and toilet training — that could lead to health problems unless appropriate education and guidance are given. Algorithms are used throughout the book to provide a concise overview of the evaluation and management of common disorders. Resources for providers and families are also included throughout the text for further information. Expert editor team well is well-versed in the scope of practice and knowledge base of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs) and Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs). |
| family nurse practitioner study guide: Midwifery and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Guide Beth M. Kelsey, Jamille Nagtalon-Ramos, 2014-09 Midwifery & Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Guide, Third Edition is a comprehensive review designed to help midwives and women's health nurse practitioners prepare for certification exams. Based on the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) and the National Certification Corporation (NCC) test blueprints, it contains nearly 1,000 questions and comprehensive rationales representing those found on the exams. Completely updated and revised with the most current evidence and practice standards, the new edition incorporates expanded content on pharmacology, pathophysiology, and diagnostic tools. Included with each new print book is an online Access Code for Navigate TestPrep, a dynamic and fully hosted online assessment tool offering hundreds of bonus questions in addition to those in the book, detailed rationales, and reporting. |
| family nurse practitioner study guide: Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) Exam Review Patricia Moyle Wright, PhD, MBA, MSN, CRNP, ACNS-BC, CHPN, CNE, FPCN, 2019-10-16 The first study guide for the CHPN® certification exam! This must-have study guide for nurses seeking to obtain Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN®) status provides state-of-the-art information about all aspects of this specialty. It features 300 carefully selected Q&As that offer a detailed rationale for each question, along with tips and strategies to promote exam mastery and frequently asked questions about the exam. Additional questions are arranged in chapters mirroring the exam blueprint and the number of questions for each category correlates with the exam matrix. Case-based scenarios embodied within the questions facilitate the application of knowledge in a problem-solving format. A complete practice exam is included as well. Brief topical reviews address hospice and palliative care nursing practice in all of its dimensions, including physical, spiritual, and psychosocial. The resource highlights information that forms the basis of end-of-life care, such as communication and family-centered care. Additionally, high-level skills used by hospice and palliative care nurses, such as drug and dosage conversion and the use of infusion therapy, are covered as well. Key Features: Delivers the first study guide for hospice and palliative nurses seeking CHPN® certification Provides concise, up-to-date knowledge on all aspects of the specialty Includes information about the exam, answers to commonly asked questions, and tips and strategies for exam mastery Includes practice questions and answers following each chapter Provides a final comprehensive practice exam that offers 300 Q&As with detailed answer rationales that mirror the exam format Presents case-based scenarios within the questions that facilitate the application of knowledge |
| family nurse practitioner study guide: AWHONN's Perinatal Nursing Kathleen R. Simpson, Pat A. Creehan, 2013-06-24 An official publication of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), Perinatal Nursing, Fourth Edition presents up-to-date information based on the most rigorous evidence and offers suggestions for best practices. This new edition of the authoritative, comprehensive text used by perinatal nurses worldwide features a wealth of new content to keep practice current. New chapters related to patient safety and the development of a highly reliable perinatal unit, inform nurses how to conduct team training and drills for obstetric emergencies, create checklists, and effectively handoff patients. It features expanded coverage of high-risk pregnancy, from bleeding in pregnancy to preterm labor and birth, diabetes, cardiac disease, pulmonary complications, multiple gestation, and maternal-fetal transport. An all-new chapter on obesity in pregnancy covers risks to the mother and fetus, care from preconception to postpartum, as well as bariatric surgery. An expanded chapter on newborn nutrition includes new sections on the infant feeding decision, benefits of breastfeeding, nutritional components, and preterm milk and lactation. |
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| family nurse practitioner study guide: Fast Facts for the New Nurse Practitioner Nadine M. Aktan, PhD, APN-BC, 2015-03-09 What type of degree do I need to become a nurse practitioner? How do I choose the right clinical preceptor? How can I best prepare for my first year of practice? Written for those considering NP practice, current NP students, and newly certified NPs alike, this quick, easy-to-use manual covers everything there is to know about transitioning into the NP role, its rewards, and its challenges. This second edition includes several new chapters, covering electronic health records, the impact of health care reform, promoting the NP role, and choosing a doctoral program. All of the original chapters have been revised or expanded, with updated key points, tables, and vignettes supplying cutting-edge knowledge and skills to help new NPs excel. The only resource of its kind, this book guides the reader through the entire process of becoming an NP, from the initial decision to the selection of the right educational program to licensure. It discusses the contractual relationship with institutions and related health providers, along with legal and administrative issues. Currently practicing NPs offer words of wisdom on how to survive the first year of practice, and stories from the author and her colleagues provide an intimate look at everyday realities. Organized for easy access to information and filled with humor, the book features learning objectives, quizzes, checklists to facilitate decision making, and other helpful tools. Fast Facts in a Nutshell boxes highlight need-to-know information, and useful tips and resource lists provide information on scholarships, certification, professional organizations, and networking. New to the Second Edition: The dos and doníts of electronic health records Surviving health care reform today and tomorrow Marketing the NP role to the nursing profession, employers, and the public The terminal degree in nursing: PhD, EdD, or DNP? Revised and expanded information in all chapters Updated key points, vignettes, and tables Nadine M. Aktan, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, received her bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in nursing from Rutgers University College of Nursing and Graduate School in New Brunswick and Newark, New Jersey. She is currently chairperson and associate professor at William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey, teaching future nurses and nurse practitioners. She also practices as a family nurse practitioner at the Immedicenter, an urgent care/family practice with locations in Clifton, Bloomfield, and Totowa, New Jersey, and as a maternal–child community health nurse for Valley Home Care in Paramus, New Jersey. |
| family nurse practitioner study guide: Assessment and Diagnosis Review for Advanced Practice Nursing Certification Exams Alice M. Teall, DNP, APRN-CNP, FAANP, Kate Sustersic Gawlik, DNP, APRN-CNP, FAANP, Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, PhD, APRN-CNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN, 2021-09-23 Assessment and Diagnosis Review for Advanced Practice Nursing Certification Exams is designed to help nurse practitioner students strengthen their assessment and clinical-reasoning skills in preparation for certification exams, clinical rotations, and clinical practice. This must-have resource is relevant for the AANPCB and ANCC Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner exams, ANCC Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner exam, and PNCB Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care exam. It includes both review content and practice Q&A—everything you need to pass the exam. It includes comprehensive coverage of pediatric, pregnant, and older adult populations, as well as social determinants of health and wellness and mental health and substance abuse. The review manual begins with evidence-based strategies for successful exam performance and tips for self-care. Each systems-based chapter includes an overview of anatomy and physiology; physical examination; differentials for episodic, acute, and chronic conditions; and wellness and preventive care considerations. Knowledge and application of key concepts are reinforced with numerous illustrations, tables, red flag boxes, evidence-based practice considerations, and end-of-chapter assessment questions. The review concludes with a 150-question practice test that addresses all patient populations and a 50-question practice for the pediatric population. With a total of 350 practice questions and detailed review content and answer rationales, Assessment and Diagnosis Review for Advanced Practice Nursing Certification Exams gives you the tools to study your way and the confidence to pass the first time, guaranteed. Key Features: Prepares APRN students for the assessment and diagnosis portions of their AANPCB, ANCC, and PNCB certification exams Provides a comprehensive yet concise review of the assessment of all body systems, as well as social determinants of health and mental health and substance abuse Includes coverage of pediatric, pregnant, and older adult populations Features abundant illustrations, tables, and boxes to facilitate information retention Includes a total of 350 exam-style questions with robust rationales, including two practice tests The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) are the sole owners of their certification programs. AANPCB, ANCC, and PNCB do not endorse this exam preparation resource, nor do they have a proprietary relationship with Springer Publishing Company. |
| family nurse practitioner study guide: Clinical Guidelines in Primary Care Amelie Hollier, 2016 |
| family nurse practitioner study guide: How to Study for Your Fnp Certification the Quick Way Tina Shropshire, 2018-04-10 This is a quick study guide for the Family Nurse Practitioner certification exam. Easy to understand and easy to read. |
| family nurse practitioner study guide: CHT and CHRN Certification Exam Practice Book Deborah Sheffield, Robert Sheffield, 2018-04-06 This book is a study guide for Certified Hyperbaric Technologist and Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse certification exams. |
| family nurse practitioner study guide: Primary Care Lynne M Dunphy, Jill Winland-Brown, Brian Porter, Debera Thomas, 2015-02-19 Written by nurse practitioners for nurse practitioners in collaboration with a physician, this popular text builds a solid understanding of the theoretical foundation of nursing practice, while also providing comprehensive patient-care guidance based on the latest scientific evidence. |
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| family nurse practitioner study guide: Clinical Nurse Leader Certification Review Cynthia R. King, PhD, NP, MSN, RN, CNL, FAAN, Sally Gerard, DNP, RN, CDE, CNL, 2012-12-10 ìThe authors have done excellent work, reinforcing major skills and responsibilities of this advanced generalist role. This book will be most useful for students as they prepare for certification.î óFrom the Foreword by Linda Roussel, DSN, RN, NEA-BC, CNL Co-Author, Initiating and Sustaining the Clinical Nurse Leader Role: A Practical Guide The first and only resource of its kind, this review guide to the CNL certification exam stems directly from Dr. Kingís classroom, where she proposes students to take the exam and has achieved a 100% pass rate. The guide covers all aspects of the test, including basic test-taking skills, how to understand exam questions, multiple exam questions with answers and rationales, and content review of information derived from the AACN exam guide. The authors, who are noted CNL educators and practitioners, cover concepts of horizontal leadership, interdisciplinary communication and collaboration skills, and health care advocacy. They address care management, team coordination, illness/disease management, health promotion and disease prevention management, and advanced clinical assessment. The differences between health systems and the specific microsystems in which CNLs work are explored. The book also encompasses health care finance, economics, policy, informatics, ethics, and evidence-based practice as it is covered on the test. The material is presented in easily digestible sections that correspond to specific areas of the AACN exam guide. Multiple vignettes and unfolding case studies reinforce concepts. Also included is a sample test . Key Features: The first and only comprehensive review guide to the CNL certification exam Presents guidelines on question dissection and analysis Reflects changes and additions to new topics in the exam Presented in easily digestible sections that correspond to AACN exam guide |
| family nurse practitioner study guide: Fast Facts for Nurse Practitioners Nadine M. Aktan, PhD, APN-BC, 2020-07-14 The first book to provide an insider view of the latest advances and trends in the full range of clinical subspecialty areas. Fast Facts for Nurse Practitioners: Practice Essentials for Clinical Subspecialties takes the busy advanced practice provider or student on a journey through the clinical subspecialties. The author, a highly experienced nurse practitioner, has immersed herself in each of these clinical areas and interviewed medical specialists to identify the latest advances, trends, and tips to more confidently and competently assess, diagnose, manage, and refer patients across the lifespan. The book addresses hot topics in allergy and immunology, cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, hematology and oncology, infectious disease, nephrology, neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, otolaryngology, pediatrics, psychiatry, pulmonology, rheumatology, and urology. Each chapter provides information on common chief complaints, pathophysiology, diagnostic considerations, and key points for management or referral. This concise reference provides evidence-based strategies for managing ever-changing patient needs in an easy-to-digest format. Key Features: Serves the needs of advanced practice providers and students Offers the latest advances and trends for all clinical subspecialty areas in one concise, quick-reference resource Provides evidence-based guidelines to support the principles of assessment, differential diagnosis, management, and referral Highlights only the most relevant and timely information, allowing readers to save time, stay current, and improve patient outcomes |
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