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AACN Essentials of Critical Care Nursing
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"This book provides essential information for novice and experienced critical care nurses. Unique in its design, the first section focuses on knowledge and skills required for new nurses working in the critical care setting. Using a body systems approach, other sections provide more comprehensive information related to care of this patient population. Case studies and evidence-based practice boxes are used throughout the book.....This is a valuable addition to the library of any adult critical care nurse. Updated with the most recent information related to the care of critically ill adults, it provides detailed references, including a comprehensive pharmacological table of medications administered in the critical care setting, Advanced Cardiac Life Support algorithms, and troubleshooting guides for hemodynamic monitoring and ventilator management. It is unique in its format, building from basic to advanced content with little redundancy. Additionally, the case studies and evidence-based practice information throughout the book provide excellent opportunities for clinical Doody's Review Service
"This book provides essential information for novice and experienced critical care nurses. Unique in its design, the first section focuses on knowledge and skills required for new nurses working in the critical care setting. Using a body systems approach, other sections provide more comprehensive information related to care of this patient population. Case studies and evidence-based practice boxes are used throughout the book.....This is a valuable addition to the library of any adult critical care nurse. Updated with the most recent information related to the care of critically ill adults, it provides detailed references, including a comprehensive pharmacological table of medications administered in the critical care setting, Advanced Cardiac Life Support algorithms, and troubleshooting guides for hemodynamic monitoring and ventilator management. It is unique in its format, building from basic to advanced content with little redundancy. Additionally, the case studies and evidence-based practice information throughout the book provide excellent opportunities for clinical Doody's Review Service
640 pages, Paperback
Published July 29, 2005
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October 10, 2013
such a brain-wrecking book. LOL
November 11, 2021
Passed the CCRN so it did its job.
August 12, 2014
Read maybe 90-95% of the second edition. It's not comprehensive and doesn't cover nearly as much ground as Dennison's Pass CCRN or Carlson's AACN Advanced Critical Care Nursing, but it was more often than not the first book I turned to with any given ICU nursing question. Also, it was the most helpful and often-used print resource when I was studying for the CCRN. I found its contents very reflective of what was actually on the exam. Highly recommended for neophyte ICU nurses and those studying for the CCRN.
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