As a critical care nurse, I have always sought comprehensive guides to help me navigate the complexities of this challenging field. AACN Essentials of Critical Care Nursing, Fifth Edition, has undeniably filled that void. This engaging, evidence-based guide is not just a book; it’s a reliable companion for every nurse and student in need of providing safe, effective critical care.
The book starts with the basics, building upon them gradually to cover more complex concepts, making it an ideal resource whether you’re going through orientation on the hospital floor or enrolled in critical care courses. The practical organization ensures that every critical care patient receives the best possible care, regardless of their underlying medical diagnoses.
One feature I found particularly useful is the inclusion of helpful tables and algorithms. These resources provide quick reference points, which can be crucial in high-stress situations. Moreover, the book’s peer-reviewed nature assures its credibility and accuracy.
The AACN Essentials of Critical Care Nursing is organized into four sections The Essentials, Pathologic Conditions, Advanced Concepts in Caring for the Critically Ill Patient, and Key Reference Information. Each section provides a comprehensive overview of its respective topic, ensuring that the reader is well-equipped to handle any situation.
In conclusion, AACN Essentials of Critical Care Nursing, Fifth Edition, stands as the standard-bearer of critical care nursing guides. It delivers the most current concepts for treating adult, critically ill patients and their families with clarity and precision. This guide is a must-have for anyone committed to providing exceptional care in the critical care setting.
The standard-bearer of critical care nursing guidesthis succinct, comprehensive resource delivers the most current concepts for treating adult, critically ill patients and their families
This engaging, evidence-based guide provides everything nurses and students need to know to provide safe, effective critical care. Endorsed by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), and written by top experts in the field, this peer-reviewed guide covers all the essential details on the care of adult critical care patients and their families.
Supported by helpful tables and algorithms, the book’s practical, building-block organization starts with the basics before proceeding to more complex concepts. Whether youre going through orientation on the hospital floor or youre enrolled in critical care courses, AACN Essentials of Critical Care Nursing helps you care for every critical care patient.
AACN Essentials of Critical Care Nursing, Fifth Edition
is organized into four sections:
The Essentials presents core information for providing safe, competent nursing care to all critically ill patients, regardless of their underlying medical diagnoses
The Essentials presents core information for providing safe, competent nursing care to all critically ill patients, regardless of their underlying medical diagnoses
Pathologic Conditions covers conditions and management strategies commonly encountered among adult critical care patients
Pathologic Conditions covers conditions and management strategies commonly encountered among adult critical care patients
Advanced Concepts in Caring for the Critically Ill Patient describes specific pathologic conditions that require specialized critical care management
Advanced Concepts in Caring for the Critically Ill Patient describes specific pathologic conditions that require specialized critical care management
Key Reference Information features normal laboratory and diagnostic values, cardiac rhythms and their treatment and crisis standards of care
Key Reference Information features normal laboratory and diagnostic values, cardiac rhythms and their treatment and crisis standards of care
Read more
As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
