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Advanced Practice Nursing: An Integrative Approach
Advanced Practice Nursing: An Integrative Approach

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Authors: Ann B. Hamric, Judith A. Spross, Charlene M. Hanson
Publisher: Saunders
Discount Category: Book

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Customer Ratings: 4.0 out of 5 stars 10 comments

Media: Hardcover
Edition: 4
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 848
Shipping Weight (pounds): 3
Dimensions (inch): 9.2 x 7.7 x 1.4

ISBN: 1416043926
Dewey Decimal Number: 610.73
EAN: 9781416043928

Publication Date: July 2, 2008
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Editorial Comments:

Product Description
Covering all advanced practice competencies and roles, this book offers strategies for enhancing patient care and legitimizing your role within today's health care system. It covers the history of advanced practice nursing, the theory behind the practice, and emerging issues. Offering a comprehensive exploration of advanced practice nursing, this edition also adds a focus on topics including the APN scope of practice, certification, and the ethical and legal issues that occur in clinical practice.

  • The development of all major competencies of advanced practice nursing is discussed: direct clinical practice, consultation, coaching/guidance, research, leadership, collaboration, and ethical decision-making.
  • Advanced practice competencies are discussed in relation to all advanced practice nursing and blended CNS-NP roles (case manager, acute care nurse practitioner), highlighting the shared aims and distinctions of each role.
  • In-depth discussions on educational strategies explain how competencies develop as the nurses' practice progresses.
  • A chapter on research competencies demonstrates how to use evidence-based research in practice, and how to promote these research competencies to other APNs.
  • A conceptual framework shows the clear relationship between the competencies, roles, and challenges in today's health care environment.
  • Practical strategies are provided for business management, contracting, and marketing.


  • Comprehensive information covers the essential competencies of the new Doctor of Nursing Practice degree.
  • More exemplars (case studies) provide real-life scenarios showing APN competencies in action.
  • A new chapter shows how to provide reliable and valid data to substantiate your impact and justify equitable reimbursement for APN services, also enhancing your skills in quality improvement strategies, informatics, and systems thinking.
  • Information on telehealth considerations covers the new sources of electronic healthcare information available to patients and describes how to counsel them on using reliable resources.



Customer Comments:   Read 5 more comments...

5 out of 5 stars Great book!   September 22, 2008
This is an excellent book. I highly recommend it to other advanced practice nursing(APN) students or APNs.


5 out of 5 stars Advanced Practice Nursing   September 5, 2008
I am using this book for one of my Master's courses. Some of the reading is dry but it is a good reference book all in all.


3 out of 5 stars Adequate purchase   September 5, 2008
Product was received quickly. There was more writing and highlighting in the used text than I expected, but overall the book was in good condition.


5 out of 5 stars Advanced Practice Nursing-Hamric,et al   February 5, 2008
An informative book for those pursuing an Advanced Practice Degree in Nursing. Practical, relevant information about many different aspects. Would definitely recommend.


4 out of 5 stars Who can really like a textbook?   January 8, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this comment useful.

A textbook for school, no matter what I say here... you probably still have to purchase it. No pictures in the whole book (all the pages are slap full of words), so get ready for a long semester!