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Fast Facts for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse 2nd Edition By Dawn Carpenter, Johnny Isenberger

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Pages: 299
File size: 3.47 MB
Format: Digital PDF
Course: Medical Studies
Category: eBook[PDF]

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Fast Facts for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Second Edition (by Dawn Carpenter and Johnny L. Isenberger) is structured as a pocket-sized, high-yield clinical reference. It covers professional transition, administrative logistics, clinical decision-making, and high-acuity system-based medical management across the adult-geriatric lifespan. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

The core topics and sections covered in the second edition include:

Professional & Operational Foundations

Scope of Practice: Legal boundaries, role definition, and competencies of the AG-ACNP.
Credentialing & Onboarding: Essential steps for institutional privileges and transitioning into acute care roles.
Workflow Management: Shift organization, prioritization, and managing high-acuity patient loads.
Documentation, Billing, & Coding: Navigating E&M codes, charting requirements, and reimbursement logistics. [1, 3, 4, 5]

Systems-Based Acute Care Management

The book uses a clinical system-based approach featuring summaries, charts, and diagnostic criteria for: [1, 2]

Neurologic Acute Care
Cardiovascular Acute Care
Pulmonary Acute Care
Renal/Genitourinary Acute Care
Gastrointestinal Acute Care
Endocrine Acute Care
Hematology/Oncology Acute Care
Infectious Disease
Multisystem Disorders & Trauma [1, 2, 3, 4]

Brand New Content in the Second Edition

Healthy Work Environment: A new dedicated chapter focused on preventing burnout and promoting workforce well-being.
Psychiatric & Mental Health Needs: Evaluation strategies for acute psychiatric emergencies, including standardized suicide screening.
Obstetric & Gynecologic Acute Care: Specialized management protocols for acute OB/GYN complications presenting in the emergency or critical care setting.
Certification Preparation: Added practice questions to test clinical decision-making and readiness for board exams. [1, 2, 3, 4]