Population-Based Nursing: A Comprehensive Guide for Advanced Practice Nurses

Written by Ann L. Curley, PhD, RNP, this esteemed textbook has received praise from the Journal of Community Health Nursing for its ability to “nicely integrate epidemiological concepts, evidence-based practice in population health, and program development and evaluation.”

Now in its third edition, Population-Based Nursing remains the only advanced practice nursing text to focus on core competencies in both epidemiology and population health. This comprehensive resource delivers essential content for doctoral nursing practice, as outlined by the AACN, and encompasses the many changes in healthcare that affect population-based nursing.

Key Features and Updates

• A strong foundation in epidemiologic methodology, including coverage of mortality measures, testing validity and reliability, study designs, risk and casualty assessment, and data analysis and interpretation
• New and expanded topics, such as the role of accreditation in validating population-based practice and programs, value-based care, and the use of technology, data, and information systems in population health
• Addresses the Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice as outlined by the AACN
• Includes links to online resources and a robust instructor manual with exercises and discussion questions

What Sets This Textbook Apart

Population-Based Nursing provides advanced practice nurses with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify and mitigate healthcare disparities at the local, national, and global levels. It serves as a valuable resource for both students and professionals, providing guidance on conducting community assessments and developing effective interventions.

With its strong focus on both epidemiology and population-based nursing competencies, this textbook is an essential tool for any advanced practice nurse working with populations or in the community.

Published by Springer Publishing Company, the third edition of Population-Based Nursing is available in paperback and eBook formats, with 352 pages of comprehensive content.