Surviving and Thriving as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN): A Comprehensive Guide

By Lucille A. Joel

5th Edition of an AJN Book of the Year Award Winner!

Are you ready to take your nursing career to the next level? The 5th edition of this award-winning book is here to guide you through the challenges and opportunities of being an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN). Dive into the evolution of the APN role, from its historical roots to its current state and future prospects.

What’s New in the 5th Edition

This thoroughly reviewed edition reflects the latest developments in advanced practice nursing. It includes:

• Learning Exercises to engage students and promote active learning.
• Difference between a PhD dissertation and the DNP Scholarly Project as the terminal requirement for the DNP degree.
• Availability/requirements for internships, externships, and residencies and the differences among them.
• The status of nurses and nursing education across the globe, especially in countries where the APN role is expanding.
• Recent gains/changes in securing prescriptive authority, and the influence of the consensus model and the multi-state compact.
• The impact of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), Medical Homes, and similar organizations on multidisciplinary practice.
• The role of the APN as patient advocate and the role of the patient as decision-maker.
• Cultivated intuition as the backbone of case management and the role of case management in Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and Medical Homes.
• Update to interventions, including aromatherapy, guided imagery, acupressure, acupuncture, yoga, Taiichi, reiki, and therapeutic touch, and their relationship to regulated nursing practice and the consensus model.

Covers All APN Specialties

This comprehensive guide covers all APN specialties, including nurse educator and nurse administrator. It provides the foundational content for all advanced practice nursing students in a course on professional role development.

Practical Information Balanced with Theory

This book presents practical information balanced with theory, addressing important topics such as evidence-based practice, the mechanics of teaching, applying the concepts of role theory, serving culturally diverse clients, and effective business practices.

Links Content to the AACN/NONPF Core Curriculum Recommendations

Stay current with the latest recommendations from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF). This book ensures that you have the knowledge and skills needed to excel in your APN role.

Features Figures, Tables, and Boxes for Easy Reference

Make the most of your study time with figures, tables, and boxes that make reference easier and more efficient.

Reading Age: 1 Year and Up

This book is suitable for all advanced practice nursing students and professionals looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in the field.