The Ultimate Guide for Nurse Practitioners in Emergency Settings: The Pocket NP

By CEN Sanning Shea, Sheila, MSN, RN, ANP, FAAN and Karen Sue Hoyt, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, CEN, FAENP, “The Pocket NP” is a comprehensive clinical companion designed for nurse practitioners and healthcare professionals working in emergency, medical, screening, fast track, and geriatric settings.

Praise for the First Edition

“The pocket NP guide is an easy-to-use clinical companion guiding the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of common presentations to the emergency setting. I personally use this resource in my clinical practice and also recommend it to all of my students. I highly recommend the pocket NP guide for any practitioners working or thinking of working in the emergency setting.” – Theresa Campo DNP, FNP-C, ENP-BC, FAANP

Updated for the Second Edition

The second edition of “The Pocket NP” has been updated to provide ultra-quick access to current information nurse practitioners need daily. This reference guide delivers a wealth of information for assessment and management of the most commonly encountered problems in fast-track settings.

Key Features and Updates

• Ultra-quick access to patient treatment information
• Easy-to-use framework for quickly locating critical knowledge
• Templates for identifying normal and abnormal presentations
• Updated medical decision-making sections with documentation templates
• Updated pharmacology and drug administration information
• New ultrasound dictation templates for each section where it is performed
• New tables, including an eye chart for vision in trauma patients
• New ultrasound images and line drawings depicting various conditions
• Updated clinical guidelines
• Time-tested Tips and Don’t Miss boxes with bullet points of critical information
• Anatomic illustrations that assist in diagnosis and management of conditions
• Billing information

“The Pocket NP” is arranged in a logical head-to-toe format, making it easy to navigate and find the information you need quickly. With its wealth of information and easy-to-use framework, this guide is an essential resource for nurse practitioners and healthcare professionals working in emergency settings.

About the Authors

CEN Sanning Shea, Sheila, MSN, RN, ANP, FAAN and Karen Sue Hoyt, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, CEN, FAENP are renowned experts in the field of nursing and emergency care. Their experience and expertise shine through in this comprehensive guide, making it an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals.

Publication Details

Publication Date: May 31, 2020
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Language: English