Download or read book Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification Review written by Amy C. Shay, PhD, RN, APRN-CNS, FCNS and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Co-Published with the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS) to provide you with invaluable guidance for acing your Adult-Gerontology CNS exam! This comprehensive review manual provides the ultimate resource for either the AACN Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Wellness Through Acute Care (ACCNS-AG) or the ANCC Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGCNS-BC) certification exam. It incorporates both current test plans and the most recent NACNS core competencies, encompassing all the essential knowledge you need to pass the exam and succeed in practice. Written by certified Clinical Nurse Specialist educators and practitioners, this guide begins with an overview of both exams, study tips, and test-taking strategies to help you prepare for the big day. The manual is then organized into three sections according to the Three Spheres of Impact for CNS Practice. Patient Direct Care: covers health assessment, diagnostic reasoning, pharmacology, and pathophysiology Nurses & Nursing Practice: reviews health maximization, consultation, advocacy, culturally competent care, and coaching and mentoring Organizations & Systems: features sections on leadership, QI/safety, outcomes, research, and evidence-based practice Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification Review provides a targeted, systematic review for the ACCNS-AG and AGCNS-BC exams with end-of-chapter review questions and a FULL practice test that includes answers and rationales in an easy-to-digest format. Key Features: Reflects the latest AACN and ANCC test plans Incorporates the updated NACNS Core Competencies and the AACN Scope and Standards for CNS Practice Edited and authored by certified Clinical Nurse Specialist educators and practitioners Includes end-of-chapter review questions, PLUS a valuable 175-question practice test with rationales for self-assessment Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers

Download or read book Adult Gerontology CNS Exam Secrets Study Guide CNS Test Review for the Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Exam written by Cns Exam Secrets Test Prep and published by Mometrix Media Llc. This book was released on 2014-07-14 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ***Includes Practice Test Questions*** Adult-Gerontology CNS Exam Secrets helps you ace the Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Exam without weeks and months of endless studying. Our comprehensive Adult-Gerontology CNS Exam Secrets study guide is written by our exam experts, who painstakingly researched every topic and concept that you need to know to ace your test. Our original research reveals specific weaknesses that you can exploit to increase your exam score more than you've ever imagined. Adult-Gerontology CNS Exam Secrets includes: The 5 Secret Keys to CNS Exam Success: Time is Your Greatest Enemy, Guessing is Not Guesswork, Practice Smarter, Not Harder, Prepare, Don't Procrastinate, Test Yourself; A comprehensive General Strategy review including: Make Predictions, Answer the Question, Benchmark, Valid Information, Avoid Fact Traps, Milk the Question, The Trap of Familiarity, Eliminate Answers, Tough Questions, Brainstorm, Read Carefully, Face Value, Prefixes, Hedge Phrases, Switchback Words, New Information, Time Management, Contextual Clues, Don't Panic, Pace Yourself, Answer Selection, Check Your Work, Beware of Directly Quoted Answers, Slang, Extreme Statements, Answer Choice Families; A comprehensive Content review including: Direct Care, Professional Practice, Systems Leadership/Quality/Outcomes, and much more...

Download or read book Adult Gerontology CNS Exam Secrets Study Guide Review and Practice Questions for the Clinical Nurse Specialist Test written by Matthew Bowling and published by . This book was released on 2022-11-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mometrix Test Preparation's Adult-Gerontology CNS Exam Secrets Study Guide is the ideal prep solution for anyone who wants to pass their Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Exam. The exam is extremely challenging, and thorough test preparation is essential for success. Our study guide includes: * Practice test questions with detailed answer explanations * Tips and strategies to help you get your best test performance * A complete review of all CNS test sections * Direct Care * Professional Practice * Systems Leadership/Quality/Outcomes Mometrix Test Preparation is not affiliated with or endorsed by any official testing organization. All organizational and test names are trademarks of their respective owners. The Mometrix guide is filled with the critical information you will need in order to do well on your CNS exam: the concepts, procedures, principles, and vocabulary that the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) expects you to have mastered before sitting for your exam. The Direct Care section covers: * Changes that occur with aging * Elder abuse * Environmental assessment * Asthma * Electrolyte imbalance * Pressure ulcers * Pharmacokinetics * Patients The Professional Practice section covers: * Intra- and interdisciplinary teams * Preceptorship * Scope and standards of advance practice * Documentation * Boundary issues * Social media The Systems Leadership/Quality/Outcomes section covers: * Types of budgets * Organization accreditation standards * Change theory/management * Quality improvement * Sampling * Media record review ...and much more! Our guide is full of specific and detailed information that will be key to passing your exam. Concepts and principles aren't simply named or described in passing, but are explained in detail. The Mometrix CNS study guide is laid out in a logical and organized fashion so that one section naturally flows from the one preceding it. Because it's written with an eye for both technical accuracy and accessibility, you will not have to worry about getting lost in dense academic language. Any test prep guide is only as good as its practice questions and answer explanations, and that's another area where our guide stands out. The Mometrix test prep team has provided plenty of CNS practice test questions to prepare you for what to expect on the actual exam. Each answer is explained in depth, in order to make the principles and reasoning behind it crystal clear. We've helped hundreds of thousands of people pass standardized tests and achieve their education and career goals. We've done this by setting high standards for Mometrix Test Preparation guides, and our Adult-Gerontology CNS Exam Secrets Study Guide is no exception. It's an excellent investment in your future. Get the CNS review you need to be successful on your exam.

Download or read book Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Study Guide written by Wiekamp and published by Vonbridge Publishing. This book was released on 2015-07-12 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a Study Guide for the Clinical Nurse Specialist looking to take the Adult Gerontology CNS Exam. Start your career now! This CNS study guide is essential for your success. Adult/Gerontology Health CNS Exam Prep and Study Guide is wonderful resource for CNS students that want to pass the Adult/Gerontology CNS exam. It will provide you with a guide to the CNS Exam and includes practice questions.

Download or read book Adult Gerontology CNS Exam Practice Questions CNS Practice Tests Review for the Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Exam written by Exam Secrets Test Prep Staff Cns and published by Mometrix Media LLC. This book was released on 2018-04-12 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ***Your #1 Adult-Gerontology CNS Practice Test Resource***

Download or read book Adult Gerontology CNS Exam Secrets written by CNS Exam Secrets Test Prep and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-12 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mometrix Test Preparation's Adult-Gerontology CNS Exam Secrets Study Guide is the ideal prep solution for anyone who wants to pass their Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Exam. The exam is extremely challenging, and thorough test preparation is essential for success. Our study guide includes: Practice test questions with detailed answer explanations Tips and strategies to help you get your best test performance A complete review of all CNS test sections Direct Care Professional Practice Systems Leadership/Quality/Outcomes Mometrix Test Preparation is not affiliated with or endorsed by any official testing organization. All organizational and test names are trademarks of their respective owners. The Mometrix guide is filled with the critical information you will need in order to do well on your CNS exam: the concepts, procedures, principles, and vocabulary that the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) expects you to have mastered before sitting for your exam. The Direct Care section covers: Changes that occur with aging Elder abuse Environmental assessment Asthma Electrolyte imbalance Pressure ulcers Pharmacokinetics Patients The Professional Practice section covers: Intra- and interdisciplinary teams Preceptorship Scope and standards of advance practice Documentation Boundary issues Social media The Systems Leadership/Quality/Outcomes section covers: Types of budgets Organization accreditation standards Change theory/management Quality improvement Sampling Media record review ...and much more Our guide is full of specific and detailed information that will be key to passing your exam. Concepts and principles aren't simply named or described in passing, but are explained in detail. The Mometrix CNS study guide is laid out in a logical and organized fashion so that one section naturally flows from the one preceding it. Because it's written with an eye for both technical accuracy and accessibility, you will not have to worry about getting lost in dense academic language. Any test prep guide is only as good as its practice questions and answer explanations, and that's another area where our guide stands out. The Mometrix test prep team has provided plenty of CNS practice test questions to prepare you for what to expect on the actual exam. Each answer is explained in depth, in order to make the principles and reasoning behind it crystal clear. We've helped hundreds of thousands of people pass standardized tests and achieve their education and career goals. We've done this by setting high standards for Mometrix Test Preparation guides, and our Adult-Gerontology CNS Exam Secrets Study Guide is no exception. It's an excellent investment in your future. Get the CNS review you need to be successful on your exam.

Download or read book Foundations of Clinical Nurse Specialist Practice written by Janet S. Fulton and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2010 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Print+CourseSmart

Download or read book The Clinical Nurse Specialist Handbook written by Patti Rager Zuzelo and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2010-10-15 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition. The Clinical Nurse Specialist Handbook, Second Edition is a comprehensive resource designed exclusively for clinical nurse specialists. Completely revised and updated, it delves more deeply into topics covered in the first edition, winner of the 2007 AJN Book of the Year award. As the CNS role continues to evolve, opportunities and challenges will emerge. Readers gain valuable insight and learn effective strategies to manage the day-to-day responsibilities and complexities associated with continuous quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, chairing meetings, and teaching. The text provides practical advice using real-world CNS scenarios to facilitate learning and positively influence care outcomes. It also contains information and tools to help students expand their knowledge and succeed professionally. Chapters address issues such as workplace violence

Download or read book Adult gerontology Cns Exam Study System written by Cns Exam Secrets Test Prep and published by . This book was released on 2014-07-14 with total page 756 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Advanced Practice Nursing of Adults in Acute Care written by Janet G Foster and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2012-05-31 with total page 789 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a Clinical Nurse Specialist for Clinical Nurse Specialists, this text explores the expanding roles and responsibilities of the CNS—from core competencies and theoretical foundations for practice to caring for the hospitalized adult to shaping the healthcare system through the CNS’s spheres of influence.

Download or read book Gerontological Nurse Practitioner Certification Review written by Meredith Wallace Kazer and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-01-19 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Print+CourseSmart

Download or read book Clinical Nurse Specialist Role and Practice written by Janet S. Fulton and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-06-09 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developed under the direction of the International Council of Nurses (ICN), this book is part of a series exploring advanced practice globally. It is the first known volume to provide an international view of the advanced practice role of clinical nurse specialist (CNS). It features an in-depth examination of advanced speciality practice in nursing, and the advanced practice role of the clinical CNS. Content includes models of practice, core practice competencies, curricular recommendations, practice outcomes, and regulatory requirements related to scope of practice. The CNS role and practice as implemented in North America, Europe, Asia and Oceania are examined in the context of the country’s healthcare system, educational traditions and regulatory requirements. Exemplars describe role implementation in various specialty practices and discuss how the role is implemented to advance nursing and improve clinical and fiscal outcomes. Measurement and evaluation of CNS practice in the context of countries and health care systems are examined. For practicing CNSs, this book provides an in-depth examination of the role from the global perspective; for administrators it provides a foundational understanding of the CNS role and practice and performance expectations. Educators will use the book as a resource for curriculum development, whereas students will offers an expanded global view of the role. Advanced practice roles, including the CNS, are continuing to evolve. This book makes important contributions to a global understanding of the CNS role.

Download or read book Clinical Nurse Leader Certification Review written by Cynthia R. King, PhD, NP, MSN, RN, CNL, FAAN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2012-12-10 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ìThe authors have done excellent work, reinforcing major skills and responsibilities of this advanced generalist role. This book will be most useful for students as they prepare for certification.î óFrom the Foreword by Linda Roussel, DSN, RN, NEA-BC, CNL Co-Author, Initiating and Sustaining the Clinical Nurse Leader Role: A Practical Guide The first and only resource of its kind, this review guide to the CNL certification exam stems directly from Dr. Kingís classroom, where she proposes students to take the exam and has achieved a 100% pass rate. The guide covers all aspects of the test, including basic test-taking skills, how to understand exam questions, multiple exam questions with answers and rationales, and content review of information derived from the AACN exam guide. The authors, who are noted CNL educators and practitioners, cover concepts of horizontal leadership, interdisciplinary communication and collaboration skills, and health care advocacy. They address care management, team coordination, illness/disease management, health promotion and disease prevention management, and advanced clinical assessment. The differences between health systems and the specific microsystems in which CNLs work are explored. The book also encompasses health care finance, economics, policy, informatics, ethics, and evidence-based practice as it is covered on the test. The material is presented in easily digestible sections that correspond to specific areas of the AACN exam guide. Multiple vignettes and unfolding case studies reinforce concepts. Also included is a sample test . Key Features: The first and only comprehensive review guide to the CNL certification exam Presents guidelines on question dissection and analysis Reflects changes and additions to new topics in the exam Presented in easily digestible sections that correspond to AACN exam guide

Download or read book Adult Gerontology Practice Guidelines written by Jill C. Cash, MSN, APN, FNP-BC and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2023-02-13 with total page 1109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for the First Edition: "Because of the way it is organized, this book meets the needs of both novice and experienced advance practice nurses. Each chapter defines the problem, how often it occurs, and what leads to the problem. To aid in assessment, the book includes the physical examination landmarks as well as diagnostic tests that might be needed. A plan of care is offered with several different alternatives for treatment and then notes what type of follow-up is needed. This would be a great resource for anyone working in the field of geriatrics...Score: 92 - 4 Stars! --Doody's Reviews This hands-on text and clinical reference--used by thousands of NP students and practitioners alike--delivers national practice guidelines and professional standards of care to help clinicians deliver optimal primary care to adult and older adult patients. The new third edition, featuring the expert input of two renowned Adult-Gerontology practitioners, updates all chapters, teaching guides, and illustrative charts and provides new charts to enhance readability. Fresh content includes information on Sjogren's syndrome; reactive arthritis; elder abuse; LGBTQ health; concussion assessment; joint pain, bursitis, and fractures; peripheral neuropathy; and perimenopause/menopause. The third edition also includes the updated Beers Criteria and covers COVID-19 treatment and vaccines. Ideal for quick reference and as a study guide, the text presents the most up-to-date guidelines in a consistent, easy-to-read, bulleted format. Conveniently organized by body system, it features detailed content on the physical examination and diagnostic testing, information on health promotion, guidelines of care, dietary information, common procedures, national patient resources, and popular Client Teaching Guides--available in print and digital format--that serve as both patient handouts and concise study tools. Clinical points throughout the text highlight critical practice considerations. The book, with its great breadth and depth of information, will be a welcome companion for NP students as they transition to professional practice and beyond. New to the Third Edition: Completely updated content including patient teaching guides and charts New charts added to enhance comprehension Coverage of Sjogren's syndrome; reactive arthritis; elder abuse; LGBTQ health; concussion assessment; joint pain, bursitis, and fractures; peripheral neuropathy, and perimenopause/menopause Latest guidelines on COVID-19 treatment and vaccines Updated Beers Criteria Current CDC recommendations on vaccines and cancer screening Key Features: Offers consistent guidelines for over 275 disorders Presents practice guidelines organized by body system Lists disorders alphabetically for easy access Highlights key considerations for practice Delivers individual care considerations for adult, geriatric, and pregnant patients Provides Client Teaching Guides serving as both take-home teaching supplements for patients and a concise study tool for students

Download or read book Nursing Outcomes written by Doran and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2010-05-24 with total page 537 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: physical edition. Nursing Outcomes: State of the Science is an invaluable resource for nurse researchers, scholars, and health care professionals committed to effective, quality nursing care as evidenced by nursing-sensitive outcomes measurement. This text concentrates on outcome indicators which focus on how patients and their conditions are affected by their interaction with nursing staff. Each chapter includes a concept analysis of the outcome concept; then defining characteristics are identified and a conceptual definition is proposed. Factors that influence the outcome concept are discussed, as well as the consequences for clients' health and well-being. The strength of the evidence is reviewed concerning the sensitivity of the outcome concept to nursing structure variables and nursing/processes interventions. The author offers a comprehensive synthesis of the literature, critically reviews the quality of the evidence, and provides direction for the selection of outcome variables

Download or read book Adult and Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Examination written by Jill E. Winland-Brown and published by F A Davis Company. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors provide some excellent tools for teaching a venipuncture class though small, is complete in its coverage of topics related to phlebotomy. The unit on blood collection and venipuncture equipment is very thorough. . . Respiratory Care, review of the 1st Edition.Perfect for intensive one- or two-day phlebotomy courses! This user-friendly text concentrates on the crucial skills of blood specimen collection. . . making it a cost-effective, compact learning tool for cross training and continuing education.

Download or read book Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review written by Maria T. Codina Leik and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2013-08-12 with total page 674 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Print+CourseSmart