Core Curriculum for Nephrology Nursing Modules 1-6 [Hardcover] Caroline S. Counts

Comprised of six individual modules written by experts in the field, this revised and expanded edition of ANNA's Core Curriculum for Nephrology Nursing presents the newest information regarding kidney disease, its treatment, and the nursing care involved. Designed to provide information for the novice as well as the experienced health professional, this edition provides information not published in previous editions. Each module offers self-assessment questions and continuing nursing education (CNE) credit opportunities. Contents: Core Curriculum Module 1 - Foundations for Practice in Nephrology Nursing Highlighted topics include Professional Issues in Nephrology Nursing; Research and Evidence-Based Practice in Nephrology Nursing; Health Policy, Politics, and Influence in Nephrology Nursing; Essentials of Disaster and Emergency Preparedness in Nephrology Nursing. (168 pages) Core Curriculum Module 2 - Physiologic and Psychosocial Basis for Nephrology Nursing Practice Highlighted topics include The Kidney in Health and Disease; Chronic Kidney Disease; Individualizing the Care for Those with Kidney Disease; Foundations in Nutrition and Clinical Applications in Nephrology Nursing; Foundations in Pharmacology and Clinical Applications in Nephrology Nursing; Foundations in Infection Prevention, Control, and Clinical Applications in Nephrology Nursing. (440 pages) Core Curriculum Module 3 - Treatment Options for Patients with Chronic Kidney Failure Highlighted topics include Transplantation; Hemodialysis; Vascular Access for Hemodialysis; Peritoneal Dialysis; Home Dialysis. (344 pages) Core Curriculum Module 4 - Acute Kidney Injury Core Curriculum Module 5 - Kidney Disease in Patient Populations Across the Life Span Highlighted topics include Care of the Neonate to Adolescent with Kidney Disease; Care of the Older Adult with Kidney Disease. (120 pages) Core Curriculum Module 6 - The APRN's Approaches to Care in Nephrology