Neonatal Advanced Practice Nursing (Paperback)

Paperback. This one-of-a-kind learning resource for neonatal nurse practitioner/clinical nurse specialist students, in both academic and clinical settings, uses complex case studies to reinforce the best practices in treating vulnerable neonatal patients. Based on applications and outcomes, the case study approach develops critical thinking and clinical decision making and fosters effective role transition in practice-based disciplines. Authored by leading neonatal nurse practitioner (NNP) educators, these multifaceted, unfolding case studies address and synthesize the most important content covered throughout the NNP curriculum. Additional audiences for this book include interprofessional staff working in Level II and Level III nursery settings.Beginning with case studies for identifying maternal risk factors, and culminating in case studies for communicating with parents, this text shows a holistic view of caring for neonatal patients. Chapters organized by body system address diseases and disorders and prompt the reader for diagnosis and treatment. Progressing from basic to complex, case studies include objectives, clinical pearls, and critical thinking questions. A robust instructors toolkit contains pedagogical strategies for facilitating online discussion, chapter conclusion quizzes, a variety of simulation experiences, and a downloadable image bank is available.KEY FEATURES:Uses a complex case-based learning approach for neonatal advanced practice nursing--the first book to do soAuthored by leading NNP educatorsProvides 40 to 50 case studies synthesizing key content areasHelps prepare students for effective role transitionIncludes a robust instructor's toolkit and image bank that can be used in online courses This one-of-a-kind learning resource for Neonatal Nurse Practitioner/CNS students in both academic and clinical settings is distinguished by its use of complex case studies to reinforce best practices in treating vulnerable neonatal patients. Based on applications and outcomes, the case study approach is a particularly effective method of enhancing critical thinking and clinical decision-making. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…