Outcome Assessment in Advanced Practice Nursing, 3rd Edition Doody's Expert Review Review Questionnaire ISBN: 9780826110473 ISBN-10: 0826110479 Copyright: 2013 Edition: 3rd Editor: Kleinpell, Ruth M. Doody's Expert Review    Score: 100 Doody's Star Rating™ and Doody's Expert Review provide by Doody Enterprises, Inc. Reviewer: Kathleen Woodruff,  DNP, RN, ANP-BC  (USC School of Social Work) Description The measurement of outcomes for advanced practice nurses (APNs) continues to be an extremely important endeavor. Outcome measurements are how those in a profession are able to demonstrate their worth. This award-winning book, which was previously published in 2009 and 2001, is a critically important resource to assist APNs with the ongoing process of documenting their role in healthcare. Purpose The purpose is to provide APNs with updated resources and information on measuring the outcomes of practice. Examples of outcome measurements, a variety of tools, and methods for implementing these resources are provided. Audience This valuable reference was written for all advanced practice nurses, including clinical nurse specialists, nurse practitioners, certified registered nurse anesthetists, and certified nurse midwives. Additionally, APN students, educators, and administrators will benefit from this excellent book. The authors are experts in the field who provide extremely valuable insights. Features This comprehensive resource provides broad information on measuring outcomes, choosing appropriate measures, identifying instruments, and implementing these tools. This is the most up-to-date information available on measuring outcomes for advanced practice nurses. Additionally, this book addresses the economic impact of APN care through the use of health outcomes. Assessment Useful to all APNs, this book would be a valuable part of their professional libraries. Wonderful additions to this update are the chapter objectives and the critical discussion questions. The inclusion of assessing outcomes at the doctor of nursing practice level further enhances the book's value. The inclusion of updated web links makes this an extremely user-friendly resource. Review Questionnaire Range Question Score 1-10 Are the author's objectives met? 10 1-10 Rate the worthiness of those objectives. 10 1-5 Is this written at an appropriate level? 5 1-5 Is there significant duplication? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5 1-5 Are there significant omissions? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5 1-5 Rate the authority of the authors. 5 1-5 Are there sufficient illustrations? 5 1-5 Rate the pedagogic value of the illustrations. 5 1-5 Rate the print quality of the illustrations. 5 1-5 Are there sufficient references? 5 1-5 Rate the currency of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the pertinence of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the helpfulness of the index. 5 1-5 If important in this specialty, rate the physical appearance of the book N/A 1-10 Is this a worthwhile contribution to the field? 10 1-10 If this is a 2nd or later edition, is this new edition needed? 10 ©2024 Doody Enterprises, Inc.