Advanced Practice Nursing: Essential Knowledge for the Profession, 5th Edition Doody's Expert Review Review Questionnaire ISBN: 9781284264661 ISBN-10: 1284264661 Copyright: 2024 Edition: 5th Author: DeNisco, Susan M. Doody's Expert Review    Score: 98 Doody's Star Rating™ and Doody's Expert Review provide by Doody Enterprises, Inc. Reviewer: Miriam Ramirez,  MSN  (Rush University Medical Center) Description This book provides comprehensive information on various topics that nurses and aspiring leaders need to know as they work in an ever-changing and complex healthcare delivery system. A helpful ebook accompanies the paper copy and enables users to bookmark, take notes, and navigate to reference articles. This fifth edition is an update to the previous version, which was published in 2021. Purpose The purpose of the book is to provide readers with an in-depth discussion of key issues impacting healthcare outcomes, delivery, policy, and advanced practice nursing. The book discusses national issues, initiatives, and core competencies relevant to the role of advanced practice nursing. It includes a chapter on professional development and describes the numerous roles one may assume after securing a position within nursing. This fifth edition includes the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) position statements on Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity, as well as on envisioning a new era for academic nursing. These integral concepts greatly impact public health as well as health promotion and disease prevention. Audience Any nurse interested in pursuing an advanced degree will benefit from reading this book, as it delves into every area of practice with historical reference and future outlooks. Graduate students enrolled in a DNP program or individuals who have already secured a DNP may wish to invest in a book of this caliber. All of the content is relevant to DNP graduates who wish to fully leverage their degree as well as nurses seeking further professional growth or considering furthering their nursing education. Faculty teaching in a DNP program may suggest the book or selected chapters, owing to the volumes of evidence informed information and professional guidance. Features The book is comprehensive in scope and covers topics in six parts. Part 1: Professional Roles for Advanced Practice describes the historical underpinnings of advanced practice nursing and the evolution of the DNP degree. Part 2 highlights essential elements and issues such as health policy and healthcare financing. Part 3: Quality, Safety, and Information Systems covers informatics, telehealth, and influencing quality outcomes. Part 4: Theoretical Foundations, Research, Evidence-Based Practice, and Dissemination discusses the evolution of nursing science, health services research, and scholarship in nursing. Part 5, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The Role of Race, Culture, Ethics, and Advocacy in Advanced Practice Nursing, discusses some of the most essential concepts related to advancing health outcomes, namely diversity, equity, and inclusion. The book discusses the influence of culture, ethics, and advocacy on advancing individual and population health, underscoring their importance in reducing health disparities and achieving health equity. Part 6: Leadership and Role Transition for Advanced Practice is akin to a handheld mentor, providing guidance for professional growth and development. Assessment This book is an invaluable resource for anyone wishing to build and demonstrate their expertise as a healthcare leader. It is a must read for individuals looking to advance their contributions to improving the health and well-being of those they serve. This fifth edition provides a comprehensive discussion on health care and the relationship nurses have with the rapidly evolving healthcare system. The field has evolved enough since the previous version to merit the publication of this new edition. As nurses, we must continue to evaluate and effectively respond to the progression of health care and all the mitigating factors impacting our patients, healthcare system, and global community. Review Questionnaire Range Question Score 1-10 Are the product's objectives met? 10 1-5 Does the website help achieve the purpose? 5 1-10 Rate the worthiness of those objectives. 10 1-5 Is this directed to an appropriate level? 5 1-5 Is there significant duplication? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5 1-5 Are there significant omissions? 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