ANAC's Core Curriculum for HIV/AIDS Nursing, 3rd Edition Doody's Expert Review Review Questionnaire ISBN: 9780763754594 ISBN-10: 0763754595 Copyright: 2009 Edition: 3rd Editor: Swanson, Barbara 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 Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (ANAC) is a nonprofit, professional nursing organization committed to fostering the individual and collective professional development of nurses involved in the delivery of healthcare to persons infected or affected by HIV. This book presents a complete educational framework that provides in-depth information for nurses seeking certification in the area of HIV/AIDS. It was originally published in 1996 and last updated in 2003. Purpose The book is an indispensable resource for nurses caring for patients with HIV and AIDS. The clinical management of these patients is complex and continues to evolve. The ANAC is focused on providing evidence-based knowledge that will define a clear standard of excellence in HIV/AIDS care. Audience Intended for nurses practicing in the specialty area of HIV/AIDS, it provides excellent information for student and novice nurses, as well as experienced nurses. The contributors and the editor have a vast amount of experience and knowledge in this area. Features The book provides evidence-based information on clinical topics necessary in providing care for patients with HIV/AIDS. The chapters are constructed in a clear, concise, outline format. The chapter references are excellent for pointing readers to further resources. The topics are wide-ranging and inclusive. Chapters address the nursing care for both pediatric and adult patients, as well as psychosocial concerns. Assessment This is a comprehensive book that provides essential information for nurses providing care to patients/families/significant others living with this disease. The book is clear and concise, and it can function as a well-designed study guide for nurses seeking certification in the area of HIV/AIDS. This edition is a needed update, but the book also is enhanced with valuable case studies and review questions. 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? N/A 1-5 Rate the pedagogic value of the illustrations. N/A 1-5 Rate the print quality of the illustrations. N/A 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.