Practice Guidelines for Acute Care Nurse Practitioners

by Thomas W. Barkely, Thomas W. Barkely Jr., Charlene M. Myers

This book is a comprehensive, easy-access clinical reference for acute care nurse practitioners and other clinicians in acute care. It features guidelines for managing over 230 of the most common conditions experienced by adult patients in acute care. Using an outline format, the coverage of each condition includes an overview with defining terms, incidence/predisposing factors, subjective and physical exam findings, diagnostic tests, and management...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0721685366
• ISBN13: 9780721685366
• Release Date: April 2001
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 736 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 4.8" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

Great Textbook

This text book was easy to read and follow. It also makes a great quick reference because of the format that it is presented in.

A "must-have" for the ACNP student.

This was the first source I went to with any clinical question throughout my acute care nurse practitioner program. The information is succinct and summarizes guidelines well. Most chapters follow an outline format that makes information really easy to find. I plan on keeping it close through this first year after graduation.

Great Book

I used this book in my MSN-ACNP course and it provided the backbone of what I needed to know. I would base my readings in other texts on the information included in the Barkley text. The only drawback with the new edition is the spiral binding; it makes it difficult to use at times. However, the information is what is important!

Awesome Book!!!

I used this book in my acute care program. It is a great book, easy to understand and apply to patient care!!! This book is a must if you are planning to be an acute care nurse practitioner!!!!

Can't be an ACNP without it!

The best compilation of information for differential diagnosis for acute care nurse practitioners. Easy to read and follow. Great for preparing for boards as well. I keep this close to me always. Great reference for ACNP and adult NPs as well.