Advanced Practice Palliative Nursing

Like the first edition, this is a seminal textbook for the advanced  practice nursing care of the seriously ill and dying. This comprehensive  work addresses all aspects of palliative care including physical,  psychological, social, and spiritual needs. It brings to the forefront  current issues of health equity, managing through crisis, and meeting  the needs of diverse populations. Each chapter contains case examples  and a strong evidence base to support the highest quality of care. The  text is written by leaders in the field and includes authors who have  pioneered the role of the advanced practice nurse in palliative care.  This volume offers advanced practice content and practical resources for  clinical practice across all settings of care and encompassing all  ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics.
This newly revised edition has  been reorganized to meet the needs of the APRN according to role  delineation and practice issues. It offers foundation information on  leadership, practice, and the various roles of the APRN as an  administrator, educator, policy advocate, and researcher. The various  settings of APRN work includes acute care settings (clinical care unit,  intensive care unit, and emergency department), clinic (specialty care,  primary care, and palliative care), community, rehabilitation,  residential facilities, and telehealth. This edition also gives  particular attention to special populations, including chapters on  health disparities, economic disadvantages for urban dwellers, members  of the LGBTQ+ community, Veterans, and Survivorship. There are sections  wholly devoted to pediatric care, end of life communication, and the  ethics APRNs have to navigate on a daily basis. Written by current APRNs  for fellow APRNs, this text provides practical resources for clinical  practice across a variety of topics.