AACN essentials of progressive care nursing

Abstract

Progressive care nursing is a complex, challenging area of nursing practice, where clinical expertise is developed over time by integrating progressive care knowledge, clinical skills, and caring practices. Tis textbook, the frst to specifcally address the educational needs of the new progressive care practitioner, succinctly presents essential information about how best to safely and competently care for acutely ill patients and their families. As it has since the frst edition, the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses reafrms this book’s value to the AACN community and especially to clinicians at the point of care. Te title continues to carry AACN’s name, as it has since the frst edition. AACN Essentials of Progressive Care Nursing provides essential information on the care of adult acutely ill patients and families. The book recognizes the learner’s need to assimilate foundational knowledge before attempting to master more complex progressive care nursing concepts. Written by nationally acknowledged clinical experts in critical and acute care nursing, this textbook sets the standard for progressive care nursing education.