AACN essentials of critical care nursing

Abstract

Critical care nursing is a complex, challenging area of nursing practice where clinical expertise is developed over time by integrating critical care knowledge, clinical skills, and caring practices. Tis textbook succinctly presents essential information about how best to safely and competently care for critically 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 Critical Care Nursing provides essential information on the care of adult critically ill patients and families. Te book recognizes the learner’s need to assimilate foundational knowledge before attempting to master more complex critical care nursing concepts. Written by nationally acknowledged clinical experts in critical care nursing, this book sets a new standard for critical care nursing education.