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Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification Review

Comprehensive Review, PLUS 575 Questions Based on the Latest Exam Blueprint

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Dawn Carpenter, DNP, ACNP-BC, CCRN

Alexander Menard, DNP, AGACNP-BC

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Includes free ExamPrepConnect digital access with print purchase!

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification Review is designed to help you prepare for the ANCC and AACN certification exams. This comprehensive study aid reflects current practices and the latest exam blueprints, and it includes foundational knowledge on the 3Ps (pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment), health promotion and disease prevention, and geriatrics. Key skills and procedures, exam tips, classic presentation case studies, and clinical pearls are featured throughout. Each chapter covers everything you need to know to pass the exam and includes end-of-chapter questions to check your knowledge. The review concludes with a full-length practice test to get you ready for exam day. With 575 practice questions, detailed review content and answer rationales, and access to ExamPrepConnect, this study aid empowers you with the tools and materials to study your way and the confidence to pass the first time, guaranteed! Know that you're ready. Know that you'll pass with Springer Publishing Exam Prep.

Key Features

  • Reflects the latest ANCC and AACN exam blueprints
  • Provides a comprehensive yet concise review of essential knowledge for the exam
  • Features a section dedicated to foundational knowledge, including the 3Ps
  • Highlights invaluable clinical pearls and exam tips
  • Reviews classic presentation examples, essential skills and procedures, and key terms
  • Includes end-of-chapter Q&A and a full-length practice test with detailed rationales, PLUS 50 online-exclusive bonus questions!
  • Boosts your confidence with a 100% pass guarantee
  • Offers on-the-go digital access with ExamPrepConnect

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AGACNP-BC® is a registered service mark of the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). ACNPC-AG® is a registered service mark of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). Neither ANCC nor AACN sponsors or endorses this resource, nor do they have a proprietary relationship with Springer Publishing.

Contents

PART I. INTRODUCTION

Chapter 1. Introduction to the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Exams

Chapter 2. Test-Taking Tips and Strategies

PART II. FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE

Chapter 3. Advanced Pathophysiology Review

Chapter 4. Pharmacology Review

Chapter 5. Advanced Health Assessment Review

Chapter 6. Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, and Factors Influencing Health

Chapter 7. Geriatric Review

PART III. SYSTEMS REVIEW

Chapter 8. Nervous System Review

Chapter 9. Cardiovascular System Review

Chapter 10. Pulmonary System Review

Chapter 11. Gastrointestinal System Review

Chapter 12. Endocrine System Review

Chapter 13. Renal, Genitourinary, and Reproductive System Review

Chapter 14. Hematology, Oncology, and Immunology Review

Chapter 15. Infectious Disease Review

Chapter 16. Musculoskeletal System Review

Chapter 17. Integumentary System Review

Chapter 18. Psychosocial, Behavioral, and Cognitive Health Review

Chapter 19. Multisystem Review

PART IV. PROFESSIONAL ROLE

Chapter 20. Scope and Standards of Professional Practice

Chapter 21. Healthcare Policy and Systems Review

Chapter 22. Quality Improvement

Chapter 23. Evidence-Based Practice and Research Review

PART V. PRACTICE TEST

Chapter 24. Practice Test

Chapter 25. Practice Test: Answers

Authors

Dawn Carpenter, DNP, ACNP-BC, CCRN is a practicing Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in the surgical/trauma intensive care unit and trauma service line at Guthrie Healthcare System in Sayre, Pennsylvania, and an Associate professor at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing.  Dawn’s career has spanned over 30+ years as a critical care nurse, nurse practitioner and faculty.  Dawn possesses a passion for educating and mentoring acute and critical care nurses and nurse practitioners as they advance their careers. Dawn is a nationally known speaker on a variety of critical care topics.   

Alexander Menard, DNP, AGACNP-BC, is an assistant professor at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing, where he coordinates the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) program. Dr. Menard has worked in critical care as a nurse and nurse practitioner for over 10 years.   

He is a member of the American Association of Critical Care Nurse (AACN) where he volunteers his time to develop new offerings for critical care nurses and nurse practitioners as well as a member of the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF).  

Product Details
  • Release Date: June 26, 2023
  • Paperback / softback
  • 718 Pages
  • Trim Size: 7in x 10in
  • ISBN: 9780826193063
  • eBook ISBN: 9780826193070
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