Dr. Nadine Aktan Ph.D. RN FNP-BC, "Fast Facts for the New Nurse Practitioner: What You Really Need to Know in a Nutshell"
Springer Publishing Company | 2010 | ISBN: 0826105912 | 224 pages | PDF | 3,1 MB
Designed to assist nurse practitioner (NP) students and newly certified NPs alike, this quick, easy-to-use manual concisely explains everything NPs need to know for practice and transitioning into practice. The book guides the reader through the process of becoming a new nurse practitioner, from the decision to become an NP to selecting educational programs and obtaining licensure.
This all-in-one reference contains learning objectives, checklists to facilitate important decision making, charts and tables with "hot topics" and key elements, and testimonials from practicing NPs. A special feature is the author's own poignant moments as both a new and experienced NP that will be helpful to any new nurse practitioner.
Key Topics:
•Making the decision: Why become a nurse practitioner?
•Selecting an educational program: scholarships, resources, and more
•Surviving the first year in practice: first job and role transitions
•Managing administrative issues: bureaucracy and discrimination
•Understanding legal issues: contracts, malpractice, and avoiding lawsuits
•Taking charge: prescriptive authority, diagnostics, and referrals
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