ACHPN Core Curriculum Study Guide provides candidates preparing to take the ACHPN Certification Exam an up-to-date review for credentialing in hospice and palliative care. Scope of practice and current disease management guidelines are provided for reference and advanced practice decision making. Common diseases seen in hospice and chronic diseases seen in palliative care are covered in this review guide including differential diagnosis, medical management, diagnostic testing, and up-to-date treatment options. Practice questions are given at the end of every chapter with answers and rationales in the back of the book. Pearls for passing are also included in every chapter providing a more focused study review. A review of the different opioids that are commonly used in hospice and palliative care is also provided with an extensive guide for opioid conversion. Examples are given with step-by-step details of how to mathematically rotate a patient from one opioid to another. Extensive research and knowledge has been put forth in this book by doctorate level ACHPN credentialed advanced practice nurses and educators for the purpose of furthering the skills and knowledge for those dedicated to providing quality and excellence in end-of-life care.

ACHPN Core Curriculum Study Guide provides candidates preparing to take the ACHPN Certification Exam an up-to-date review for credentialing in hospice and palliative care. Scope of practice and current disease management guidelines are provided for reference and advanced practice decision making. Common diseases seen in hospice and chronic diseases seen in palliative care are covered in this review guide including differential diagnosis, medical management, diagnostic testing, and up-to-date treatment options. Practice questions are given at the end of every chapter with answers and rationales in the back of the book. Pearls for passing are also included in every chapter providing a more focused study review. A review of the different opioids that are commonly used in hospice and palliative care is also provided with an extensive guide for opioid conversion. Examples are given with step-by-step details of how to mathematically rotate a patient from one opioid to another. Extensive research and knowledge has been put forth in this book by doctorate level ACHPN credentialed advanced practice nurses and educators for the purpose of furthering the skills and knowledge for those dedicated to providing quality and excellence in end-of-life care.

Prepare for your OCN® Exam with the only study guide endorsed by ONS! Based on the latest test blueprint for the OCN Exam, this is the only question-and-answer review developed in collaboration with the Oncology Nursing Society. Practice questions match the format and makeup of the OCN Exam and reflect important changes in cancer treatment and nursing care. A companion to Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing, 6th Edition, this definitive resource maximizes your study and review for OCN certification. UNIQUE! The only Q&A review book developed in collaboration with and endorsed by the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS), the parent company of the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC), which administers the OCN Examination. UNIQUE! In-depth review matches the ONS Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing and reflects the full continuum of cancer care, the scientific basis for practice, palliation of symptoms, oncologic emergencies, and professional performance. UNIQUE! Questions keyed to QSEN (Quality and Safety Education for Nurses) competencies focus on reducing errors and increasing patient safety. Expert contributors include authors who developed the ONS Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing, other cancer experts, and other practicing oncology nurses. Answer Key includes detailed rationales for correct and incorrect responses. NEW! UPDATED content matches the latest OCN® Examination test blueprint and The Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing, 6th Edition. UPDATED coverage of cancer treatment and related nursing care includes all important changes, preparing you for the OCN® Exam and for expert clinical practice. UPDATED coverage of the latest research evidence.

The Core Curriculum for the Advanced Practice Hospice and Palliative Registered Nurse reflects the current knowledge in advanced hospice and palliative nursing and in professional practice. This revision reflects the expertise of APRNs from throughout the field who serve in a variety of settings and the expertise of interdisciplinary team members. The goal of the curriculum is to provide a foundation of knowledge from which APRNs can practice palliative care. In the last decade, the evidence base for palliative care has expanded. The chapters in this curriculum reflect this. To meet the rapidly changing needs of the APRN, the Core Curriculum has been reorganized. The first section, Issues in Palliative Nursing, presents an overview of the role and practice concerns. The second section, Dimensions of Care, reviews common symptoms, and psycho-social-spiritual aspects of care. The third section, Management of Common Serious or Life-Threatening Illnesses, describes pathophysiologies and disease specific management. New in this edition are sections devoted on vulnerable and special populations, and an expanded appendix to include a pharmacological quick reference, a review of oxygen therapy, and other useful references.