Designed to fit into a pocket for daily use, this book is based on critical care curriculum developed by the author over 25 years, along with the wisdom of experienced nurse contributors. It includes useful tips on medication dosing, ordering diagnostic tests, documentation, and billing, and provides clinical pearls for each body system. This pocket resource will be an invaluable companion for AG-ACNP students in clinical rotation, novice AG-ACNP graduates, and experienced nurses who are working with a new patient population.

Key Features:

• Places vital information at your fingertips for easy information retrieval in a fast-paced environment
• Organized in a clinical system-based approach
• Provides quick-access tables, diagrams, and formulas, including risk calculators
• Streamlines complex information into easily understandable language
• Compares similar diagnostic criteria for accurate diagnoses in high-acuity settings
• Includes evidence-based treatments for best practice and patient care