A Core Curriculum for Nurse Life Care Planning Contributor(s): Aanlcp (Author) |
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ISBN: 1491706562 ISBN-13: 9781491706565 Publisher: iUniverse OUR PRICE: $118.75 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2013 |
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BISAC Categories: - Medical | Nursing - Test Preparation & Review (see Also Study Aids | Nclex) - Medical | Nursing - Reference |
Physical Information: 0.99" H x 6" W x 9" (1.44 lbs) 494 pages |
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Publisher Description: A Core Curriculum for Nurse Life Care Planning helps registered nurse life care planners prepare to take the CNLCP credentialing exam and serves as a foundation for a successful nurse life care planning practice. This textbook is based on the nursing process of assessment, critical thinking, and nursing diagnoses, and it also covers applying nursing research, evidenced-based practice, case management skills, and legal nursing practices. Written by practicing nurse life care planners and peer-reviewed by AANLCP member nurse life care planners, this core curriculum includes basic nurse life care planning knowledge on - The history of nurse life care planning - The use of critical thinking in the life care planning process - How to critique a life care plan - How to address spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, chronic pain, amputations, burns, cerebral palsy, and considerations with aging - How to understand disability rights laws - The legal aspects of nurse life care planning - Litigation processesProviding a foundation to encourage nurse life care planners to research and learn, A Core Curriculum for Nurse Life Care Planning offers a valuable resource for nurses practicing in this field. |