Hamric & Hanson’s Advanced Practice Nursing: An Integrative Approach 7th Edition by Mary Fran Tracy PhD RN APRN CNS FAAN , Eileen T. O’Grady PhD RN ANP

Edited and written by a “Who’s Who” of internationally known thought leaders in advanced practice nursing, Hamric and Hanson’s Advanced Practice Nursing: An Integrative Approach, 7th Edition provides a clear, comprehensive, and contemporary introduction to advanced practice nursing today.

Key Features:

• Coverage of the full breadth of APRN core competencies defines and describes all competencies, including direct clinical practice, guidance and coaching, evidence-based practice, leadership, collaboration, and ethical practice.

• Operationalizes and applies the APRN core competencies to the major APRN roles: the Clinical Nurse Specialist, the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, and the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.

• Content on managing APRN environments addresses factors such as business planning and reimbursement, marketing, negotiating, and contracting; regulatory, legal, and credentialing requirements; health policy; and nursing outcomes and performance improvement research.

• NEW! Future Technologies and the Nursing APRN role chapter highlights and guides APRNs to screen and critique technology implications and promises in areas such as technology-assisted communication, diagnostic, therapeutic, and procedural devices.

• UPDATED! Improved full-color graphic design and increased illustrations promote learning and ease of use.