Description

• The introduction explains the evolution of advanced practice nursing (APN) and its growing importance in meeting increasingly complex healthcare needs.
• It describes the book as a foundational text for Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students, bringing together expert contributions across all major areas of advanced nursing practice.
• The fifth edition is organized around the AACN Essentials for advanced nursing education, helping students develop the competencies expected of modern advanced practice nurses.
• The introduction emphasizes the four core APN roles:
  • Nurse Practitioner (NP)
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
  • Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM)
  • Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
• It highlights the importance of evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, leadership, interprofessional collaboration, healthcare policy, quality improvement, patient safety, and ethical practice.