Core Curriculum for Pain Management Nursing - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 3rd Edition
Elsevier eBook on VitalSource
Prepare to pass the ASPMN credentialing exam and to successfully work with patients in pain using The Core Curriculum for Pain Management Nursing, 3rd Edition. Written by the American Society of Pain Management Nurses (the primary nursing organization in pain management), this easy-to-read text covers the entire scope of pain management in a user-friendly outline format. This new edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect the latest standards and scope of practice put forth by the ASPMN. Yet, it still retains its strong nursing focus as it explores the your role as a patient advocate in pain management and how that role changes from a Registered Nurse to a Clinical Nurse Specialist to a Nurse Practitioner. Both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic methods of pain management are discussed as is a wide variety of patient subsets beyond the traditional pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient.
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Core Curriculum for Pain Management Nursing - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource
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- Content written by the ASPMN (American Society for Pain Management Nursing), the primary nursing organization in pain management, ensures the material is authoritative and timely.
- NEW! Thoroughly updated information reflects the latest Standards and Scope of Practice as well as the blueprint for the ASPMN credentialing exam.
- NEW! Coverage of both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic pain interventions has been updated to keep you abreast of the latest methods for both types of pain management.
- NEW! Additional information on pain management in bariatric patients highlight important considerations that nurses need to know when caring for this specific patient population.
- Comprehensive coverage also discusses important topics such as the disparities in pain management, gender differences in pain and analgesia, the effect of depression on pain perception and management, the use of research, various theories of pain management, and more.
- UNIQUE! Expansive patient coverage addresses not only adults, pediatric and geriatric patients, but also key subsets of patients — such as those who have concomitant addiction, those who have cancer, those who are under sedation for a procedure, and more.
- UNIQUE! Strong nursing focus thoroughly explores the nurse’s role as a patient advocate in pain management and how that role changes from a Registered Nurse to a Clinical Nurse Specialist to a Nurse Practitioner.
- Unique outline format makes the text an accessible and easy-to-read reference for busy practicing professionals.
- NEW! Added illustrations and figures throughout the text help make difficult concepts easier to understand.
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- NEW! Coverage of both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic pain interventions has been updated to keep you abreast of the latest methods for both types of pain management.
- NEW! Thoroughly updated information reflects the latest standards and scope of practice as well as the blueprint for the ASPMN credentialing exam.
- NEW! Additional information on pain management in bariatric patients highlight important considerations that you need to know when caring for this specific patient population.
- NEW! Added illustrations and figures throughout the text make difficult concepts easier to understand.
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Section 1: Foundation of Pain Management Nursing
1. Foundations of Pain Management Nursing
2. Historical and Cultural Influences on Pain Perceptions, Barriers to Treatment and Disparities in Pain Care
3. Social, Political, and Ethical Forces Influencing Pain Management
4. Epidemiology of Pain
5. Opportunities and Complexities in the Future of Pain ManagementSection 2: Clinical Practice of Pain Management Nursing
6. Key Terms and Definitions for Pain Management Nursing
7. Theories of Pain
8. The Impact of Pain and Benefits of Pain Management
9. Physiology of Pain
10. Overview of Pain Management Pharmacology
11. Sex and Gender Differences within Pain Management
12. Pain Assessment
13. Acute Pain Management
14. Persistent Pain Management
15. Cancer Pain Management
16. Pediatric Pain Management
17. Gerontology Pain Management
18. Pain Management and Palliative Care
19. Depression, Anxiety and Pain
20. Substance Use Disorder and Pain
21. Complementary and Integrative Therapies for Pain Management
22. Procedural Sedation and AnalgesiaSection 3: Nursing Roles Involved in Pain Management
23. Research Utilization and Application in Pain Management
24. Making Change in the World of Pain Management
25. Implementing and Evaluating Pain Management Safety and Quality
26. Pain Management Education
27. The Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse in Pain Management
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