Developed in conjunction with the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses (ACCCN), the text has been written and edited by the most senior and experienced critical care nursing clinicians and academics across the region. ACCCN's Critical Care Nursing is a resource that will foster the development of skilled and confident critical care nurses. This comprehensive text provides detailed coverage of a number of specialty areas within critical care nursing including intensive care, emergency nursing, cardiac nursing, neuroscience nursing and acute care. It will encourage students to be reflective practitioners, ethical decision-makers and providers of evidence-based care.
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<li>Written by expert clinicians, academics, and educators</li>
<li>Pedagogically rich chapters with learning objectives, key terms, case studies, practice tips, article abstracts, learning activities, research vignettes</li>
<li>Heavily illustrated and referenced</li>
<li>Reflects current clinical practice, policies, procedures and guidelines</li>
<li>The text has a patient-centred approach and will provide students with a sound knowledge base and critical thinking skills</li>
<li>Image bank of all illustrations from the text will be available to lecturers for teaching</li>
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ACCCN's Critical Care Nursing

Medical Books

Chaboyer RN PhD MN BSc(Nu)Hons Crit Care Cert FACCCN FAAN Life Member – ACCCN, Wendy

Aitken RN PhD GCertMgt GDipScMed(ClinEpi) GCertAcadPrac BHSc(Nurs)Hons FACCCN FACN FAAN Life Member – ACCCN, Leanne

Marshall RN PhD MN(Research) Grad Cert Ed Studies (Higher Ed) BN IC Cert FACCCN FACN Life Member – ACCCN, Andrea

Nursing

Mosby Australia

A revised new edition of this comprehensive critical care nursing text, developed with the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses (ACCCN). This second edition of ACCCN’s Critical Care Nursing has been fully revised and updated for critical care nurses and students in Australia and New Zealand. As well as featuring the most recent critical care research data, current clinical practice, policies, procedures and guidelines specific to Australia and New Zealand, this new edition offers new and expanded chapters and case studies. The ultimate guide for critical care nurses and nursing students alike, ACCCN’s Critical Care Nursing 2e has been developed in conjunction with the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses (ACCCN). As with the first edition, the text in ACCCN’s Critical Care Nursing 2e reflects the expertise of ACCCN’s highly-qualified team of local and international critical care nursing academics and clinicians. This authoritative nursing resource takes a patient-centred approach, encouraging practising critical care nurses and students to develop effective, high-quality critical care nursing practice. ACCCN’s Critical Care Nursing 2e outlines the scope of critical care nursing, before detailing the core components and specialty aspects of critical care nursing, such as intensive care, emergency nursing, cardiac nursing, neuroscience nursing and acute care. Specific clinical conditions such as emergency presentations, trauma, resuscitation, and organ donation are featured to explore some of the more complex or unique aspects of specialty critical care nursing practice. 
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<li>expanded chapters for cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological content</li>
<li>new chapters on Quality and Safety; Recovery and Rehabilitation; Psychological care; and Obstetric emergencies</li>
<li>new case studies elaborate on relevant care issues</li>
<li>critiques of recent research publications explore related topics</li>
<li>practice tips highlight areas of care particularly relevant to daily clinical practice</li>
<li>learning activities support knowledge, reflective learning and understanding</li>
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With each edition, ACCCN’s Critical Care Nursing has built on its highly respected reputation. Its contributors aim to encourage and challenge practising critical care nurses and students to develop world-class critical care nursing skills in order to ensure delivery of the highest quality care. Endorsed by the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses (ACCCN), this 3rd edition presents the expertise of foremost critical care leaders and features the most recent evidence-based research and up-to-date advances in clinical practice, technology, procedures and standards. Expanded to reflect the universal core elements of critical care nursing practice authors, Aitken, Marshall and Chaboyer, have retained the specific information that captures the unique elements of contemporary critical care nursing in Australia, New Zealand and other similar practice environments. Structured in three sections, ACCCN’s Critical Care Nursing, 3rd Edition addresses all aspects of critical care nursing, including patient care and organisational issues, while highlighting some of the unique and complex aspects of specialty critical care nursing practice, such as paediatric considerations, trauma management and organ donation.
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<li>Presented in three sections: - </li>Scope of Critical Care - Principles and Practice of Critical Care - Speciality Practice <li>
Focus on concepts that underpin practice - essential physical, psychological, social and cultural care </li>
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New case studies elaborate on relevant care topics </li>
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Research vignettes explore a range of topics </li>
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Practice tips highlight areas of care particularly relevant to daily clinical practice</li>
<li> Learning activities support knowledge, reflective learning and understanding </li>
<li>Additional case studies with answers available on evolve </li>
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<li>NEW chapter on Postanaesthesia recovery</li>
<li>Revised coverage of metabolic and nutritional considerations for the critically ill patient</li>
<li>Aligned with the NEW ACCCN Standards for Practice</li>
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Elsevier

Endorsed by the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses (ACCCN) ACCCN is the peak professional organisation representing critical care nurses in Australia Written by leading critical care nursing clinicians, Leanne Aitken, Andrea Marshall and Wendy Chaboyer, the 4th edition of Critical Care Nursing continues to encourage and challenge critical care nurses and students to develop world-class practice and ensure the delivery of the highest quality care. The text addresses all aspects of critical care nursing and is divided into three sections: scope of practice, core components and specialty practice, providing the most recent research, data, procedures and guidelines from expert local and international critical care nursing academics and clinicians. Alongside its strong focus on critical care nursing practice within Australia and New Zealand, the 4th edition brings a stronger emphasis on international practice and expertise to ensure students and clinicians have access to the most contemporary practice insights from around the world. 
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<li>Increased emphasis on practice tips </li><li>to help nurses care for patients within critical care</li>
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Updated case studies, research vignettes and learning activities to support further learning</li>
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Highlights the role of the critical care nurse within a multidisciplinary environment and how they work together</li> </ul>
Additional resources on Evolve <ul><li>An eBook on VitalSource</li></ul>
Instructor resources <ul>
<li>Case Study suggested responses</li>
<li>Learning Activity suggested responses</li>
<li>Additional Case Study answers</li>
<li>Image collection, including tables</li> </ul>
Student resources <li>Additional Case Studies</li>
<li>Weblinks</li>
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<li>Increased global considerations relevant to international context of critical care nursing </li><li>alongside its key focus within the ANZ context </li>
<li>Aligned to update NMBA RN Standards for Practice and NSQHS Standards 
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An eBook included in all print purchases </li> </ul>

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