Antineoplastic and Biologic Therapy
Antineoplastic and Biologic Therapy Lynn M. Czaplewski MS, RN, ACNS-BC, CRNI®, AOCNS® Cora Vizcarra MBA, RN, CRNI® PART I: ANTINEOPLASTIC THERAPY I. Overview A. Antineoplastic therapy in the treatment of…
Transfusion Therapy
Transfusion Therapy Deb Richardson MS, RN, CNS I. Immunohematology A. Definition: study of the immune system and immune response as it specifically relates to the antigens and antibodies found in…
Pediatrics
Pediatrics Darcy Doellman MSN, RN, CRNI®, VA-BC I. Growth and Development A. Physiologic Development 1. Premature neonate (<37 weeks gestation at delivery; also called preterm or premature infant) a. Body…
Infection Prevention and Control
Infection Prevention and Control Mary McGoldrick MS, RN, CRNI® I. Epidemiology and Host Defense A. Overview 1. Epidemiology and host defense are concerned with defining and explaining the interrelationship of…
Technical and Clinical Application
Technical and Clinical Application Mary Alexander MA, RN, CRNI®, CAE, FAAN Lisa A. Gorski MS, HHCNS-BC, CRNI®, FAAN Ann Corrigan MS, BSN, RN, CRNI® Melody Bullock MS, BSN, RN, CRNI®…
Pharmacology
Pharmacology Michelle S. Turner PharmD, BCPS Susan K. Poole MS, BSN, RN, CRNI®, CNSN, CIC I. Considerations for Intravenous Drug Administration A. Nursing Responsibilities 1. Review the order for the…
Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Fluid and Electrolyte Balance Lynn Phillips MSN, RN, CRNI® I. Body Composition and Regulation of Body Fluids A. Body Fluid Function and Distribution 1. Water is the largest single constituent…
Perspectives on Future Research
Perspectives on Future Research Ruth Lindquist Yeoungsuk Song Mariah Snyder Nursing’s commitment to the generation of high-quality, cost-effective patient outcomes requires that a sound scientific basis for practice be established….
Integrating Complementary Therapies Into Nursing Practice
Integrating Complementary Therapies Into Nursing Practice Elizabeth L. Pestka Susanne M. Cutshall Complementary therapies are increasingly being offered across the continuum of health care. Nurses are essential for maximizing use…
Integrating Complementary Therapies Into Education
Integrating Complementary Therapies Into Education Carie A. Braun Nursing curricula are constantly evolving to improve patient care quality and keep pace with the ever-changing health care environment. The challenge to…
