A Core Curriculum for Nurse Life Care Planning
Author | : Aanlcp |
Publisher | : iUniverse |
Total Pages | : 497 |
Release | : 2013-10 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781491706565 |
ISBN-13 | : 1491706562 |
Rating | : 4/5 (65 Downloads) |
Download or read book A Core Curriculum for Nurse Life Care Planning written by Aanlcp and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Core Curriculum for Nurse Life Care Planning helps registered nurse life care planners prepare to take the CNLCP credentialing exam and serves as a foundation for a successful nurse life care planning practice. This textbook is based on the nursing process of assessment, critical thinking, and nursing diagnoses, and it also covers applying nursing research, evidenced-based practice, case management skills, and legal nursing practices. Written by practicing nurse life care planners and peer-reviewed by AANLCP member nurse life care planners, this core curriculum includes basic nurse life care planning knowledge on - The history of nurse life care planning - The use of critical thinking in the life care planning process - How to critique a life care plan - How to address spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, chronic pain, amputations, burns, cerebral palsy, and considerations with aging - How to understand disability rights laws - The legal aspects of nurse life care planning - Litigation processes Providing a foundation to encourage nurse life care planners to research and learn, A Core Curriculum for Nurse Life Care Planning offers a valuable resource for nurses practicing in this field.