Primary Care: The Art and Science of Advanced Practice Nursing – an Interprofessional Approach

Primary Care, 6th Edition, online case studies, and Davis Edge work together to create an interactive learning experience that prepares students for their roles as Advanced Practice Nurses in the primary care setting. An access code inside new printed texts unlocks Davis Edge, the online case studies, and an ebook. LEARN—The Text Written by nurse practitioners for nurse practitioners in collaboration with a physician, this popular text explores the theoretical foundations of everything Primary Care. Its comprehensive and easy-to-follow presentation examines the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of every body system across the life span. APPLY—Case Studies Online case studies use real-world scenarios to develop clinical decision-making skills as students learn how to properly diagnose and treat patients. ASSESS—Davis Edge This interactive, online Q&A review platform provides the practice needed to master course content and prepare for exams. Over 1,000 board-style questions test students’ knowledge and retention of what they are learning. Actionable analytics enable instructors to assess their students’ mastery of the content and their critical-thinking and decision-making skills to easily identify the areas in which they are struggling and intervene quickly in class and on assignments to ensure that they succeed. TextExpanded, Revised & Updated! Significantly increased and updated content throughout, especially in the sections detailing Ear, Nose, and Throat Problems; Musculoskeletal Problems, and Psychosocial Problems.New Section! Care of Vulnerable Populations in Unit 3, featuring four new chapters that focus on populations that require special attention and considerationNew Features! Geriatric Considerations and Pediatric/Adolescent Considerations in applicable Unit 2 chaptersNew! Online case studies with critical thinking questionsCoverage of the broadest range of human disease and disorders using a systems-based approach that presents both Common Complaints and Common Problems to help students narrow down the possible differentials to the most likely diagnosisCoverage of pathophysiology and diagnostic reasoning as well as up-to-date guidance on laboratory and diagnostic testsEmphasis on evidence-based practice with information on evidence levels and more references to primary studies Davis EdgeEnhanced! Interface that makes navigation even easier and offers instructors more flexibility and control optionsThousands of questions aligned to Primary Care with page referencesComprehensive rationales for both correct and incorrect responsesPersonalized dashboards that track students’ progress across their assignments and highlight where they need to focus their study time Read more