Emergency Nurse Practitioner Core Curriculum
The only book to deliver essential knowledge specific to the needs of ENPs

Edited by the American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners, this authoritative resource encompasses the full scope of holistic, evidence-based practice across the lifespan and serves as a comprehensive certification review for emergency nurse practitioners (ENPs). The only book written specifically for this specialty practice, it delivers essential core knowledge for ENPs in all relevant programs and practice arenas.

The book's four editors, 57 authors, and 15 reviewers—all recognized leaders in the field—present the most current knowledge available in a clear and succinct format. Incorporating diversity and inclusion throughout, this resource contains all essential information needed for the provision of skilled care, including the history and development of ENP; fundamental clinical skills; management of medical emergencies, shock and trauma, and environmental emergencies; toxicology; emergency medical services and disaster preparedness; and the needs of special patient populations—all according to the most current evidence-based research and guidelines.

Key Features:



• Edited and authored by the American Association of Emergency Nurse Practitioners
• Provides succinct and pertinent details regarding patient management and care
• Addresses complexity and the need for acuity in the ENP setting
• Mirrors the AAENP Certification blueprint for use as a certification review guide
• Each chapter consistently written to include learning objectives, medical screening/physical examination, diagnostic testing, medical decision making and differential diagnosis, management, and patient disposition.
• Includes 12 months’ free Springer Connect Digital Access with print purchase!
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Emergency Nurse Practitioner Core Curriculum
The only book to deliver essential knowledge specific to the needs of ENPs

Edited by the American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners, this authoritative resource encompasses the full scope of holistic, evidence-based practice across the lifespan and serves as a comprehensive certification review for emergency nurse practitioners (ENPs). The only book written specifically for this specialty practice, it delivers essential core knowledge for ENPs in all relevant programs and practice arenas.

The book's four editors, 57 authors, and 15 reviewers—all recognized leaders in the field—present the most current knowledge available in a clear and succinct format. Incorporating diversity and inclusion throughout, this resource contains all essential information needed for the provision of skilled care, including the history and development of ENP; fundamental clinical skills; management of medical emergencies, shock and trauma, and environmental emergencies; toxicology; emergency medical services and disaster preparedness; and the needs of special patient populations—all according to the most current evidence-based research and guidelines.

Key Features:



• Edited and authored by the American Association of Emergency Nurse Practitioners
• Provides succinct and pertinent details regarding patient management and care
• Addresses complexity and the need for acuity in the ENP setting
• Mirrors the AAENP Certification blueprint for use as a certification review guide
• Each chapter consistently written to include learning objectives, medical screening/physical examination, diagnostic testing, medical decision making and differential diagnosis, management, and patient disposition.
• Includes 12 months’ free Springer Connect Digital Access with print purchase!
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The only book to deliver essential knowledge specific to the needs of ENPs

Edited by the American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners, this authoritative resource encompasses the full scope of holistic, evidence-based practice across the lifespan and serves as a comprehensive certification review for emergency nurse practitioners (ENPs). The only book written specifically for this specialty practice, it delivers essential core knowledge for ENPs in all relevant programs and practice arenas.

The book's four editors, 57 authors, and 15 reviewers—all recognized leaders in the field—present the most current knowledge available in a clear and succinct format. Incorporating diversity and inclusion throughout, this resource contains all essential information needed for the provision of skilled care, including the history and development of ENP; fundamental clinical skills; management of medical emergencies, shock and trauma, and environmental emergencies; toxicology; emergency medical services and disaster preparedness; and the needs of special patient populations—all according to the most current evidence-based research and guidelines.

Key Features:



• Edited and authored by the American Association of Emergency Nurse Practitioners
• Provides succinct and pertinent details regarding patient management and care
• Addresses complexity and the need for acuity in the ENP setting
• Mirrors the AAENP Certification blueprint for use as a certification review guide
• Each chapter consistently written to include learning objectives, medical screening/physical examination, diagnostic testing, medical decision making and differential diagnosis, management, and patient disposition.
• Includes 12 months’ free Springer Connect Digital Access with print purchase!

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780826141255
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Publication date: 08/17/2021
Edition description: First Edition, New Edition
Pages: 800
Product dimensions: 8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 1.42(d)

About the Author

Reneé Seminon Holleran, NP-BC, RN-BC, PhD, CEN, CFRN, CTRN (retired), CCRN (Alumnus), FAEN, has practiced for over 30 years in emergency care. Dr. Holleran currently practices in Salt Lake City Utah, where she serves as APRN Anesthesia Chronic Pain at George E. Whalen Veterans’ Health Administration and volunteers at the Hope Free Clinic, where she provides family practice and urgent care to the uninsured and immigrant populations.


Theresa M Campo DNP, APRN, FAANP, FAAN is Chair of the Department of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Director of the Emergency Nurse Practitioner Track as well as Associate Clinical Professor at Drexel University. Clinically, she is board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Emergency Nurse Practitioner, and works part-time as a nurse practitioner in Southern New Jersey.

Theresa received her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, from Widener University in Chester Pennsylvania. Theresa has over 30 years of experience in emergency medicine, including pre-hospital, emergency department/quick care, and trauma. Dr. Campo is a founding Board Member of the American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners, a national organization. She is a national and international lecturer on emergency and urgent care topics. Dr. Campo is the Author of, "Medical Imaging for the Health Care Provider: Practical Radiograph Interpretation" and has authored several book chapters and peer-reviewed articles.

Theresa was inducted as a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) in 2015 and Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing in 2017. She has received the alumni award for excellence from Case Western Reserve University and the state award of excellence from AANP.

Table of Contents

SECTION I. FOUNDATIONS OF PRACTICE

1: History of the Development of the ENP

Jennifer Willbeck; Sue Hoyt; Dian Dowling Evans

2: Fundamental Clinical Skills (Neonatal, Pediatric and Adult)

Chivas Guillote, Sarah Ackerman, Ashton Glover, Sharon Rainer; Susan Rudy, Renee S. Holleran, Rod Hicks, April Hill

3: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures

Lisa Leonard

4: Evidence Based Research and Publication

Jennifer Willbeck; Sue Hoyt; Dian Dowling Evans

5: Clinical Decision Making

Bradley Goettl

6: Emergency Resuscitation and Stabilization

Renee S. Holleran

7: Pain Management

Shana Metgzer

8: Leadership, Team Dynamics, and Communication

Kathleen Flarity

9: Ethics, Bioethics, and Legal Aspects of Emergency Care

Shannon M. Keating; John Jamison

10: Organ Donation

Renee S. Holleran

11: Complementary and Alternative Modalities in the ED

Renee S. Holleran

SECTION II: MEDICAL EMERGENCIES

12: Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat

Jill Ogg-Gress; Sheila Shea; Rod Hicks

13: The Neurologic Patient

Nancy Denke

14: Thoracic/Respiratory

Virginia (Ginger) Mangold

15: Cardiovascular Medical Emergencies

Colleen Andreoni; Lori Hull-Grommesh

16: Vascular Medical Emergencies

Lori Hull-Grommesh; Colleen Andreoni

17: Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum

Tiffany Andrews

18: Renal, Genitourinary, and Reproductive Conditions

Tracie Gadler; Tracy Brown

19: Metabolic and Endocrinology

Darlene Simerson; Michael Gooch

20: Immunologic and Inflammatory

Tracy Brown

21: Hematology/Oncology

Wesley Davis; Lia Ludan; Renee S. Holleran

22: Infectious Diseases

Nicole Martinez

23: Psychiatric and Mental Health Emergencies

David House

Section III: SHOCK AND TRAUMA

24: Shock: Septic, Cardiogenic, Toxic, Neurogenic, Hypovolemic

Edyta Pedlowska

25: Multisystem Trauma

Melinda Johnson

26: Head Trauma and Brain Injuries

Marisa Losavio

27: Spinal Injuries

Jane Holston

28: Neck Injuries

Allie Taylor Gilbert; Chris Gisness

29: Abdominal Trauma

Tiffany Andrews

30: Genitourinary Trauma

Tracie Gadler; Tracy Brown

31: Peripheral Vascular Injuries

Kelley Toffoli

32: Orthopedic Injuries

Mary Cerepani; Michael Sweeney; Kristina Davis

33: Soft Tissue Injuries

Amanda Comer; Susanna Rudy; Audrey Snyder

SECTION IV: ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCIES

34: Frostbite and Nonfreezing Cold Injuries

Amy Bigham, Renee S. Holleran

35: Heat Illness

Tracy Brown

36: Lightning and Electrical Injuries

David House; Alex Wrynn

37: Scuba Diving and Dysbarism

Jasmine Johnson

38: High-Altitude Medicine

Jasmine Johnson

39: Drowning Injuries

Marisa Losaivo

40: Radiation Injuries

Allen McCullough

SECTION V: TOXICOLOGY, OVERDOSE MANAGEMENT, SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER

41: Approach to the Poisoned Patient

Michael Gooch; Vicki Bacidore

42: Toxicology

Michael Gooch

43: Other Toxins

Michael Gooch

44: Substance Use Disorder

Renee Holleran

SECTION VI: EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

45: Emergency Medical Services

Ron Meador

46: Patient Transfer and Transport

Ron Meador

47: Crisis and Disaster Management

Eric Roberts

48: Chemical and Biological Weapons

Melanie Hallman

SECTION VII: SPECIAL PATIENT POPULATIONS

49: Pregnant Patient

Tracy Brown

50: Pediatric Patient

Laura Kneusting

51: Geriatric Patient

Renee Holleran

52: Rural/Austere Patient Population

John Jamison

53: Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Patients in the ED

Rick Ramirez

54: Vulnerable Populations in the Emergency Setting

Melanie Hallman; Lee Hart; Patricia Speck

55: Victims of Violence

Kathy Jordan

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