Population-Based Nursing: Concepts and Competencies for Advanced Practice / Edition 3

by Ann L. Curley PhD, RN

Overview

Praise for the First Edition:

“…nicely integrates epidemiological concepts, evidence-based practice in population health, and program development and evaluation...Authors describe epidemiological research designs, research synthesis, and evidence assessment—knowledge essential for advanced practice nurses working with populations or in the community.”—Journal of Community Health Nursing

In its third edition, Population-Based Nursing continues to be the only advanced practice nursing text to focus on core competencies in both epidemiology and population health. This comprehensive resource delivers essential content for doctoral nursing practice (as outlined by the AACN) and encompasses the many changes in health care that affect population-based nursing. It describes the role of the advanced practice nurse in identifying and mitigating health care disparities at the local, national, and global levels and provides guidance on how to conduct community assessments. A strong foundation in epidemiologic methodology is provided, including coverage of mortality measures, testing validity and reliability, study designs, risk and casualty assessment, and data analysis and interpretation.

Updated throughout, the third edition includes new and expanded topics such as the role of accreditation in validating population-based practice and programs; value-based care; and the use of technology, data, and information systems in population health. The text includes links to online resources and a robust instructor manual with exercises and discussion questions. In addition to its value as a primary textbook in DNP and MSN programs, the text also serves as valuable resource for advanced practice nursing professionals.

Key Features:

• Includes a strong focus on both epidemiology and population-based nursing competencies
• Addresses the Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice as outlined by the AACN
• Includes new and expanded topics such as the role of accreditation in validating population-based practice and programs; value-based care; and the use of technology, data, and information systems in population health
• Examines how technological innovation and social networking impact the development of interventions and population outcomes
• Provides links to online resources and a robust Instructor Manual with exercises and discussion questions
• Purchase includes access to the ebook for use on most mobile devices or computers

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780826136732
Publisher:	Springer Publishing Company
Publication date:	09/10/2019
Edition description:	3rd ed.
Pages:	352
Sales rank:	491,331
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Ann L. Cupp Curley, PhD, RN, is retired from her position as the Nurse Research Specialist at Capital Health in Trenton, New Jersey, where she was responsible for promoting and guiding the development of nursing research and evidence-based practice. She has an extensive background in nursing education at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels, and more than 10 years’ experience in community and public health nursing. Dr. Curley has been principal or co-principal investigator of many research projects and served as an advisor on many DNP project committees. She received a BSN from Boston College, an MSN in community health/clinical nurse specialist track from the University of Pennsylvania, and a PhD in urban planning and policy development from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.

Table of Contents

List of Contributors

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgements

Springer Publishing Connect^TM Resources

Chapter 1 Introduction to Population-Based Nursing

Chapter 2 Principles of Public and Community Health

Chapter 3 Identifying Outcomes in Population-Based Nursing

Chapter 4 Epidemiological Methods and Measurements in Population-Based Nursing Practice: Part I

Chapter 5 Epidemiological Methods and Measurements in Population-Based Nursing Practice: Part II

Chapter 6 Applying Evidence at the Population Level

Chapter 7 Using Information Technology to Improve Population Outcomes

Chapter 8 Concepts in Program Design and Development

Chapter 9 Evaluation of Practice at the Population Level

Chapter 10 The Role of Accreditation and Certification in Validating Population-Based Practice/Programs

Chapter 11 Building Relationships and Engaging Communities Through Collaboration

Chapter 12 Challenges in Program Implementation

Chapter 13 Implications of Global Health in Population-Based Nursing

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Meribeth M Reed, PhD, RN-BC(Private Practice)
Description: Developed to provide content and guidance to satisfy the American Association of Colleges of Nursing's required competencies for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), this book discusses the role of APRNs in improving the health outcomes of populations, which requires strategies for improving the health of individuals, and provides the necessary knowledge to do so. It includes many timely updates and one new chapter since the previous edition was published in 2015. This edition includes access to a website. However, I was unable to enter my access code despite many attempts and I was unsuccessful in setting up a personal account because I did not want to grant the publisher permission to use my personal information.
Purpose: This book clearly states the knowledge needs of student and practicing APRNs, providing information that fills many gaps. An apparent desired outcome of the book is that APRNs will "lead the field of evidence-based practice."
Audience: The book targets APRNs, particularly those in Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs preparing nurse practitioners and public health nurses. It provides a comprehensive guide for student APRNs, references for further study, and a detailed review for seasoned clinicians. The author and contributors are empirically skilled clinical and theoretical nurse leaders.
Features: The book provides an overview of epidemiologic measures and the design, development, and evaluation of programs to improve the health of populations, which are critically important tools for practice. Emphasizing health outcomes in terms of impact is a strength of the book, and the updates, including in legislation, are valuable. Chapters end with useful exercises and discussion questions. I can visualize active discussion among students in both face-to-face and online classrooms. The entire book is well written and easy to follow. The opportunity to expand clinicians' knowledge of social determinants of health, particularly adverse childhood events — which have a major impact on individual and population outcomes — was missed, despite cursory descriptions in the introduction and two chapters.
Assessment: This is a thoughtful, deliberate guide for student APRNs and a detailed refresher for seasoned nurses. It is rich with valuable tools for practice and reference, enabling clinicians to improve the health of individuals and groups in designated populations. The timely legislative updates and the addition of program accreditation make this a worthwhile revision.

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