Health Care: Advanced Practice Nursing - Hardcover

by Eric MacGregor (Editor)

Healthcare focuses on improving the health of a patient through the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a medical condition or a disease. It is provided by various professionals including doctors, nurses, physicians, therapists and lab technicians. Nursing is a healthcare profession that involves the care of individuals and their families to assist them in the process of recovering from an illness and achieve optimal quality of life. Advanced practice nursing is a type of nursing with advanced interventions that shape clinical healthcare outcomes for individuals, families and diverse populations. The key role of advanced practice nursing is to prescribe medication, as well as diagnose and treat minor illnesses and injuries. This book includes some of the vital pieces of work being conducted across the world, on various topics related to advanced practice nursing in healthcare. It is meant for students and professionals who are looking for an elaborate reference text on this branch of nursing.