Acnm Exam Prep Workbook Revised 2015 Edition

Contributors: Cara A. Busenhart, PhD(c), MSN, CNM; Alisha Coffey-Morgan, MSN, APRN, CNM, RN; Julia Lange Kessler, MS, CM, RN, LC and Todd McManken; Nicole Rouhana, PhD, CNM, FNP-BCCopy Editor: Angela Harley MA, MPhil, ELSManaging Editor: Melissa A. Willmarth, DNP, APRN, CNMRevised edition includes minor updates and corrected citations. A concise and comprehensive review book that provides all essential elements you need to prepare for the American Midwifery Certification Board examination.* Covers all aspects of full scope midwifery practice management* Provides concrete study strategies and test taking tips that help you to be as prepared as possible* Includes multiple choice exam questions to refine your test taking skillsThis easy to follow AMCB certification review book is excellent for the new grads and busy professionals. Authored by certified nurse-midwives with extensive experience in both education and clinical practice, this book provides a clear plan for to help you be successful on the AMCB exam the first time! Seven major chapters address primary care, gynecology, antenatal, intrapartum and postpartum care, including newborn and a section on professional issues. Each chapter contains a thorough review of physiology and pathophysiology, followed by assessment, diagnosis and treatment using most recent professional standards of care and evidenced based practice. 2015, ISBN 978-0-914324-03-4 637 pages, including indexes. Softbound cover

A concise and comprehensive review book that provides all essential elements you need to prepare for the American Midwifery Certification Board examination.* Covers all aspects of full scope midwifery practice management* Provides concrete study strategies and test taking tips that help you to be as prepared as possible* Includes multiple choice exam questions to refine your test taking skillsThis easy to follow AMCB certification review book is excellent for the new grads and busy professionals. Authored by certified nurse-midwives with extensive experience in both education and clinical practice, this book provides a clear plan for to help you be successful on the AMCB exam the first time! Seven major chapters address primary care, gynecology, antenatal, intrapartum and postpartum care, including newborn and a section on professional issues. Each chapter contains a thorough review of physiology and pathophysiology, followed by assessment, diagnosis and treatment using most recent professional standards of care and evidenced based practice.

Midwifery & Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Guide, Third Edition Is A Comprehensive Review Designed To Help Nurse-Midwives And Women'S Health Nurse Practitioners Prepare For Certification Exams. Based On The American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) And The National Certification Corporation (NCC) Test Blueprints, It Contains Nearly 1,000 Questions And Comprehensive Rationales Representing Those Found On The Exams. Completely Updated And Revised With The Most Current Evidence And Practice Standards, The New Edition Incorporates Expanded Content On Pharmacology, Pathophysiology, And Diagnostic Tools. Included With Each New Print Book Is An Online Access Code For Navigate Testprep, A Dynamic And Fully Hosted Online Assessment Tool Offering Hundreds Of Bonus Questions In Addition To Those In The Book, Detailed Rationales, And Reporting.

Prenatal and Postnatal Care Situate pregnancy in the emotional and physical life of the whole person with this bestselling guide Prenatal and postnatal care are important and dynamic areas in healthcare research and practice. The needs of the childbearing person before and after birth are complex and intensely personal, combining significant physiological impact with broader emotional needs. In order to supply optimal care, providers must account not only for physiological factors, but also for cultural, social, experiential, and psychological ones. Prenatal and Postnatal Care takes a holistic, person-centered approach to prenatal and postnatal care. Emphasizing the pregnant person and their unique needs, this book presents prenatal and postnatal care as foundational care for a healthy start to family life. This accessible, comprehensive book provides unique knowledge and skills to practitioners so that they can make a positive difference to the people they serve. Readers of the third edition of Prenatal and Postnatal Care will also find: New chapters covering health equity, ethics in perinatal care, exercise, and more All chapters updated to reflect evidence concerning health disparities and inequities Concrete ways for clinicians to disrupt the systems of harm and exclusion that can mediate care at every level Prenatal and Postnatal Care is essential for midwives, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare providers who work with childbearing people.

Varney's Midwifery continues to be the gold standard for midwifery practice in an updated seventh edition. New lead editors assembled a team of expert contributors and authors to continue the legacy of Varney's Midwifery as the trusted, must-have resource for students, professional midwives, and women's health practitioners. Varney's Midwifery uses current evidence-based guidelines to address the care of women throughout the lifespan, including primary care, gynecology, maternity care in a variety of settings, and newborn care. The Seventh Edition reflects the new Core Competencies for Basic Midwifery Practice published in 2020, including care of transgender individuals and abortion-related care. It also provides updated information on chronic conditions in pregnancy including a section discussing COVID-19, new techniques for fetal screening, diagnosis across the lifespan, and updated content on health equity.

The delivery of high quality and equitable care for both mothers and newborns is complex and requires efforts across many sectors. The United States spends more on childbirth than any other country in the world, yet outcomes are worse than other high-resource countries, and even worse for Black and Native American women. There are a variety of factors that influence childbirth, including social determinants such as income, educational levels, access to care, financing, transportation, structural racism and geographic variability in birth settings. It is important to reevaluate the United States' approach to maternal and newborn care through the lens of these factors across multiple disciplines. Birth Settings in America: Outcomes, Quality, Access, and Choice reviews and evaluates maternal and newborn care in the United States, the epidemiology of social and clinical risks in pregnancy and childbirth, birth settings research, and access to and choice of birth settings.

Designated a Doody's Core Title! "This is a valuable resourceÖto help prepare advanced practice nurses with the skills necessary to navigate the healthcare arena. The editors and contributors are experienced advanced practice nurses with valuable information to share with novice practitioners." Score: 100, 5 stars.óDoodyís Medical Reviews Now in its fourth edition, this highly acclaimed book remains the key title serving graduate-level advanced practice nurses (APNs) and recent graduates about to launch their careers. The book outlines what is required of the APN, with guidelines for professional practice for each of the four APN roles: the nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, certified nurse midwife, and certified registered nurse anesthetist. Advanced Practice Nursing focuses not only on the care and management of patients, but also on how to meet the many challenges of the rapidly changing health care arena. Obtaining certification, navigating reimbursement, and translating research into practice are just a few of the challenges discussed. Key Features: Essential information on educational requirements and certification Advice on how to make the transition into professional practice Guidelines for ethical and clinical decision making Discussions on the DNP and CNL roles in AP nursing Updated and revised content on leadership development, regulation, informatics, health care organization, and health care policy