Core Curriculum For Infusion Nursing

An official publication of the Infusion Nurses Society, Core Curriculum for Infusion Nursing, 5th Edition, provides comprehensive preparation for the Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI®) exam from the global authority on infusion nursing and helps you deliver optimal care in any practice setting. The convenient outline format streamlines review and ensures fast access to essential information across the core content areas of Technology and Clinical Application; Fluid and Electrolyte Balance; Pharmacology, Infection Prevention and Control; and Transfusion Therapy, Antineoplastic Biologic Therapy, and Parenteral Nutrition.

Published under the auspices of the Infusion Nurses Society (INS), this book provides complete coverage of the nine core areas of infusion nursing practice, helping nurses in all medical-surgical settings update their infusion skills and prepare for the certification examination in infusion nursing. Chapters cover technology and clinical applications; fluid and electrolyte balance; pharmacology; infection control; pediatric infusion therapy; transfusion therapy; antineoplastic agents; parenteral nutrition; and performance improvement. This updated edition reflects recent changes in infusion nursing practice, including needleless systems, new safety devices, new drugs and chemotherapeutic agents, and advances in parenteral nutrition.

Brought to you by the global authority in infusion therapy, the Fourth Edition for the Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI®) examination. The broad understanding of the specialty, serving both continuing education and professiona development needs. The completely revised Fourth Edition covers the latest technological advances in infusion therapy and reflects the recent expansion of the practiceof infusion nursing. A detailed outline format makes it easy to retrieve and review essential facts. Organized in nine core content areas, each chapter serves as the basis for the development of test questions.

The completely revised Fourth Edition of the Core Curriculum for Infusion Nursing, an official publication of the Infusion Nurses Society, is designed to use as a comprehensive, prepatory resource for the Infusion Nurses Certification Examination. Organized into the nine core areas of infusion nursing practice: Pharmacology, Infection Control, Pediatrics, Transfusion Therapy, Antineoplastic Therapy, Parental Nutrition, and Performance Improvement, the book offers a framework from which courses in infusion therapy may be designed. A must in any practice setting, from the home to the hospital an.

An official publication of the Infusion Nurses Society, Core Curriculum for Infusion Nursing, 5th Edition, provides comprehensive preparation for the Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI®) exam from the global authority on infusion nursing and helps you deliver optimal care in any practice setting. The convenient outline format streamlines review and ensures fast access to essential information across the core content areas of Technology and Clinical Application; Fluid and Electrolyte Balance; Pharmacology, Infection Prevention and Control; and Transfusion Therapy, Antineoplastic Biologic Therapy, and Parenteral Nutrition. This fully revised 5th Edition reflects the latest CRNI exam format and the growing scope of infusion nursing practice: UPDATED! Content aligned with the current CRNI exam boosts confidence on the certification exam. UPDATED! Focus on infusion nursing for special populations highlights the latest approaches to children, older adults, and pregnant women. UPDATED! Coverage of pharmacologic and antineoplastic drugs clarifies important considerations for safe, effective treatment.

Published under the auspices of the Intravenous Nurses Society (INS), this manual offers practitioners the knowledge needed to obtain certification in the intravenous specialty. This revised edition reflects the revised INS standards, relates technological advances, their clinical application, and information on the expansion of the specialty in a comprehensive outline format. The intravenous nursing core curriculum consists of nine content areas: technology and clinical applications; fluid and electrolyte therapy; pharmacology; infection control; paediatrics; transfusion therapy; antineoplastic therapy; parenteral nutrition; and quality assurance. Each chapter contains the content used for the development of test questions for the certification examination.

With a new focus on evidence-based practice, the 3rd edition of this authoritative reference covers every aspect of infusion therapy and can be applied to any clinical setting. Completely updated content brings you the latest advances in equipment, technology, best practices, guidelines, and patient safety. Other key topics include quality management, ethical and legal issues, patient education, and financial considerations. Ideal as a practical clinical reference, this essential guide is also a perfect review tool for the CRNI examination. Authored by the Infusion Nurses Society, this highly respected reference sets the standard for infusion nursing practice. Coverage of all 9 core areas of INS certification makes this a valuable review resource for the examination. Material progresses from basic to advanced to help new practitioners build a solid foundation of knowledge before moving on to more advanced topics. Each chapter focuses on a single topic and can serve as a stand-alone reference for busy nursing professionals. Expanded coverage of infusion therapy equipment, product selection, and evaluation help you provide safe, effective care. A separate chapter on infusion therapy across the continuum offers valuable guidance for treating patients with infusion therapy needs in outpatient, long-term, and home-care, as well as hospice and ambulatory care centers. Extensive information on specialties addresses key areas such as oncology, pain management, blood components, and parenteral nutrition. An evidence-based approach and new Focus on Evidence boxes throughout the book emphasize the importance of research in achieving the best possible patient outcomes. The user-friendly design highlights essential information in handy boxes, tables, and lists for quick access. Completely updated coverage ensures you are using the most current infusion therapy guidelines available.