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The comprehensive, authoritative study guide for the CHPN® certification exam!This must-have study guide for nurses seeking to obtain Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN®) status provides state-of-the-art information about all aspects of this specialty. It features over 300 carefully selected Q&As that offer a detailed rationale for each question, along with tips and strategies to promote exam mastery and frequently asked questions about the exam. Additional questions are arranged in chapters mirroring the exam blueprint and the number of questions for each category correlates with the exam matrix. Case-based scenarios embodied within the questions facilitate the application of knowledge in a problem-solving format. A complete practice exam is included as well.Brief topical reviews address hospice and palliative care nursing practice in all of its dimensions, including physical, spiritual, and psychosocial. The resource highlights information that forms the basis of end-of-life care, such as communication and family-centered care. Additionally, high-level skills used by hospice and palliative care nurses, such as drug and dosage conversion and the use of infusion therapy, are covered as well.Key Features:Provides concise, up-to-date knowledge on all aspects of the specialtyIncludes information about the exam, answers to commonly asked questions, and tips and strategies for exam masteryOver 150 Q&As spread throughout the text to reinforce content review as you studyProvides a final comprehensive practice exam that offers 150 Q&As that mirror the exam format, with answers and detailed rationales

[This] is a story of love, hope, and healing. There are 18 chaptersÖcovering intimate aspects of a young life ending and how those who remain behind can grieve in such a way that they can go on living. ÖThis book is a collection of clinical wisdom, theoretical knowledge, and models of care that can continue to tell the story and change cultures of care. As a palliative care nurse I am honored to write this Foreword and to be included in these pages with the authors who are truly pioneers in perinatal and pediatric bereavement."óBetty Ferrell, PhD, MA, RN, FAAN, FPCN, CHPNFrom the ForewordThis is a definitive, state-of-the-art resource on the vital pieces of perinatal and pediatric palliative care. Culling the most important new evidence-based research and findings from scholars and practitioners worldwide, it links theoretical knowledge and clinical practice to fill a gap in current information. The text is distinguished by its provision of different and even competing perspectives that address the complexities of the tragic human experience of perinatal, neonatal, and pediatric death and its focus on the nurses and other health care providers who provide care to those involved.Contributors disseminate new theoretical approaches and reexamine current concepts in light of new research. They discuss the theoretical underpinnings of perinatal and pediatric bereavement, examine current thought on the dimensions of loss, deliver evidence-based clinical interventions, and offer the perspective of grieving families regarding their experiences and needs. The book provides both novice and experienced scholars of perinatal and pediatric bereavement with a strong foundation of current knowledge. With clinical interventions derived from research, the book enhances the expertise of clinicians caring for bereaved women and their families. It includes case studies, interview excerpts, graphics, and review questions to illustrate key points, and summaries demonstrating how theory is translated to clinical practice and informs research. Chapters provide objectives, references, and suggestions for additional study. The book is also a valuable study aid for studentspreparing for the Pediatric Loss Certification (NBCHPN) exam.KEY FEATURES: Provides high-level but accessible information from renowned scholars in perinatal and pediatric lossDisseminates the newest theoretical frameworks that can be used to create interventions and develop research.Includes case studies demonstrating how theory is applicable to research and practiceFacilitates critical thinking with different and sometimes competing perspectivesServes as a valuable resource for Pediatric Loss Certification (NBCHPN) preparation

Supports clinicians in providing the best possible care to patients with serious illnessThe first comprehensive clinical guide for practicing palliative care and hospice clinicians, this evidence-based reference is designed to promote best practices in the delivery of safe, compassionate patient care. With a dual focus on evaluation and intervention, the book covers all aspects of providing palliative and hospice care for vulnerable and diverse populations. It provides an overview of common disease manifestations, typical trajectories of illness, symptom management, and recommendations for nursing care.Written in easy-to-access outline format, the resource is organized by body system and includes common diagnoses encountered in palliative and hospice care. Individual diagnoses include a definition, incidence, etiology, pathophysiology, predisposing factors, subjective and objective data, diagnostic tests, differential diagnoses, complications, disease-modifying treatments, palliative interventions/symptom management, prognosis, and nursing interventions. The text provides referral guidelines for serious illness as well as general and disease-specific hospice care admission guidelines. Also included are comprehensive tables of diagnostic testing, disease-specific palliative and symptom management interventions, prognostic and screening tools, patient teaching and clinician resources, and guides to pain management and wound care. Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers.Key Features:Delivers current guidelines for management of symptoms associated with serious illnessProvides an in-depth review of common conditions seen in palliative and hospice careOrganized by body system for quick information retrievalDelivers in-depth, evidence-based, and consistently organized disease-specific guidelinesPresents hospice and palliative care management guidelinesContains reproducible patient/family education handoutsReviews procedures commonly used in hospice and palliative practice

An on-the-go reference for hospice nurses and those interested in end-of-life care, this practical guide covers the essential elements in the compassionate and holistic care of terminally ill patients and their families. Nurses care for patients facing end-of-life issues in every practice specialty and, as the U.S. population continues to age, the need for proficiency in end-of-life skills will become increasingly important. Fast Facts for the Hospice Nurse: A Concise Guide to End-of-Life Care is an invaluable resource that provides emotional, administrative, and palliative support, whether in a hospice, long-term care facility, or acute care setting. This vital go-to text clearly and concisely lays out not only how to care for patients facing end-of-life issues, but also how to engage in self-care and cope with occupational stress.Beginning with an overview of hospice care, including its history and philosophy, this book offers a timeline of the growth of the hospice movement in the United States. Subsequent sections include up-to-date information on the clinical responsibilities of the hospice nurse in addressing the physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of terminally ill patients and their families in a culturally sensitive way. This book also outlines the administrative duties of the hospice nurse, including hospice documentation, a review of hospice regulations, and quality management. The closing section focuses on occupational stress in hospice nursing and how to engage in self-care. This text can serve as a useful clinical resource and also as a reference for nurses seeking hospice certification from the Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center.Key FeaturesOrganized within the context of the scope and standards of practice of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association.Addresses key points about issues unique to hospice nursing and highlights evidence-based interventionsAddresses important Medicare regulations and reimbursementOffers numerous clinical resources to assist with hospice nursing practiceServes as a concise study resource for hospice nursing certification