Core curriculum for orthopaedic nursing
By: Lorry Schoenly, editor ; National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses
Contributors: National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (U.S.)
Edition: 7th edition.
Publisher: National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Chicago, IL
Language: eng
Number of pages: 724
ISBN-13: 9780979040856
Copyright date: 2013
Subjects: Orthopedic nursing; Outlines, syllabi; Curriculum; Orthopedic Nursing; Education
Other titles: Core curriculum for orthopedic nursing
Description: "The book contains additional tables and figures that complement the text descriptions. A glossary displays key terms for the chapters. An extensive appendix provides an in-depth list of nursing diagnoses, interventions, and outcomes. The current state of orthopaedic nursing practice is evident throughout the chapters. A wealth of orthopaedic clinical knowledge is incorporated through expert influence of the wide variety of authors and reviewers. This book is a must for those preparing orthopaedic nursing professional papers or publications. The Core is an excellent resource to prepare for an orthopaedic certification exam or used as a solid desk reference for those with or without orthopaedic experience in the nursing work environment"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

"This text is funded in part by an educational grant from Lilly USA, LLC."
Table of contents: title: Practice settings & roles of orthopaedic nurses / Susan C. Ruda; title: Anatomy & physiology / Linda Alitzer; title: Musculoskeletal assessment / Debra M. Palmer; title: Diagnostic studies in orthopaedics / Deborah A. Brown; title: Perioperative patient care / Patricia A. Krieger; title: Orthopaedic effects of immobility / Elizabeth Turcotte; title: Orthopaedic pain / Donna M. Barker; title: Orthopaedic complications / Rebecca Parker; title: Orthopaedic infections / Linda R. Greene; title: Therapeutic modalities / Cathleen E. Kunkler; title: Pediatrics & congenital disorders / Mary Jane Smalley; title: Special geriatric considerations / Laura M. Criddle; title: Arthritis & connective tissue disorders / Dottie Roberts; title: Metabolic bone conditions / Lori E. Abel; title: Orthopaedic trauma / Kelly A. McDevitt; title: Tumors of the musculoskeletal system / Colleen R. Walsh; title: The spine / Angela N. Pearce; title: The shoulder / Rebecca L. Buti; title: The elbow / Rebecca A. Perz; title: The hand & wrist / Rebecca A. Perz; title: The hip, femur & pelvis / Barbara Kahn-Kastell; title: The knee / Jack Davis, Penny Saulog-Wendel; title: The foot & ankle / Kate Hill, Marianne K. Ostrow; title: The orthopaedic nursing certification exams: strategies for success / Jan Foecke; title: Appendix / Christina Kurkowski.