AACN Essentials of Critical Care Nursing

The Gold Standard for Critical Care Nursing Education

AACN Essentials of Critical Care Nursing, Fourth Edition offers comprehensive, expert guidance on providing safe, competent care to critically ill adult patients and their families. Endorsed by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), this textbook follows a clear, building-block structure—starting with foundational concepts and progressing to advanced critical care principles. Divided into four key sections, it covers essential care, common pathologic conditions, advanced management strategies, and vital reference tools like lab values, hemodynamic troubleshooting, and critical care drug summaries. Packed with learning aids such as knowledge competencies, management principles, and real-world case studies with Q&A, this resource is indispensable for clinicians at the bedside and those preparing for CCRN certification. With its practical organization and expert content, AACN Essentials of Critical Care Nursing remains a must-have guide for mastering critical care nursing.

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