AACN Essentials of Critical Care Nursing (4th Edition) is the definitive guidebook for mastering the complexities of critical care. Developed by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, this essential resource is a cornerstone for nursing professionals working in intensive care units, emergency departments, trauma centers, and other high-acuity clinical settings.
Designed to support both new nurses entering critical care and seasoned professionals seeking a trusted reference, this book delivers clear, actionable, and up-to-date clinical guidance grounded in evidence-based practices. It breaks down complex conditions into manageable sections that help nurses make safe, effective, and confident clinical decisions.
🔍 What You’ll Learn:
System-based assessment techniques
Advanced care strategies for cardiac, respiratory, neurological, renal, and endocrine disorders
Sepsis, shock, and multi-organ failure protocols
Airway management and ventilator settings
Medication safety, lab values, and critical calculations
Communication skills with patients and families
Ethical decision-making and palliative care planning
Each chapter includes:
Nursing care priorities
Clinical case examples
Critical thinking checkpoints
Review questions for practice
Visual charts and tables to reinforce understanding
Whether you’re preparing for the CCRN® or PCCN® certification, working in a fast-paced ICU, or mentoring new nurses, this book offers a deep and practical knowledge base that supports every step of your professional journey.
👩⚕️ Ideal For:
Critical care and ICU nurses
Nursing students and recent graduates
Educators and hospital trainers
CCRN or advanced certification candidates
Anyone seeking excellence in patient-centered care
Stay prepared, stay informed, and stay confident — with the AACN Essentials of Critical Care Nursing, you’re never alone at the bedside.
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