Guidelines for Nurse Practitioners in Ambulatory Obstetric Settings - Softcover

Cibulka PhD WHNP FNP-BC FAANP, Nancy; Barron PhD APRN FNP-BC FAANP, Mary Lee

9780826195579: Guidelines for Nurse Practitioners in Ambulatory Obstetric Settings

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0826195571 ISBN 13: 9780826195579

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company, 2013

"The authors have crafted a very user-friendly set of guidelines, identifying the steps in assessment of patients for risks, outlining the objectives for care from preconception through postpartum, and addressing care for pregnant HIV positive women√�[the book] includes avenues to electronic resources to assist them in accessing the newest information in ever-evolving and changing practice environments."

√≥Joellen W. Hawkins, RNC, PhD, FAAN
Professor Emeritus, Boston College Connell School of Nursing
Writer in Residence, Simmons College, School of Nursing and Health Sciences

This is a concise, yet comprehensive book. I would recommend that any advanced practice nurse working in obstetrics have it on the bookshelf. It could also be used as protocol manual for small practices." Score: 100, 5 Stars.--Doody's Medical Reviews

This is the only comprehensive source of current, evidence-based guidelines for advanced practice nursing management of the obstetric patient in an ambulatory setting. Encompassing preconception, prenatal, and postpartum nursing care, it stresses the importance of recognizing pre-existing complications of pregnancy and identifying obstetric complications. The book provides best practices for care of uncomplicated pregnancies throughout the gestation period and covers preconception care, basic genetic counseling, and outpatient postpartum care, as well as assessment and management of common postpartum problems, health promotion, and lactation issues. It addresses medications that can be safely used during pregnancy and antenatal surveillance recommendations.

The book is written by nurse practitioners with combined experience of more than 50 years of practice in women's health and obstetrics. Written for NPs, CNMs, and PAs, it provides a consistent, easy-to-access outline format that includes definition, etiology, history, physical exam, lab exam, differential diagnosis, treatment, complications, consultation/referral, and follow-up. Tables and diagrams further illustrate and reinforce the content, and numerous websites and bibliographies offer sources for additional study.

Key Features:

Presents the first comprehensive, up-to-date source of guidelines for preconception, prenatal, and postpartum nursing care in ambulatory settings
Formats guidelines clearly and consistently for easy access to clinical information
Provides key assessments including laboratory and ultrasound diagnostics
Includes the latest trends in preterm labor prevention, disaster planning, and HIV in pregnancy.
Covers early parenting issues and breastfeeding for success
Provides guidelines for identifying complications and when to refer for specialist care

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About the Author:

Nancy J. Cibulka, PhD, WHNP, BC, FNP, BC, FAANP, is a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University OB-GYN clinic in St. Louis, MO, USA where she provides prenatal and well woman care for inner city women and for HIV-infected women. She is also Adjunct Clinical Professor in Nursing, Saint Louis University, Adjunct Clinical Instructor in OB/GYN (Washington University School of Medicine, and Family Nurse Practitioner, TakeCare Health Systems (St. Louis). She has over 30 years of nursing experience. Dr. Cibulka has published papers in the JOGNN, AJN, JANAC, Antiviral Therapy, JNP, Journal of Nursing Education, and the Journal of AANP, among others. She has presented papers at national conferences, including NONPF, JOGNN, MNRS, STT International, AANP, Annual EBP Conference. Honors and awards include: Research Abstract Award (AANP 2008); Research Poster (STTI 2005); School of Health Professions Distinguished Faculty Award (2005); Scholarship/Fellowship Award (Abbott Labs 2005); Maryville University President's Faculty Award for Exemplary Service for Scholarship (2005), among others. In June 2012, Dr. Cibulka was inducted into the Fellows of the AANP. Mary Lee Barron, PhD, FNP, BC, is Associate Professor, School of Nursing, St. Louis University, USA where she is Director of the Advanced Nursing Practice Programs. Additionally, she is Director, St. Louis University Nursing Center for Fertility Education and has over 30 years of nursing experience. She served in the US Naval Reserve (1975-89) where she advanced to rank of Lieutenant Commander. Dr. Barron has published 13 peer-reviewed journal articles (Journal of Reproductive Medicine, Biological Research for Nursing, JOGNN, Fertility & Sterility, American Journal of Maternal-Child Nursing, Journal of Perinatal-Neonatal Nursing, Journal of Advanced Nursing, and Clinical Nurse Specialist. Dr. Barron has authored the March of Dimes module on Antepartum Care and Laboratory Examination since 1998 and served as a Visiting Professor presenting on "Born Too Soon" for the Los Angeles Chapter. She has authored 10 book chapters and presents widely on topics related to breastfeeding health benefits, natural family planning, obesity and pregnancy, and HRT. She has presented regionally and nationally including NONPF , MNRS, and the Catholic Medical Association. Dr. Barron is the recipient of several awards including: Leadership Academy Fellow (AACN), Alpha Sigma Nu (Jesuit Honor Society), STTI. She serves as a manuscript reviewer for Clinical Nursing Research, Linacre Quarterly (J Cath Med Assoc), MCN, and Biological Research for Nursing.

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