Emergency Nurse Practitioner Core Curriculum

The only book to deliver essential knowledge specific to the needs of ENPs

Edited by the American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners, this authoritative resource encompasses the full scope of holistic, evidence-based practice across the lifespan and serves as a comprehensive certification review for emergency nurse practitioners (ENPs). The only book written specifically for this specialty practice, it delivers essential core knowledge for ENPs in all relevant programs and practice arenas.

The book's four editors, 57 authors, and 15 reviewers--all recognized leaders in the field--present the most current knowledge available in a clear and succinct format. Incorporating diversity and inclusion throughout, this resource contains all essential information needed for the provision of skilled care, including the history and development of ENP; fundamental clinical skills; management of medical emergencies, shock and trauma, and environmental emergencies; toxicology; emergency medical services and disaster preparedness; and the needs of special patient populations--all according to the most current evidence-based research and guidelines.

Key Features:

• Edited and authored by the American Association of Emergency Nurse Practitioners
• Provides succinct and pertinent details regarding patient management and care
• Addresses complexity and the need for acuity in the ENP setting
• Mirrors the AAENP Certification blueprint for use as a certification review guide
• Each chapter consistently written to include learning objectives, medical screening/physical examination, diagnostic testing, medical decision making and differential diagnosis, management, and patient disposition.
• Includes 12 months' free Springer Connect Digital Access with print purchase!

Reneé Seminon Holleran, NP-BC, RN-BC, PhD, CEN, CFRN, CTRN (retired), CCRN (Alumnus), FAEN has practiced for over 30 years in emergency care. Dr. Holleran currently practices in Salt Lake City Utah, where she serves as APRN Anesthesia Chronic Pain at George E. Whalen Veterans' Health Administration and volunteers at the Hope Free Clinic, where she provides family practice and urgent care to the uninsured and immigrant populations.

Dr. Holleran is the former editor of the Journal of Emergency Nursing and Air Medical Journal and currently serves on the editorial board for the Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal. Dr. Holleran was inducted as a Fellow of the Academy of Emergency Nursing in 2005 and earned a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Emergency Nurses Association. She is a past recipient of two AJN Book Awards in prehospital nursing and in air and surface transport nursing.

Theresa M Campo DNP, APRN, FAANP, FAAN is Chair of the Department of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Director of the Emergency Nurse Practitioner Track as well as Associate Clinical Professor at Drexel University. Clinically, she is board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Emergency Nurse Practitioner, and works part-time as a nurse practitioner in Southern New Jersey.

Theresa received her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, from Widener University in Chester Pennsylvania. Theresa has over 30 years of experience in emergency medicine, including pre-hospital, emergency department/quick care, and trauma. Dr. Campo is a founding Board Member of the American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners, a national organization. She is a national and international lecturer on emergency and urgent care topics. Dr. Campo is the Author of, Medical Imaging for the Health Care Provider: Practical Radiograph Interpretation and has authored several book chapters and peer-reviewed articles.

Theresa was inducted as a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) in 2015 and Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing in 2017. She has received the alumni award for excellence from Case Western Reserve University and the state award of excellence from AANP.