Designed to keep pace with the expanding role of nurse practitioners, this unique, comprehensive text address the diverse scope of acute care nurse practitioners by presenting the necessary principles of competent clinical practice—including explanations of the role and duties of the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) and clinical aspects of care. The text features 54 chapters written by nationally recognized experts and clinicians with front-line experience. Comprehensive coverage of the information ACNP'S require reduces the need for multiple texts.