Book Reviews

today. Part 3 addresses spe-

cialty populations in critical
care including patients recov-
ering from anesthesia and
patients who are pregnant.
Part 4 focuses on special situ-
ations such as transporting
critically ill patients and rapid
response situations.
The remaining 9 parts
address separate body sys-
tems. Each body system sec-
tion includes chapters on
anatomy and physiology,
patient assessment, patient
management, and common
disorders associated with the
body system. The final, multi-
system section includes con-
tent on shock, trauma, and
drug overdose and poisoning.
Critical Care Nursing: Throughout the book, information
Introduction to
A Holistic Approach, on genetics and evidence-based care Critical Care Nursing,
10th edition guidelines are highlighted. Chapters 6th edition
Morton P, Fontaine D. Philadelphia, PA: include features such as case studies Sole M, Klein D, Moseley M. St. Louis,
Wolters Kluwer Health; 2013. 1352 pages. with discussion questions, patient MO: Elsevier; 2013. 768 pages.
ISBN-13: 978-1609137496 teaching guides, considerations for ISBN-13: 978-0323088480

older adults, collaborative care guides,

Reviewed by Mary Pat Aust, RN, MS relevant nursing diagnoses, and nurs- Reviewed by Mary Pat Aust, RN, MS
ing interventions.

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he 10th edition of Critical Care
Nursing continues to focus on
promoting a holistic view of
critical care nursing, ensuring the
patient and family are at the center of
any care provided. Throughout the
book, promoting excellence in critical
care nursing is a primary focus.
The book is divided into 13 parts.
Part 1 introduces the application of
holistic care in the critical care environ-
ment. Part 2 discusses the professional
practice concerns of critical care nurses
Critical Care Nursing is a good ref-
erence book for critical care nurses
and nurses seeking to learn more
about critical care nursing. Additional
student and instructor resources are
available through a web-based portal
from the publisher.
Mary Pat Aust is a clinical practice spe-
cialist at the American Association of Critical-
Care Nurses in Aliso Viejo, California.
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he 6th edition of the Introduc-
tion to Critical Care Nursing
is intended to provide founda-
tional knowledge to nurses who are
new to critical care. This book is
divided into 3 sections. The first part
includes what the authors identify as
the fundamental concepts of critical
care nursing, that is, the professional
practice of the critical care nurse;
patient and family responses to critical
illness; and ethical, legal, and end-of-
life considerations in critical care.

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 Part 2 addresses tools and
resources for critical care nurses,
including managing pain and comfort
in critical care, nutritional support of
critically ill patients, dysrhythmia
identification and management,
hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator
assistance, and rapid response and
code situations. The third and final
part of the book discusses nursing
care of critically ill patients and
includes the body systems, shock,
burn, trauma and solid organ trans-
plantation.
Throughout the book, exemplars
illustrate quality and safety education
in nursing competencies. Each section
includes relevant anatomy and physi-
ology, special consideration for geri-
atric and bariatric patients, case
studies, care plans, and clinical alerts.
Evidence-based practices and genetic
information are also included. Intro-
duction to Critical Care Nursing is yet
another good resource for nurses
interested in learning more about
critical care nursing. Access to addi-
tional online resources is available
through the publisher.
Mary Pat Aust is a clinical practice spe-
cialist at the American Association of Critical-
Care Nurses in Aliso Viejo, California.
©2013 American Association of Critical-Care
Nurses doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.4037/ccn2013444
Illuminating
Florence
Attewell A.
Indianapolis, IN:
Sigma Theta Tau
International; 2012.
96 pages.
ISBN: 978-1937554507
More than 100 years after her
death, Florence Nightingale continues
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to demonstrate her deep and prophetic
understanding of the nursing profes-
sion. This book from Sigma Theta
Tau is filled with inspirational quotes
taken from Nightingale’s writings,
which are relevant in today’s health
care environment. She addresses the
topics of vision, management, lead-
ership, theory, and legacy in this
short, easy-to-read book. It’s a
thought-provoking, inspirational
book that will nourish the profes-
sional spirit of any nurse today.
Compassion
Fatigue and
Burnout in
Nursing
Todaro-Franceschi V.
New York, NY: Springer
Publishing Company;
2013. 256 pages.
ISBN: 978-0826109774
Have you ever started out your
day thinking, “I just don’t want to
go to work today”? Many of us lose
sight of the purpose in our work. We
tire of providing care for “everyone
else” and we don’t take the time to
provide care for ourselves. This book
addresses the challenge of compas-
sion fatigue and burnout in nursing
and offers strategies to identify, treat,
and prevent this type of fatigue.
Exercises are provided throughout
the book to help make nurses aware
of the purpose and meaning of their
work as a nurse. This book is a good
resource for nurses interested in
helping themselves or others main-
tain a connection with the purpose
of their work. CCN
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