As the role of nurse practitioners expand, the demand for comprehensive texts that address the diverse scope of acute care nurse practitioners (ACNPs) is also increasing. This new book meets this unique need by providing the necessary principles of competent clinical practice, including explanations of the role and duties of the ACNP and clinical aspects of care.Included in this book are 54 chapters written by nationally recognized experts and clinicians with front-line experience. Comprehensive coverage of the information ACNPs require reduces the need for multiple texts.Nurse practitioners and nurse practitioner students.