AACN Essentials of Progressive Care Nursing

AACN Essentials of Progressive Care Nursing, 5th Edition, is a peer-reviewed textbook designed to support nurses and students delivering safe, effective progressive care. Endorsed by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, the text provides evidence-based guidance on caring for adult patients and their families.

The text addresses essential clinical care for patients across diverse underlying diagnoses, along with pathologic conditions and management strategies frequently encountered in progressive care. It also examines advanced concepts required to deliver specialized patient care.

Using an organization that advances from basic principles to complex topics, the book incorporates tables and algorithms to support nurses during hospital floor orientation as well as students in critical care courses.