Cardiac Surgery Essentials for Critical Care Nursing (Hardin, Cardiac Surgery Essentials for Critical Care Nursing) [Paperback]

Sonya R. Hardin (Author), Roberta Kaplow (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0763757624 | ISBN-13: 978-0763757625 | Publication Date: May 8, 2009 | Edition: 1

Cardiac Surgery Essentials for Critical Care Nursing is an evidence-based foundation for care of the patient during the vulnerable period immediately following cardiac surgery. A comprehensive resource, this text serves as a foundation for nurses beginning to care for cardiac surgery patients, as well as a source of advanced knowledge for nurses who have mastered the essential basic skills necessary to care for this patient population. It addresses significant changes in cardiac surgery and the nursing responsibilities to meet the needs of these acutely ill patients, as well as advances and strategies to optimize patient outcomes in this dynamic field. The perfect study aid for those readers preparing for the AACN's Cardiac Surgery Certification, this book features critical thinking questions, multiple choice self-assessment questions, web resources, clinical inquiry boxes, and case studies.

Product Details

• Paperback: 472 pages
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers; 1 edition (May 8, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763757624
• ISBN-13: 978-0763757625
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #54,442 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #35 in Books > Medical Books > Nursing > Critical & Intensive care

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, February 22, 2010

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Alice (Greenville, North Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cardiac Surgery Essentials for Critical Care Nursing (Hardin, Cardiac Surgery Essentials for Critical Care Nursing) (Paperback)

I bought this book recently. It is precise,well written and covers all the major aspects of Cardiac Surgery that an RN in this speciality need to know - all in 462 pages. This even has questions and answers at the end of each chapter. I would recommend this book for anyone who are new to Cardiac Surgery field or for those who would need a reference or teaching aid. I am preparing for the AACN's Cardiac Surgery Certification ( CSC ) examination. As you know there are no specific "review books" avaialable for CSC, nor a Q & A book. I found this book extremely useful, with adequate information. Also, the bibliography list is very detailed and helps one to look for more information, including the websites to refer to. Overall, I would give a "Top rating" for the information and price.

If anything to improve, I would suggest a CD with Q & A to review. Also, some more illustrations would help for example, a picture of a Swan Ganz catheter, pictures of different kinds of valves or that of a Balloon pump inflated ( I liked the tables with very important details in each chapter).I understand this would have made the book bulky. I also appreciate the references for further details. Perhaps, the layout could have been better if it was like a "typical Saunders book" Many of us like the details in a short format and not in detail - perhaps a personal choice.. Thank you to the writers - Sonya Hardin and Roberta Kaplow for their contribution to Cardiac Surgery speciality and all nurses in the field. Can you please publish a Q & A book for Cardiac Surgery, Cardiac Medicine( CSC, CMC ) Certification in combination or alone? It would help many of us tremendously.

Well done Amazon, you make it much cheaper than even the major " Nursing organization,with membership". It helps us to own the book and use it much affordably. Thank you.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cardiac Surgery Essentials- learn something new everyday, November 20, 2010

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This review is from: Cardiac Surgery Essentials for Critical Care Nursing (Hardin, Cardiac Surgery Essentials for Critical Care Nursing) (Paperback)

I have been a cardiac nurse for 35 years and still love the cardiac surgery world. This book is the most comprehensive single resource I have ever used. Easy reading, looks into the areas that may not be understood by the novice. Excellent chapters on hemodynamic monitoring and intra-aortic balloon pump therapy. Should be required of all nurses entering the cardiac surgery ICU.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST read for any nurse recovering fresh open heart!!, January 18, 2011

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This review is from: Cardiac Surgery Essentials for Critical Care Nursing (Hardin, Cardiac Surgery Essentials for Critical Care Nursing) (Paperback)

I've been a nurse for 1.5yrs in the largest CVICU (30 beds, only open hearts) in the state of Wisconsin. We take all the high risk patients that no other hospital will do, so I see the sickest of the sick everyday. Let me start by saying that though I see this stuff everyday, I learned SO MUCH by reading this book. I passed the CCRN test and wanted to further my knowledge by taking the CSC certification test. I looked at A LOT of other books before deciding to buy this one, and it does NOT disappoint!

This book covers about every major topic/problems that happen with Open Heart Surgery. It's published this year, and the references relating to current practice are current (most citations I saw throughout the chapters dating 2006 to present). This book isn't overwhelming, I was able to get through it in a few weeks. I'm kinda a nerd, but I really didn't feel like I was studying when I was reading this because it was truly so interesting and enjoyable. The case studies and questions at the end are very helpful in preparing for the CSC exam.

I passed the CSC exam last week. Even though i have experience and recover hearts everyday, I'm not sure I would have passed without this book. I feel much more knowledgable after reading it, and honestly can see myself looking at patients and the big picture differently. I highly recommend it, it's a great read!