PRAISE FOR THE FIRS T EDITION:'...nicely integrates epidemiological concepts, evidence-based practice in population health,and program development and evaluation...Authors describe epidemiological research designs,research synthesis, and evidence assessment-knowledge essential for advanced practice nursesworking with populations or in the community.'-Journal of Community Health NursingIn its third edition, Population-Based Nursing continues to be the only advanced practice nursingtext to focus on core competencies in both epidemiology and population health. This comprehensiveresource delivers essential content for doctoral nursing practice (as outlined by the AACN) andencompasses the many changes in healthcare that affect population-based nursing. It describesthe role of the advanced practice nurse in identifying and mitigating healthcare disparities at thelocal, national, and global levels and provides guidance on how to conduct community assessments.A strong foundation in epidemiologic methodology is provided, including coverage of mortalitymeasures, testing validity and reliability, study designs, risk and casualty assessment, and dataanalysis and interpretation.Updated throughout, the third edition includes new and expanded topics such as the role ofaccreditation in validating population-based practice and programs; value-based care; and the useof technology, data, and information systems in population health. The text includes links to onlineresources and a robust Instructor’s Manual with exercises and discussion questions. In addition toits value as a primary textbook in DNP and MSN programs, the text also serves as valuable resourcefor advanced practice nursing professionals.
