The 3rd Edition of an AJN Book of the Year Award Winner!Survive and thrive as an APN! Meet the challenges of professional practice—whatever your specialty or environment. Noted nursing professionals and educators explore all of the non-clinical roles and responsibilities of an APN, and chart a course that will enable you to fulfill them successfully. Follow the evolution of the APN’s role from a historical perspective to the present and explore future issues and challenges.You’ll find a bala9nce of theory and application with content linked to the AACN and NONPF core curriculum criteria. There’s coverage of evidence-based practice, the mechanics of teaching, applying the concepts of role theory, serving culturally diverse clients, and effective business practices.As a bonus, you’ll also have access to a wealth of professional development tools and resources online at DavisPlus, including interactive study questions for each chapter, two bonus chapters, bonus articles, resume and teaching plan templates, and more.