Our anthologies continue to be our biggest sellers because customers enjoy the variety of topics and the convenient, easy-to-read format of single-unit CE modules. The APN anthology features a wide range of topics of interest relevant to advanced nursing practice. This 2007 edition includes such topics as celiac disease, meth abuse, Steven-Johnson syndrome, herpes, nanomedicine, overactive bladder, meditation and much more.

The purpose of this course is to provide advanced practice nurses with a broad overview of clinical information relevant to their practices. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to —

• Describe the science related to the practice of meditation and its clinical application.
• Describe celiac disease, including the risk factors, clinical presentation, diagnostic methods, and treatment options.
• Devise a plan to help patients deal with overactive bladder.
• Discuss methamphetamine, including short- and long-term effects, high-risk groups, and treatment strategies.
• Identify the illness and exclusion concerns in child care and best practice standards that nurses should use to provide treatment to children and guidance to parents and child care providers.
• Describe how Disaster Health Services nurses work with other team members in Red Cross shelters to prevent injury and illness and to promote health in the aftermath of a major disaster.
• Discuss the basics of nanotechnology and its potential uses in medicine.
• Identify the risk factors and signs and symptoms of Stevens Johnson Syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis so that prompt recognition and treatment can be initiated.
• Identify the signs and symptoms and treatment options for herpes 1 and 2.
• Identify the factors that are contributing to the nursing faculty shortage.
• Discuss the history of insulin, its role in glucose regulation, the types of insulin available, and future insulin delivery methods.
• Discuss depression and anxiety, particularly screening, diagnosis, treatment, and compliance concerns.
• Describe how a malignant wound develops.
• Describe how human influenza viruses originate and why H5n1 human influenza is unique.
• Discuss the spectrum of birth defects related to prenatal alcohol consumption known as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
• Name three physical conditions that combat veterans may experience on their return home.