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Foreword Chapter 1. Introduction to AGCNS Examinations Process and Test Plans Section I: Patient Direct Care Chapter 2. Advanced Health Assessment Chapter 3. Diagnostic and Clinical Reasoning Chapter 4. Pharmacology Principles and Non-Pharmacological Interventions Chapter 5. Substance Use and Addiction Chapter 6. Cardiovascular System Chapter 7. Respiratory System Chapter 8. Endocrine System Chapter 9. Hematopoietic System Chapter 10. Gastrointestinal System Chapter 11. Renal System Chapter 12. Integumentary System Chapter 13. Musculoskeletal System Chapter 14. Nervous System Chapter 15. Psychobehavioral Disorders Chapter 16. Multisystem Disorders Chapter 17. Family Planning Section II: Nurses & Nursing Practice Chapter 18. Response to Illness Chapter 19. Care of the Older Adult Chapter 20. Maximizing Health for the Older Adult Chapter 21. Advocating for Patients and Nurses Section III: Organizations & Systems Chapter 22. Systems Leadership Chapter 23. Quality Improvement and Safety Chapter 24. Evidence-Based Practice and Research Section IV: Practice Exam
Amy C. Shay, PhD, RN, APRN-CNS is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Clinical Nurse Specialist Program Coordinator at Indiana University. Amy is a Pulmonary Clinical Nurse Specialist and CCRN Alumnus with over 20 years' experience in critical care. She has published and lectured nationally and internationally on clinical nursing topics. She is currently serving as civilian research consultant/subject matter expert for military nursing research. Jan Powers PhD, RN, CCRN, CCNS, CNRN, NE-BC, FCCM is currently the Director of Nursing Research and Professional Practice at Parkview Health System in Fort Wayne, Indiana and part-time faculty at Indiana University School of Nursing. Jan has been a Clinical Nurse Specialist for over 20 years and a nurse for 34 years with experience in Critical care, trauma, and neuroscience. She has published extensively on a variety of Nursing and Critical Care topics. Jan is the current NACNS Board of Directors, President Elect. Terry A. Doescher, MSN, RN, CNS-BC, CCRC is a Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis, Indiana. Terry has over 30 years' nursing experience with specialty practice in critical care, pediatrics, nursing management, and research. She is a sitting Board Member of the Central Indiana Organization of Clinical Nurse Specialists and is currently completing her Clinical Doctor of Nursing degree at Indiana University.