Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification Review

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.

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