Applied Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse 2nd Edition by Lucie Dlugasch & Lachel Story (2023)

Applied Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse, Second Edition is the definitive bridge between clinical experience and advanced pathophysiology knowledge required for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) role. Awarded second place in the 2023 AJN Book of the Year Awards in the Advanced Practice Nursing category, this comprehensive resource equips graduate nursing students with the depth of understanding needed to make sound clinical decisions across diverse practice settings.

This award-winning pathophysiology textbook covers expanded content across the full lifespan, addressing the needs of pediatric, psychiatric mental health, gerontological, acute care, and primary care populations. Students and clinicians will find thorough, evidence-based pathophysiology content that supports diagnostic reasoning, symptom presentation analysis, and treatment recommendations essential for APRN licensure and practice.

The Second Edition features a major new section on microbiology and infectious diseases — including updated COVID-19 content — a new section on the endocannabinoid system, new genetic testing principles, newly added psychiatric mental health disorders, and expanded timely clinical topics. The practical, accessible approach makes complex pathophysiology understandable for nurse practitioner students preparing for APRN certification, ANCC board exams, and advanced clinical practice.

Key topics include: pathophysiology across body systems, lifespan considerations, acute and primary care perspectives, psychiatric and mental health pathology, infectious disease, and emerging clinical science. Ideal for graduate nursing programs, NP students, DNP students, and practicing APRNs seeking a thorough clinical reference.