Equip yourself for success and nurse life care planning with ‘A Core Curriculum for Nurse Life Care Planning’. This comprehensive textbook is your indispensable companion, guiding Registered nurse life care planners through certification exam preparation and the establishment of a thriving practice. Grounded in the nursing process of assessment, critical thinking, and nursing diagnosis, it encompasses vital aspects of the life care planning process, including the application of nursing research, evidence-based practice, case management, expertise, and legal nursing principles. 

Crafted by active nurse life care planners and rigorously reviewed by esteemed AANLCP member professionals, this core curriculum lays down the foundational knowledge critical to nurse life care planning. It delves into the historical context of nurse life care planning, the role of critical thinking in the planning process, the art of evaluating life care plans, and specialized areas such as spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, chronic pain, amputations, burns, cerebral palsy, and considerations associated with aging. Moreover, the text provides insights for nurses to develop an understanding of. Disability rights law, Navigating the legal landscape of nurse life care planning, and grasping the intricacies of the litigation process.

As the singular resource dedicated to professional nurse life care planning practice, this text is an unparalleled guide, leading readers through the entire spectrum of life care plan development. It establishes a robust foundation for aspiring nurse life care planners to explore and expand their knowledge. ‘A Core Curriculum for Nurse Life Care Planning’ stands as an invaluable resource within this dynamic field, encouraging practitioners to actively participate in continuous research and learning.