Description
This is the first primary care dermatology reference written by and for nurses. It is unique in its focus on approximately 60 skin conditions that are commonly seen in primary care settings and its use of decision trees to assist in accurate diagnosis. Organized for quick access, it presents conditions alphabetically and includes evidence-based treatment and management information along with full color photos and a digital photo archive.
The resource provides an overview of dermatology basics including skin anatomy and physiology. Illustrations, graphs, and skin terminology help to document rashes, lesions, and diseases during diagnostic evaluations. The book also includes risk factors in relation to skin conditions and diseases. It addresses dermatologic diagnostics such as skin assessment, specimen collection procedures, and evidence-based topical, systemic, and surgical treatment options. A broad spectrum of management strategies are included along with alerts when expert follow-up is indicated. Additionally, the book supplies patient education information.
Key Features:
About the Author
Faye Lyons, DNP, RN, FNP-C, is a DNP-prepared nurse practitioner with experience in family practice, internal medicine (cardiology and neurology), dermatology, and aesthetic dermatology. Prior to becoming an NP, she served in the U.S Air Force and was an RN in Medical, Cardiac, and Surgical ICUs, and Dialysis. Her experience in dermatology includes working with the New River Dermatology Group (Blacksburg, VA, USA) and with Derm One (Wytheville, VA, USA). Her responsibilities included conducting skin assessments and performing biopsies, minor surgical and cosmetic procedures including Botox and Testylane administration, and Intense Pulsed Light procedures. Dr. Lyons is certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and as Dermatology Nursing certified Nurse Practitioner. Her publications include an award-winning poster on dermatology decision trees and 'Solving Skin Rash in Primary Care' (2012) Advance for NPs and PAs.
Lisa Ousley, DNP, RN, FNP, is a DNP-prepared family nurse practitioner (FNP), a primary care provider, and a graduate online instructor at the University of Phoenix, USA. She was a hospitalist service provider for a 144-bed inpatient regional hospital (Galax, VA, USA) and primary care provider at Galax Family Care, an outpatient hospital-based clinic. Dr. Ousley was the sole provider for a comprehensive primary care outpatient clinic targeting public housing population (Johnson City, TN, USA) and, more recently, was Student/University Health Services Director, Eastern Tennessee State University (Johnson City). Her projects and publications include: Primary Care in Public Housing: Targeting Health Disparities in Appalachia; HEAL Appalachia - Childhood Obesity Grant Award, and Small Health Care Provider Quality Improvement Grant Program Award, in addition to Erythema Abigne (2009) Consultants for Pediatricians. Dr. Ousley has been taking photos of skin conditions for many years and has a collection of more than 300 photos, some of which will be used in the book.
Book Information
ISBN 9780826136435
Author Faye Lyons
Format Paperback
Page Count 392
Imprint Springer Publishing Co Inc
Publisher Springer Publishing Co Inc
Weight(grams) 636g
The resource provides an overview of dermatology basics including skin anatomy and physiology. Illustrations, graphs, and skin terminology help to document rashes, lesions, and diseases during diagnostic evaluations. The book also includes risk factors in relation to skin conditions and diseases. It addresses dermatologic diagnostics such as skin assessment, specimen collection procedures, and evidence-based topical, systemic, and surgical treatment options. A broad spectrum of management strategies are included along with alerts when expert follow-up is indicated. Additionally, the book supplies patient education information.
Key Features:
- Focuses on more than 60 commonly seen dermatological conditions with high-quality, full color photos
- Presents four unique decision trees to foster accurate diagnosis and clinical decision-making
- Delivers evidence-based protocols for diagnosis, treatment, and management
- Uses a consistent format to promote quick access to information
- Written by advanced practice nurses with nurses' informational needs in mind
About the Author
Faye Lyons, DNP, RN, FNP-C, is a DNP-prepared nurse practitioner with experience in family practice, internal medicine (cardiology and neurology), dermatology, and aesthetic dermatology. Prior to becoming an NP, she served in the U.S Air Force and was an RN in Medical, Cardiac, and Surgical ICUs, and Dialysis. Her experience in dermatology includes working with the New River Dermatology Group (Blacksburg, VA, USA) and with Derm One (Wytheville, VA, USA). Her responsibilities included conducting skin assessments and performing biopsies, minor surgical and cosmetic procedures including Botox and Testylane administration, and Intense Pulsed Light procedures. Dr. Lyons is certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and as Dermatology Nursing certified Nurse Practitioner. Her publications include an award-winning poster on dermatology decision trees and 'Solving Skin Rash in Primary Care' (2012) Advance for NPs and PAs.
Lisa Ousley, DNP, RN, FNP, is a DNP-prepared family nurse practitioner (FNP), a primary care provider, and a graduate online instructor at the University of Phoenix, USA. She was a hospitalist service provider for a 144-bed inpatient regional hospital (Galax, VA, USA) and primary care provider at Galax Family Care, an outpatient hospital-based clinic. Dr. Ousley was the sole provider for a comprehensive primary care outpatient clinic targeting public housing population (Johnson City, TN, USA) and, more recently, was Student/University Health Services Director, Eastern Tennessee State University (Johnson City). Her projects and publications include: Primary Care in Public Housing: Targeting Health Disparities in Appalachia; HEAL Appalachia - Childhood Obesity Grant Award, and Small Health Care Provider Quality Improvement Grant Program Award, in addition to Erythema Abigne (2009) Consultants for Pediatricians. Dr. Ousley has been taking photos of skin conditions for many years and has a collection of more than 300 photos, some of which will be used in the book.
Book Information
ISBN 9780826136435
Author Faye Lyons
Format Paperback
Page Count 392
Imprint Springer Publishing Co Inc
Publisher Springer Publishing Co Inc
Weight(grams) 636g
