Dermatology for the Advanced Practice Nurse

Primary Care Dermatology for Nurses by Faye Lyons and Lisa Ousley is a practical, evidence-based guide designed specifically for nurses working in primary care. The book focuses on the 60 most commonly encountered skin conditions and provides structured, easy-to-follow guidance for accurate diagnosis and effective management. Unique decision trees, consistent organization, and high-quality clinical photographs make it an invaluable reference for both new and experienced nursing professionals seeking to improve dermatologic care.

Key Features

• Coverage of 60 common skin conditions: Includes detailed, evidence-based diagnosis, treatment, and management strategies.
• Unique decision trees: Four visual algorithms help guide accurate clinical decision-making.
• High-quality full-color photographs: Images taken during actual office visits illustrate conditions clearly.
• Consistent organization: Each condition includes overview, epidemiology, pathology/histology, clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, treatment/management, special considerations, referrals, and patient education.
• Clinical Pearls: Captures practical insights and expertise of the authors.
• Focus on nursing practice: Written by advanced-degree nurse practitioners, with the information and workflow needs of nurses in mind.
• Dermatology fundamentals: Includes skin anatomy, physiology, terminology, specimen collection, and use of mechanical devices.
• Alerts for expert follow-up: Identifies when referral to a specialist is necessary.
• Digital photo archive: Additional images available online for reference and teaching purposes.

Product Details

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0826136435
• ISBN-13  : 9780826136435
• Publisher: Springer Publishing Company, Incorporated
• Publication date: 08/07/2014