Preface

About This Book

Editors

This book was edited by:

  • Kimberly Ernstmeyer, MSN, RN, CNE, CHSE, APNP-BC
  • Dr. Elizabeth Christman, DNP, RN, CNE

Graphics Editor

  • Nic Ashman, MLIS, Librarian, Chippewa Valley Technical College

Developing Authors

Developing authors created this OER textbook by remixing existing open educational resources and building content from evidence-based sources.

  • Dr. Elizabeth Christman, DNP, RN, CNE, Chippewa Valley Technical College
  • Kim Ernstmeyer, MSN, RN, CNE, CHSE, APNP-BC, Chippewa Valley Technical College
  • Kellea Ewen, MSN, RN, Lakeshore Technical College
  • Melissa Hauge, MSN, RN, Madison College
  • Angela Landry, MSN, RN, Waukesha County Technical College
  • Mary Pomietlo, MSN, RN, CNE, Chippewa Valley Technical College

Contributors

Contributors assisted in the development of the book by reviewing content and/or creating associated learning activities:

  • Carrie Abrahamson, MSN, RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College
  • Nicole Breed, MLIS, Chippewa Valley Technical College
  • Travis Chrisman, MSN, RN, HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s Hospitals
  • Jane Flesher, MST, Proofreader, Chippewa Valley Technical College
  • Bruce Foraciea, PhD, Anatomy and Physiology Instructor, Moraine Park Technical College
  • Jennifer Hinz, BSN, RN, Manitowoc Public School District
  • Vince Mussehl, WisTech Open Project Director, Chippewa Valley Technical College
  • Andrea Olson, MSN, RN, Trempealeau County Health Care Center
  • Amy Ortscheid, MSN, RN, Fox Valley Technical College
  • Laurie Paugel, MSN, RN, Nicolet Technical College (emeritus)
  • Kristi Pilger, MSN, RN, Mid State Technical College
  • Rorey Pritchard, EdS, MEd, MSN, RN-BC, CNOR(E), CNE, Senior RN Clinical Educator, Allevant Solutions, LLC
  • Dominic Slauson, Open RN and Next Gen RN Instructional Technologist/Designer
  • Megan Taddy, MSN, RN, Lakeshore Technical College

Peer Reviewers

  • Smita Baman, MSN, RN, Milwaukee Area Technical College
  • Tara Basu, MSN, RN, Madison College
  • Colleen Chalgren, MSN, RN, CNE, Madison College
  • Kellea Ewen, MSN, RN, Lakeshore Technical College
  • Dr. Jodi Hanson Rasmussen, DNP, RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College
  • Anna Harms, MSN, RN, Northwood Technical College
  • Melissa Hauge, MSN, RN, Madison Area Technical College
  • Jennifer Hinz, BSN, RN, Manitowoc Public School District
  • Mandee Magno, MSN, RN, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
  • Amy Ortscheid, MSN, RN, Fox Valley Technical College
  • Victoria Rundle, MSN, RN, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
  • Olivia L. Schroeder, MSN, RN, CNE, PCCN-K, Madison College
  • Angela Starkey, MSN, RN, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
  • Dr. H. Paul Stikel, DNP, RN, Milwaukee Area Technical College
  • Breana Sutfin, MSN, RN, Moraine Park Technical College
  • Jackie Tousignant, MSN, RN, CNE, Nicolet Area Technical College
  • Dr. Nancy Lynn Whitehead, PhD, RN, APNP, Milwaukee Area Technical College
  • Karen York, MSN, RN, Milwaukee Area Technical College
  • Penny L. Zahl, MSN, RN, Northcentral Technical College

Customization/Terms of Use

This textbook is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC-BY) license unless otherwise indicated, which means that you are free to:

  • SHARE – copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
  • ADAPT – remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially

Licensing Terms

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Attribution

Some of the content for this textbook was adapted from the following open educational resources. For specific reference information about what was used and/or changed in this adaptation, please refer to the footnotes at the bottom of each page of the book.

Telehealth Virtual Simulations

Several learning activities are included in this book simulating nurse-client interactions during telehealth visits. These workforce products were funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The product was created by the grantee and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The U.S. Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. These products have CC BY-NC 4.0 licensing by Chippewa Valley Technical College.

Suggested Attribution Statement

Ernstmeyer, K., & Christman, E. (Eds.). (2024). Open RN Nursing Health Alterations by Chippewa Valley Technical College licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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