In this publication of the the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, Editor Curley (U. of Pennsylvania School of Nursing) and the other contributing authors review all aspects of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) Synergy Model for Patient Care. The model expands on the insight that optimal patient outcomes result when nurses' competencies and patients' needs match. In chapters with helpful summary tables, contributors treat specific competencies and the model's role in various health care settings, the peer review process, certification, nursing curriculum, professional development, and research. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)