AACN Core Curriculum for Pediatric Acute and Critical Care Nursing
- 4th Edition - October 12, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editor: AACN
- Language: English
Stay up to date with the latest advances in pediatric critical care nursing and prepare for certification! From the experts at the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, the… Read more
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Description
Description
Stay up to date with the latest advances in pediatric critical care nursing and prepare for certification! From the experts at the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, the AACN Core Curriculum for Pediatric Acute and Critical Care Nursing, 4th Edition, addresses all aspects of pediatric acute and critical care nursing to help you deliver optimal care to critically ill and injured children. Authoritative coverage emphasizes evidence-based care and professionalism, equipping you to manage the increasing acuity of pediatric patients, provide family-centered care, and lead interprofessional teams. Widely used in hospitals and medical centers for in-service training, this authoritative reference helps you stay current with the latest information in pediatric acute and critical care nursing and serves as a valuable reference to prepare for the CCRN®-K certification exam.
Key features
Key features
- Comprehensive coverage presents the most current standards of care, scope of practice, national guidelines, and key AACN initiatives
- Alignment with the AACN Certification Corporation’s CCRN®-K test plan ensures valuable review and preparation for the pediatric critical care certification exam
- Easy-to-read outline format provides quick access to essential information
- Authoritative content is developed and endorsed by AACN and AACN-affiliated subject matter experts
- The AACN’s Synergy Model for Patient Care is applied to pediatric acute and critical care nursing practice
- Case studies challenge you to apply what you’re learning to real-life patient scenarios
- Chapter on professional nursing issues discusses quality, safety, communication, teamwork, work environment, and personal wellness
- In-depth coverage of multisystem problems addresses topics such as multiple trauma, toxicology, septic shock, and burns
Readership
Readership
Practicing nurses undergoing in-service training for pediatric acute and critical care nursing
Pediatric acute and critical care nursing unit managers and administrators
Table of contents
Table of contents
Chapter 1 Caring for Critically Ill Children and Their Families
Chapter 2 Pulmonary System
Chapter 3 Cardiovascular System
Chapter 4 Neurologic System
Chapter 5 Renal System
Chapter 6 Endocrine System
Chapter 7 Gastrointestinal System
Chapter 8 Hematology and Immunology Systems
Chapter 9 Multisystem Issues
Section I: Multisystem Trauma
Section II: Toxicology
Section III: Sepsis and Septic Shock
Section IV: Burns
Section V: Disaster Preparedness and Response
Section VI: Initial Stabilization and Transport
Section VII: Impact of the Environment on Health and Healthcare Organizations
Chapter 10 Professional Issues—Quality, Safety, and Work Environment
Index
Chapter 2 Pulmonary System
Chapter 3 Cardiovascular System
Chapter 4 Neurologic System
Chapter 5 Renal System
Chapter 6 Endocrine System
Chapter 7 Gastrointestinal System
Chapter 8 Hematology and Immunology Systems
Chapter 9 Multisystem Issues
Section I: Multisystem Trauma
Section II: Toxicology
Section III: Sepsis and Septic Shock
Section IV: Burns
Section V: Disaster Preparedness and Response
Section VI: Initial Stabilization and Transport
Section VII: Impact of the Environment on Health and Healthcare Organizations
Chapter 10 Professional Issues—Quality, Safety, and Work Environment
Index
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 4
- Latest edition
- Published: January 15, 2027
- Language: English