Leifer’s Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing in Canada
- 2nd Edition - September 23, 2023
- Latest edition
- Editors: Lisa Keenan-Lindsay, Gloria Leifer
- Language: English
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Description
Gain a solid foundation in Canadian maternity and pediatric nursing! Written in a clear, concise, user-friendly style, Leifer’s Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing in Canada, 2nd Edition, includes Canadian statistics, terminology, references, guidelines, resources, Canadian nursing best practices, assessments, and more! It’s organized by developmental stages and includes discussions of pediatric disorders by body system from simple-to-complex and health-to-illness. With a rich focus on family health, this text contains review questions for certification exams, case studies, and numerous other helpful features to give you the tools you need to successfully care for patients within the Canadian social and institutional context.
Key features
Key features
- Uniquely Canadian content includes Canadian statistics, terminology, references and resources, guidelines from the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologist’s of Canada (SOGC), the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS), and the Public Health Agency of Canada, Canadian nursing best practice guidelines, assessments, and more!
- Canadian cultural considerations content related to diverse populations, including the 2SLGBTQI+ community, racialized populations, Indigenous Peoples, and more, is threaded throughout all applicable chapters
- Labour information is based on Canadian guidelines and the five Ps of labour.
- Inclusion of Canadian medications, dosages, and metric measurements
- Coverage of Canadian ethical and legal standards, and provincial and territorial legislation
- Logical organization of content by simple-to-complex and health-to-illness makes it easy to locate and access information
- Health Promotion Considerations boxes focus on preventive strategies for achieving prenatal wellness, health during pregnancy, postpartum health, newborn health, and pediatric illness prevention and wellness — including Canadian immunization schedules for all ages
- Unfolding case studies with open-ended critical thinking questions assess application of content to clinical practice, following one family through conception and the birth process
- Nursing care plans provide expected outcomes, interventions, and rationales for nursing interventions
- Comprehensive coverage of more than 35 skills, outlined in step-by-step format, cover a wide range of maternal and pediatric nursing interventions
- Focus on health promotion and illness prevention addresses women’s health issues and the growth and development of child and parent
- Cultural considerations concerning competent, emotional, and cultural care and trauma care are included
- Safety Alerts emphasize protecting patients, family, health care providers, and the public from accidents, medication errors, and the spread of disease
- Nursing Tips throughout the text provide pertinent information applicable in the clinical setting
- Health promotion coverage includes application of the social determinants of health, greater emphasis on community nursing, primary health care, and family-centred care approach
- Baby-friendly initiatives are incorporated throughout the text
- Critical thinking questions apply concepts learned in the chapter to practical situations
- Safety coverage includes maternity and pediatric care in the home and community
Table of contents
Table of contents
UNIT I AN OVERVIEW OF PERINATAL AND PEDIATRIC NURSING
1. Overview of Perinatal and Pediatric Nursing in Canada
UNIT II REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
2. The Nurse’s Role in Reproductive Health Care
UNIT III MATERNAL–NEWBORN NURSING
3. Fetal Development
4. Prenatal Care and Adaptations to Pregnancy
5. Nursing Care of Patients with Complications During Pregnancy
6. Nursing Care of the Family During Labour and Birth
7. Pain Management During Labour and Birth
8. Nursing Care of Patients with Complications During Labour and Birth
9. Nursing Care of the Postpartum Person and Family After Birth
10. Nursing Care of Patients with Complications After Birth
11. The Term Newborn
12. High-Risk Newborns
UNIT IV THE GROWING CHILD AND FAMILY
13. Pediatric Health Promotion
14. The Infant
15. The Toddler
16. The Preschool Child
17. The School-Age Child
18. The Adolescent
UNIT V ADAPTING CARE TO THE PEDIATRIC PATIENT
19. The Child’s Experience of Hospitalization
20. Health Care Adaptations for the Child and Family
21. Complementary and Alternative Health Modalities in Pediatric Nursing
22. Chronic Conditions and Palliative Care: Caring for the Child and Family
UNIT VI THE CHILD NEEDING NURSING CARE
23. The Child with an Eye, Ear, or Neurological Condition
24. The Child with a Musculoskeletal Condition
25. The Child with a Respiratory Condition
26. The Child with a Cardiovascular Condition
27. The Child with a Condition of the Blood, Blood-Forming Organs, or Lymphatic System
28. The Child with a Gastrointestinal Condition
29. The Child with a Genitourinary Condition
30. The Child with a Skin Condition
31. The Child with an Endocrine or Metabolic Condition
32. Childhood Communicable Diseases
33. The Child with an Emotional or Behavioural Condition
APPENDICES - AVAILABLE ON EVOLVE
A. Normal Vital Signs and Temperature Equivalents of Infants and Children
B. Pediatric Laboratory Values Reference
C. Canada’s Food Guide
1. Overview of Perinatal and Pediatric Nursing in Canada
UNIT II REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
2. The Nurse’s Role in Reproductive Health Care
UNIT III MATERNAL–NEWBORN NURSING
3. Fetal Development
4. Prenatal Care and Adaptations to Pregnancy
5. Nursing Care of Patients with Complications During Pregnancy
6. Nursing Care of the Family During Labour and Birth
7. Pain Management During Labour and Birth
8. Nursing Care of Patients with Complications During Labour and Birth
9. Nursing Care of the Postpartum Person and Family After Birth
10. Nursing Care of Patients with Complications After Birth
11. The Term Newborn
12. High-Risk Newborns
UNIT IV THE GROWING CHILD AND FAMILY
13. Pediatric Health Promotion
14. The Infant
15. The Toddler
16. The Preschool Child
17. The School-Age Child
18. The Adolescent
UNIT V ADAPTING CARE TO THE PEDIATRIC PATIENT
19. The Child’s Experience of Hospitalization
20. Health Care Adaptations for the Child and Family
21. Complementary and Alternative Health Modalities in Pediatric Nursing
22. Chronic Conditions and Palliative Care: Caring for the Child and Family
UNIT VI THE CHILD NEEDING NURSING CARE
23. The Child with an Eye, Ear, or Neurological Condition
24. The Child with a Musculoskeletal Condition
25. The Child with a Respiratory Condition
26. The Child with a Cardiovascular Condition
27. The Child with a Condition of the Blood, Blood-Forming Organs, or Lymphatic System
28. The Child with a Gastrointestinal Condition
29. The Child with a Genitourinary Condition
30. The Child with a Skin Condition
31. The Child with an Endocrine or Metabolic Condition
32. Childhood Communicable Diseases
33. The Child with an Emotional or Behavioural Condition
APPENDICES - AVAILABLE ON EVOLVE
A. Normal Vital Signs and Temperature Equivalents of Infants and Children
B. Pediatric Laboratory Values Reference
C. Canada’s Food Guide
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 2
- Latest edition
- Published: November 17, 2023
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
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Lisa Keenan-Lindsay
Lisa Keenan-Lindsay’s clinical work has included pediatrics and perinatal nursing. She has worked as a staff nurse, head nurse, and clinical educator. Lisa was a professor of nursing at Seneca College (now Seneca Polytechnic) for 20 years and taught both baccalaureate and practical nursing students. Lisa currently teaches nursing at Georgian College. She has been involved in all aspects of nursing education, including curriculum development and incorporation of simulation into the curriculum.
Lisa has been an active board member of the Canadian Association of Perinatal and Women’s Health Nurses (CAPWHN) since its inception and before that was a Section Leader for AWHONN-Canada. She was President of CAPWHN in 2014. Lisa has previously been involved with the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) as an RN member for the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Committee for many years and has co-authored many SOGC Clinical Practice Guidelines. She maintains her Perinatal Certification through the Canadian Nurses Association and is a member of the Perinatal Exam Committee. Lisa was also a Lamaze-certified childbirth educator for many years.
Lisa is the lead editor of market-leading Perry’s Maternal Child Nursing Care in Canada, and Leifer's Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing in Canada. She is passionate about providing a Canadian focus to nursing education and textbooks.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, School of Nursing, Georgian College, CanadaGL
Gloria Leifer
Gloria Leifer, MA, RN, CNE, is a professor of obstetric and pediatric nursing at Riverside City College in Riverside, California. Gloria has been the lead author on this title for all eight editions.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Obstetric and Pediatric Nursing, Riverside City College, Riverside, California, USA