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  • Paediatric Clinical Examination Made Easy

    • 7th Edition
    • Adrienne Foran + 1 more
    • English
    Now in its seventh edition, Paediatric Clinical Examination Made Easy is a much-loved, no-nonsense guide to medical practice for babies, children and adolescents.The new edition offers friendly and entertaining advice on the basics of paediatric medicine and the nuances of history taking, examination, and developmental assessment. Fully revised and updated, it’s full of great illustrations and practical advice on interacting with young patients as well as their guardians and families.Complete with short, manageable chapters, clinical examples, checklists and tips, this book will be an ideal companion for anyone who examines children, including medical students, paediatric trainees, GP trainees, paediatric nurses and paramedics.

  • Tratado de enfermería del niño y el adolescente

    Cuidados pediátricos
    • 3rd Edition
    • María José Aguilar Cordero
    • Spanish
    Tratado de enfermería del niño y el adolescente. Cuidados pediátricos se consolida en esta tercera edición como la obra de referencia esencial para los estudiantes de Enfermería y todos los profesionales interesados en la especialidad. Esta nueva edición mantiene su rigurosa vocación de tratado de asistencia sanitaria pediátrica, ofreciendo una exposición clara y exhaustiva de los aspectos psicosociales y las alteraciones más frecuentes en la etapa infantil, desde la lactancia hasta la adolescencia. Enfocada en el mantenimiento de la salud y la prevención de los trastornos, la obra profundiza en la descripción de problemas sanitarios de máxima actualidad, como la COVID-19, el calendario vacunal, la salud mental, el desarrollo evolutivo, el uso de pantallas y la prevención de la violencia en la infancia y la adolescencia. El equipo autoral, un conjunto multidisciplinar compuesto por profesionales de la enfermería, y concretamente de la obstétrico-ginecológ... la pediatría, la farmacia, la obstetricia, la fisioterapia, la nutrición, la terapia ocupacional y la psicología, ha plasmado en esta obra el objetivo primordial de la consecución del bienestar y la salud del niño y el adolescente en todos los ámbitos de su vida: físico, social, psicológico, emocional, familiar y educativo.

  • Study Guide for Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing

    • 12th Edition
    • Marilyn J. Hockenberry + 2 more
    • English
    Updated to correspond to the bestselling textbook, Study Guide for Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 12th Edition, features clinical judgment case studies and questions, key terms, and critical thinking exercises to help you learn difficult concepts. With practical activities and answers for review questions at the back of the guide, it enhances your comprehension — and encourages you to apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios.

  • Taschenwissen Kinderkrankenpflege

    • 2nd Edition
    • Cordula Kornberger + 1 more
    • German
    Mini Karten – maxi Wissen!Ideal für Auszubildende, Berufseinsteiger und Berufseinsteigerinne... sowie alle, die in der pädiatrischen Pflege einen übersichtlichen Begleiter im Stationsalltag brauchen.Mit dem Taschenwissen Kinderkrankenpflege haben Sie immer das Wichtigste griffbereit – kurz, klar und praxisnah.Jede Karte liefert auf einen Blick alles, was im Pflegealltag zählt: mit Abbildungen, Tabellen und übersichtlichen Schemata.Es erwartet Sie u.a.:▪ Schnelle Hilfe im pädiatrischen Stationsalltag z.B. zu den Themen Blutentnahme, Infusionstherapie sowie Handeln in Notfallsituationen (Krampfanfälle, Reanimation...)▪ Konkrete Handlungsanleitungen z.B. bei der Anlage einer Magensonde oder eines UrinbeutelsNeu in der 2. Auflage:▪ Komplett überarbeitet und aktualisiert▪ Neue Kapitel zu plötzlichem Kindstod und Inhalationstechniken... Erweiterungen zu den Themen atemerleichternde Maßnahmen bei Kindern und motorische Entwicklung

  • Study Guide for Leifer's Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing

    • 10th Edition
    • Kim Cooper + 1 more
    • English
    Reinforce your understanding of maternity and pediatric nursing with this practical study guide! With chapters corresponding to Leifer’s Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, 10th Edition, this workbook provides a variety of exercises and activities to help you review concepts and apply them to patient care. Case studies include questions for the Next-Generation NCLEX® exam, allowing you to practice critical thinking and build skills in clinical judgment. Updated with questions on new methods and treatment, this study guide helps you prepare for success on your licensure examination and in nursing practice.Answer Key is only available through instructors

  • Paediatrics and Medications: A Resource for Guiding Nurses in Medication Administration

    • 1st Edition
    • Kerry Reid-Searl + 2 more
    • English
    Unique resource on medication administration to support students and nursesThis handy new guide offers concise and specific information for nurses on preparing and administering medications for children in Australia and New Zealand.Unlike other medication administration textbooks, Paediatrics and Medications provides comprehensive information, tips and evidence-based strategies directly related to paediatric patients. Focusing on the ‘how to’ of safe medication administration for paediatric patients, this resource also includes a focus on health literacy considerations, techniques in play and other unique elements specifically related to children and their caregivers.This book is perfect for students undertaking paediatric nursing units of study, and is also highly clinically relevant across broader nursing practice.

  • The Child Protection Handbook

    • 4th Edition
    • Rachael Clawson + 2 more
    • English
    The Child Protection Handbook explains how to recognise abuse and protect at-risk children for those working with children and young people aged under 18, including in social care, education, health services, and sport and leisure settings. The book has been fully updated to incorporate the impact of new technology as well as current legal and policy frameworks that govern statutory child protection intervention in the UK. It considers all aspects of child protection, including organisational issues, children’s rights, the needs of those from diverse backgrounds, and the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on child protection work. With accessible, up-to-date information presented in an easy-to-navigate format, the Handbook is ideal for all busy practitioners wanting to improve outcomes for children, young people and their families.

  • Wong's Nursing Care of Infants and Children - Binder Ready

    • 12th Edition
    • Marilyn J. Hockenberry
    • Elizabeth A. Duffy + 1 more
    • English
    **American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards, 1st Place in Child Health**Provide quality nursing care through each stage of child development! Wong’s Nursing Care of Infants and Children, 12th Edition uses an easy-to-follow, family-centered approach to describe the care of children at each age and stage of development. The book begins with a discussion of the influences on and assessment of child health, then provides chapters on child health promotion and health problems — all organized by age groups and body systems. Up-to-date, evidence-based information helps you develop critical thinking skills along with the sensitivity needed to become a compassionate, caring pediatric nurse. Written by a team of experts led by Marilyn J. Hockenberry, Wong’s continues to be the leading text in pediatric nursing.

  • Study Guide for Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing

    • 9th Edition
    • Gloria Leifer
    • English
    Reinforce your understanding of maternity and pediatric nursing with this practical study guide! With chapters corresponding to Leifer’s Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, 9th Edition, this workbook provides a variety of exercises and activities to help you review concepts and learn to think critically. Case studies offer opportunities to apply your knowledge to patient care. New to this edition are Next-Generation NCLEX® (NGN) exam-style questions to help you prepare for success on your licensure examination and in nursing practice.

  • Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing

    • 11th Edition
    • Marilyn J. Hockenberry + 2 more
    • English
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Pediatrics**As the #1 title in the pediatric nursing market for over 40 years, Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 11th Edition continues to leverage its trademark developmental approach as it equips readers with the very latest research and guidelines for treating children today. The text utilizes a highly-readable writing style and encourages a whole-body approach — beginning with child development and health promotion to better understand the later chapters on specific health problems. This new eleventh edition also features Next Generation NCLEX®-style case studies and questions, a new chapter covering all systems cancers, additional case studies within the nursing care plans, and updated and expanded evidence-based content throughout to best reflect the latest standards and trends impacting pediatric nursing care today.

  • A Textbook of Children's and Young People's Nursing

    • 3rd Edition
    • Edward Alan Glasper + 2 more
    • English
    This innovative textbook provides a concise and accessible guide for undergraduate students specializing in children and young people’s nursing in the UK and further afield.Each chapter has been fully updated to reflect current knowledge and practice. The wide range of topics covered includes all the essentials, such as contemporary child health policy and legal issues; knowledge and skills for practice; and caring for children with special needs. Students will learn how to recognize the deteriorating child, use procedural play and distraction, and consider the mental health of children and young people.A Textbook of Children's and Young People's Nursing is written by multidisciplinary experts, rooted in child-centred healthcare within a family context, and draws upon best contemporary practice. It is an invaluable resource that will help nursing students provide effective, evidence-based care.

  • Wong. Enfermería Pediátrica

    • 10th Edition
    • Marilyn J. Hockenberry + 2 more
    • Spanish
    Obra de referencia en enfermería pediátrica desde hace casi 40 años que en esta edición ofrece una extensa revisión de los contenidos y al mismo tiempo conserva aspectos fundamentales. Múltiples expertos de enfermería y especialistas de diversas disciplinas, han revisado, redactado o elaborado los fragmentos relativos a las áreas sometidas a cambios rápidos y complejos como son la enfermería comunitaria, desarrollo, vacunas, genética, cuidados domiciliarios, atención del recién nacido de alto riesgo o cuidados paliativos. El texto anima a los estudiantes a utilizar el pensamiento crítico. Novedades de esta edición son el cambio de formato y el contenido de los planes de cuidados de enfermería. Se han elaborado estudios de casos que presentan situaciones clínicas, lo que permite al estudiante ver cómo se elabora el plan de cuidados a medida que la situación clínica evoluciona. Los cuadros "Estudio de caso con pensamiento crítico" piden al profesional de enfermería que analice la evidencia, tenga en cuenta sus supuestos, establezca prioridades y evalúa alternativas para la situación de cada paciente. Se ha dedicado mucho esfuerzo a que este libro sea práctico para la enseñanza y para el aprendizaje. En esta edición, se han incluido diversas herramientas para el beneficio de docentes, estudiantes y profesionales tales como los cuadros de alerta farmacológica, los de la evidencia a la práctica o los del proceso de enfermería, entre otros.

  • Humanización del hospital pediátrico

    Perspectiva psicosocial
    • 1st Edition
    • Ana María Ullán de la Fuente + 1 more
    • Spanish
    Manual que revisa exhaustivamente los aspectos psicológicos y sociales vinculados a la enfermedad pediátrica y su tratamiento hospitalario. Los autores aglutinan en un único volumen toda la evidencia disponible en relación a los beneficios de la humanización de los hospitales pediátricos en el bienestar y la salud de los niños enfermos institucionalizados. Se aglutinan en este manual las principales líneas de investigación psicosocial, sus planteamientos y resultados, con el objetivo de que los profesionales sanitarios profundicen en el diseño de programas de humanización dirigidos a niños hospitalizados, basándose siempre en la evidencia científica. El abordaje psicológico del dolor pediátrico, el juego como recurso de bienestar del niño hospitalizado, la comunicación con el niño y su familia en el hospital y el arte como aliado de la humanización hospitalaria son algunos de los temas que se tratan en profundidad. Contenido de interés para todos los profesionales sanitarios que participan, de alguna manera, en el cuidado del paciente pediátrico: pediatras, enfermeras, psicólogos, terapeutas ocupacionales, gestores sanitarios, etc.

  • A Nurse's Survival Guide to Children's Nursing - Updated Edition

    • 1st Edition
    • Sharon L. Edwards + 1 more
    • English
    Are you working as a children’s nurse or doing a placement on a children’s ward? Are you studying to become a great professional involved in nursing children and young people? This user friendly, easy to carry textbook is a practical and evidence-based guide which provides those in the early stages of their careers with clinical information and insights. This book will help you to: Gather all the information you need to work with patients, in a concise and structure way; Obtain the knowledge required and clinical skills needed on a wide range of conditions; Have an excellent starting point and great revision aid to refer to when in doubt; What will you find in this UPDATED edition: Answers to some of your questions about embarking on your career into children’s nursing; How to satisfy children’s requirements and needs in the ward according to their age and stage of their development; Examples on legal, health and safety issues; Completely updated and revised content written by authors with extensive nursing experience in the field. Part of the A Nurse’s Survival Guide series

  • Concise Text Book for Pediatric Nursing

    • 2nd Edition
    • Assuma Beevi
    • English
    Concise Textbook of Pediatric Nursing is a revised and thoroughly updated edition of Elsevier’s previous offering, Textbook of Pediatric Nursing. The book, written in accordance with the INC syllabus, is targeted at undergraduates and is designed to help students develop an understanding of the modern approach to childcare, identification, prevention and nursing management of common health problems of neonates and children. The book is aimed to enhance the capabilities of a nurse in nurturing a child. Not only that, the study questions given at the end of each chapter will allow the student to self-evaluate their understanding of the topic.

  • Wong's Nursing Care of Infants and Children

    • 11th Edition
    • Marilyn J. Hockenberry + 1 more
    • English

  • Children in Intensive Care

    A Survival Guide
    • 3rd Edition
    • Joanna H. Davies + 1 more
    • English
    Children in Intensive Care fulfils a unique role in supporting clinical staff during the day-to-day management of the sick child. Presented in quick reference format, and in plain English, the book offers a unique guide to the wide variety of situations that a practitioner is likely to encounter during daily practice. Rich with reference tables, algorithms, artworks and ‘Alert’ boxes, the book offers a wealth of information which ranges from physiology to drug dosage calculation, drug compatibility lists, reference ranges, and X-ray interpretation. New chapters include oncologic emergencies, pain management and sedation, together with the latest information on the management of sepsis, the collapsed child, and care of the child following spinal surgery.

  • Parto

    Guías de enfermería obstétrica y materno-infantil
    • 2nd Edition
    • Helen Baston + 1 more
    • Spanish
    Escritas por destacadas expertas en enfermería materno-infantil, estas monografías constituyen una práctica fuente de información y reflejan la base de evidencia más reciente para la práctica actual. Cada volumen se centra en la importancia de la comunicación y la atención actual de la mujer y presenta "escenarios" útiles para fomentar el debate y la reflexión. siguen un modelo de rompecabezas cuyo objetivo es alentar al lector a explorar la atención de la maternidad desde múltiples perspectivas. Es una colección ideal para todas las enfermeras especializadas en este campo (matronas), tanto profesionales como en formación, y también es útil para auxiliares que trabajan en el ámbito de la maternidad. La obra tiene por objetivo ayudar en el desempeño de un amplio rango de habilidades clínicas con seguridad y confianza.

  • Cuidados posnatales

    Guías de enfermería obstétrica y materno-infantil
    • 2nd Edition
    • Helen Baston + 1 more
    • Spanish
    Escritas por destacadas expertas en enfermería materno-infantil, estas monografías constituyen una práctica fuente de información y reflejan la base de evidencia más reciente para la práctica actual. Cada volumen se centra en la importancia de la comunicación y la atención actual de la mujer y presenta "escenarios" útiles para fomentar el debate y la reflexión. Sigue un modelo de rompecabezas cuyo objetivo es alentar al lector a explorar. Es una colección ideal para todas las enfermeras especializadas en este campo (matronas), tanto profesionales como en formación, y también es útil para auxiliares que trabajen en el ámbito de la maternidad. La obra tiene por objetivo ayudar en el desempeño de un amplio rango de habilidades clínicas con seguridad y confianza.

  • Study Guide for Wong's Nursing Care of Infants and Children

    • 11th Edition
    • Marilyn J. Hockenberry + 2 more
    • English
    Corresponding chapter by chapter to the completely reorganized and revised Wong's Nursing Care of Infants and Children, 11th Edition, this study guide helps you apply pediatric nursing concepts to real-world practice. It assesses, reinforces, and strengthens your understanding of pediatric nursing with learning activities, review questions, and case studies with critical thinking questions. Learning Key Terms — consisting of matching and fill-in-the-blank questions — test your ability to define all key terms highlighted in each textbook chapter. An answer key for the review questions and learning activities is included in the back of the study guide. Pages are perforated, so submitting assignments is easy.

  • Nursing Key Topics Review: Pediatrics

    • 1st Edition
    • Elsevier Inc
    • English
    Study efficiently with Nursing Key Topics Review: Pediatrics! This quick review and accompanying mobile web app focus on the most critical, practical, and relevant maternal nursing information to prepare you for success on course exams. Concise coverage includes topics from physical assessment and family-centered care to laboratory tests, nursing interventions, and care of the child with issues such as respiratory or cardiac problems. Summary tables and quick, bulleted lists make it easier to glance through and remember concepts. Mobile web app audio summaries reinforce content when you are on the go. Best of all, it’s easy to assess your understanding as you go along — because key pediatric topics are always immediately followed by review questions with correct answers and rationales.

  • Study Guide for Wong's Nursing Care of Infants and Children

    • 10th Edition
    • Marilyn J. Hockenberry + 2 more
    • English
    Master pediatric nursing concepts and apply them to the practice setting! Corresponding to the chapters in Wong’s Nursing Care of Infants and Children, 10th Edition, by Marilyn Hockenberry and David Wilson, this study guide reinforces your understanding of pediatric nursing with learning activities, review questions, and case studies with critical thinking questions.

  • Core Curriculum for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing

    • 5th Edition
    • AWHONN + 4 more
    • English
    Perfect as a resource in the field or for exam preparation, this authoritative reference from the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) includes in-depth coverage of the most common neonatal disorders and their management. The concise outline format highlights the essentials of each condition including definition, etiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, treatments, and outcomes to help you find important information quickly. This new edition also features an increased focus on evidence-based practice, new CAMTS and AAMS guidelines, new techniques for PICC placement, and changes to the Neonatal Resuscitation Program.

  • Study Guide for Nursing Care of Children

    Principles and Practice
    • 4th Edition
    • Susan Rowen James + 1 more
    • English
    Written in a study-friendly style, this study guide includes learning activities, NCLEX Exam review questions, helpful hints, and applications to reinforce your understanding of the concepts and information found in the Nursing Care of Children, 4th Edition textbook, and help you pass the NCLEX.

  • Nursing Care of Children

    Principles and Practice
    • 4th Edition
    • Susan Rowen James + 2 more
    • English
    Master the art of caring for children with most effective, efficient, and affordable title on pediatric nursing care. Taking on a family focus, this student-friendly text teaches growth, development, and information on the major body system alterations. Plus, dramatically streamlined content and new learning tools make this new edition even more tailored to your learning needs.

  • Babypflege

    Alles, was Eltern wissen müssen
    • 2nd Edition
    • Daniela Langanki
    • German
    Es dauert nicht mehr lange: Der Bauch ist schon riesengroß, das Bettchen aufgestellt und alle Besorgungen erledigt. Wie aber versorgt man ein Neugeborenes? Wie wird es gebadet, getragen, aus- und angezogen und gewickelt? Die Antworten dazu finden Sie im Buch. Schritt für Schritt mit zahlreichen Bildserien erklärt es die Pflege des Babys in den ersten Wochen nach der Geburt. Neu in der 2. Aufllage: o Sonderfall Hüftdyspasie o Babymassage und moderne Tragehilfen

  • Pediatric Nursing

    An Introductory Text
    • 11th Edition
    • Debra L. Price + 1 more
    • English
    Covering evidence-based pediatric nursing care from infancy through adolescence, Pediatric Nursing: An Introductory Text, 11th Edition provides a clear, easy-to-read guide to pediatric nursing for LPN/LVN students. Content in this edition is reorganized for a "best of both worlds" approach to pediatric nursing, with early chapters devoted to normal growth and development by age group followed by chapters covering the most common childhood disorders grouped by body system. Updated coverage reflects the latest issues in pediatric nursing care, including childhood obesity and teenage pregnancy. Clinical Snapshots and Nursing Care Plans with critical thinking questions show how to apply the nursing process in real patient care scenarios. Written by noted pediatric nursing educators Debra L. Price and Julie F. Gwin, this market-leading textbook provides the essential knowledge you need to succeed in LPN/LVN practice.

  • Wong's Clinical Manual of Pediatric Nursing

    • 8th Edition
    • Marilyn J. Hockenberry + 1 more
    • English
    Portable and convenient, Wong's Clinical Manual of Pediatric Nursing, 8th Edition is your "go-to" clinical guide for the care of children and their families, whether in the hospital, clinic, community setting, or home. It includes assessment tools that may be used in practice, nursing care plans for specific disorders, and new information on pediatric pain assessment and management. Evidence-based guidelines are updated and also include patient teaching instructions, so you'll find all information on a specific procedure in one location. Written by leading pediatric experts David Wilson and Marilyn Hockenberry, this reference includes a companion Evolve website with nursing care plans that may be customized and printed for use with individual patients.

  • Practices in Children's Nursing

    • 3rd Edition
    • Ethel Trigg + 4 more
    • English
    The skills required by children’s nurses are many and varied, and are undertaken in a variety of settings. Sick children are cared for at home, in children’s units and hospitals, and sometimes in adult wards. In addition, children with disabilities may need nursing care while at special schools or in residential settings. This book provides a clinical manual of common practices. Each practice is research-based and presented in a common format which covers: Objectives Rationale Factors to note Guidelines Positioning Equipment Method Special observations and possible complications References and further reading The guidelines have been written specifically for children’s nursing by contributors from well-known children’s units. They are not simply adaptations from adult practices and therefore recognise the unique differences between adult and children’s nursing. The introductory section covers common concepts and infection control. There is also a chapter on complementary therapies and an appendix on the use of play as a distraction. All hospital and community nurses dealing with children, whether at home, in specialised units or in community settings, will find the book of great practical help.

  • A Textbook of Children's and Young People's Nursing

    • 2nd Edition
    • Edward Alan Glasper + 1 more
    • English
    This popular textbook is aimed at children’s nurses in a wide range of practice settings including primary, ambulatory, and tertiary care. Covering the full age and specialty spectrum this text brings together chapters from among the best-known children’s nurses in the UK. It describes family-centred child healthcare drawing upon practice throughout the UK and further afield.This innovative text provides up to date information on a wide range of topics. Each chapter offers readers additional material on Evolve. Full Microsoft PowerPoint presentations that facilitate interactive learning augment the written chapters and provide information not normally possible in a standard textbook e.g. colour photographs, video clips.Although intended for nurses the book adopts an interprofessional, problem-solving and reflective approach aimed at students, practitioners and child health educators. Material is offered from levels 1-3 and some of the ancillary material extends into the postgraduate arena.

  • Clinical Companion for Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing

    • 1st Edition
    • Marilyn J. Hockenberry + 1 more
    • English
    Carry all of the most essential knowledge on pediatric care in your pocket with the Clinical Companion for Wong’s Essentials of Pediatric Nursing! This indispensable guide from the authors of the most trusted pediatric nursing textbook on the market includes need-to-know information for the clinical setting in a quick-reference format. Content on the procedures and diagnostic tests you’re most likely to perform, plus brief discussions of over 130 commonly encountered childhood illnesses and disorders, makes this the perfect companion for practice.

  • Clinical Skills in Child Health Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Janet Kelsey + 1 more
    • English
    This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. It is a textbook of clinical skills that offers an excellent resource for all professionals providing care for children and young people. It presents a detailed step-by-step approach to clinical skills that may be used in both hospital and community settings. Each skill is presented with the evidence base required to ensure up-to-date safe practice. Chapters provide rationale for each step of the skill and are enhanced by diagrams and photographs to give the practitioner clear guidance and the confidence to perform unfamiliar skills. The accompanying PowerPoint presentations are a resource for both lecturers teaching clinical skills and individual students who are either encountering a skill for the first time or want to update their knowledge.

  • Mosby's Pediatric Nursing Reference

    • 6th Edition
    • Cecily Lynn Betz + 1 more
    • English
    Provide the best possible nursing care to children and their families, no matter what their condition. This one-of-a-kind resource equips you with detailed information on commonly encountered pediatric diseases, medical and surgical conditions, and disorders, with separate sections devoted to diagnostic tests, outpatient procedures, and surgeries. Its compact, A-to-Z format is designed for ease of use in busy settings - perfect for quick reference when working with patients!

  • Core Review for Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners

    • 1st Edition
    • National Association of Pediatric Nurse + 1 more
    • Victoria Page Niederhauser
    • English
    Authored and endorsed by the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) and the Association of Faculties of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (AFPNP), the Core Review for Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners book accompanies the Core Curriculum for Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. This core review provides practice questions for recent graduates for both pediatric and family nurse practitioner programs to use in their respective certification exams offered by the PNCB and ANCC. Review questions include the Role of the PNP, Wellness Issues, Growth and Development, Genetics, Chronic Conditions, Pediatric Emergencies, and Pharmacology.

  • Core Curriculum for Pediatric Critical Care Nursing

    • 2nd Edition
    • American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
    • Margaret C. Slota
    • English
    From the experts at the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), comes the definitive resource on administering quality nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients. The 2nd edition has been updated to reflect the current state of pediatric critical care nursing practice and explores the anatomic, physiologic, and cognitive/psychosoci... changes that occur across the lifespan of a child and identifies the ways in which these changes are affected by specific health problems. Using a systems-based approach for quick and easy reference, this authoritative resource covers developmental anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology and defining characteristics of common pediatric disorders, clinical assessment, relevant pharmacology, monitoring and diagnostic testing, and therapeutic procedures. Disease coverage includes essential pathophysiology, etiology and risk factors, signs and symptoms, nursing and collaborative management, and complications. Also serves as an effective study guide for the pediatric CCRN certification examination.

  • Mosby's Pocket Guide to Pediatric Assessment

    • 5th Edition
    • Joyce K. Engel
    • English
    Mosby's Pocket Guide to Pediatric Assessment offers a concise but comprehensive approach to health assessment for the pediatric client. It begins with a general description of history taking and includes approaches to children at various ages, nutritional assessment, and measurement and evaluation of vital signs. Emphasis is on "how to" information, including how and what to assess in each body system. Psychosocial, anatomical, and physiological development variations are incorporated as appropriate, as well as normal and abnormal findings. Given the extensive information provided, this reference is ideal for a broad range of nurses and students dealing with pediatric patients.

  • Developmental Anatomy and Physiology of Children

    A Practical Approach
    • 1st Edition
    • Carol Chamley + 3 more
    • English
    This book is a comprehensive guide to developmental anatomy and physiology of children, related to the developing child from fetus up to adolescence. It takes a systematic approach and addresses all the body systems. As well as addressing normal growth and development it places pathology in perspective when related to developmental issues, such as congenital abnormalities.

  • Understanding Autism

    • 1st Edition
    • Susan M. Dodd
    • English

  • The Newborn Child

    • 9th Edition
    • Peter G. B. Johnston + 2 more
    • English
    This is the ninth edition of a well-established, introductory text providing in-depth information on the care of the newborn, both normal and abnormal, full-term and pre-term, from minor to major abnormalities and illnesses. It provides an introduction to neonatology, concentrating on common conditions,for all health professionals concerned with care of the newborn.

  • Solving Children's Soiling Problems

    A Handbook for Health Professionals
    • 1st Edition
    • Jackie Bracey
    • English
    This excellent new title is set to become the first point of reference for all practitioners dealing with children's soiling problems. The author produced this book with the intention of helping the inexperienced practitioner to become more confident in dealing with these clients. The book is aimed at School nurses, health visitors, child branch nursing students, paediatricians and GP's and is designed to be a book can be read front to back, but can also be 'dipped into' when help on a particular aspect of management is required.

  • Paediatric Intensive Care Nursing

    • 1st Edition
    • Carol Williams + 1 more
    • English
    A comprehensive textbook on caring for the infant and child in intensive care. The text includes specific illness / disorders with related A & P, medical management and nursing care and a complete guide to the problems and solutions of working in the PICU.

  • The Child with Cancer

    Family-Centred Care in Practice
    • 1st Edition
    • Helen Langton
    • English
    This excellent research based textbook addresses nursing care issues rather than disease processes and therefore looks at issues such as discharge planning, adolescents and cancer, coping strategies for family and staff. It concentrates on the psychological and social aspects of care and reflects the radical changes that have occurred in recent years in thisfield. These include better survival rates in childhood cancer, advanced therapies, the move to community based care and increasing awareness of the long term effects of treatment.All post-graduate nurses working with children with cancer, whether in a community or hospital setting will find this text invaluable. It will equally benefit post-graduate nurses studying professional and academic specialist courses such as the ENB 240 paediatric oncology course or those who are already qualified paediatric oncology nurses but who need to keep themselves updated or need a reference in this area.