Essentials Of Pediatric Nursing

"Essentials of Pediatric Nursing is intended for Pediatric Nursing courses with an integrated pediatric curriculum. It provides a unique concept-based approach and nursing process focus, that helps students go from concept to application by building on previously mastered knowledge from other courses. Organized into four logical units, Kyle: Essentials of Pediatric Nursing covers a broad scope of topics with an emphasis on common issues and pediatric-specific information. In addition, it has a variety of learning features to ensure student retention, such as, Healthy People 2010 boxes, Threaded Case Studies and Comparison Charts highlighting common diseases. Plus, it includes a BONUS CD-ROM and companion website that provide numerous resources for both students and instructors, including video clips of each developmental stage and care of the hospitalized child!

Awarded first place in the 2017 AJN Book of the Year Awards in the Child Health category. Known for its accuracy, evidence-based focus, and engaging writing style, Wong’s Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 10th Edition has been the #1 title in the pediatric nursing market since it first published in 1980! Thoroughly revised to equip you with the latest research and guidelines for treating children today, it encourages a whole-body approach by beginning with child development and health promotion to better understand the later chapters on specific health problems. A new chapter featuring all systems cancers provides comprehensive information in one place. Nursing Care Plans now incorporate additional case studies to personalize interventions and promote critical thinking.

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. Developmental approach clearly identifies developmental tasks and influences at each stage of a child’s growth. Emphasis on wellness features health promotion chapters for each developmental stage of childhood. Critical thinking case studies with answers are found throughout the text. Quality patient outcomes are highlighted within nursing management discussions for major diseases and disorders. Drug alerts draw attention to potential safety issues, reflecting QSEN safety initiative. Family focus includes a separate family chapter as well as family content and Family-Centered Care boxes integrated throughout the text. Community Focus boxes provide resources and guidance on caring for children outside the clinical setting. Evidence-Based Practice boxes focus attention on the application of research and critical thought processes to support and guide the outcomes of nursing care. Chapter on complementary & alternative therapy cover timely topics to aid in providing complete, comprehensive care. Nursing care plans provide a model for planning patient care and include rationales that provide the "why." Research Focus boxes highlight current studies that impact pediatric nursing today. Cultural content and Cultural Considerations boxes are integrated throughout the text to draw attention to customs and beliefs of different cultures that influence childcare. Atraumatic Care boxes contain techniques for care that minimize pain, discomfort, or stress. Nursing tips offer helpful hints and practical, clinical information of a non-emergency nature. Nursing alerts feature critical information that MUST BE considered in providing care. Emergency Treatment sections provide a quick reference in critical situations. Nursing care guidelines provide clear, step-by-step instructions for performing specific skills or procedures.

Unit I Modern Concepts of Child Care Chapter 1: Concepts of Child Care Chapter 2: Child Welfare Chapter 3: Differences Between Children and Adults Chapter 4: Care of Sick Child Chapter 5: Preventive Pediatrics Unit II The Healthy Child Chapter 6: Growth and Development Chapter 7: Needs of Normal Children Unit III Nursing Care of A Neonate Chapter 8: Care of A Normal Newborn Chapter 9: Care of Low Birth Weight Chapter 10: Common Neonatal Disorders Chapter 11: Planning and Organization of Neonatal Unit Unit IV Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness Chapter 12: Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness Unit V Nursing Management in Common Childhood Diseases Chapter 13: Nutritional Deficiency Disorders Chapter 14: Disorders of Respiratory System Chapter 15: Disorders of Gastrointestinal System Chapter 16: Disorders of Cardiovascular System Chapter 17: Disorders of Hematological System Chapter 18: Disorders of Genitourinary System Chapter 19: Disorders of Neurological System Chapter 20: Disorders of Endocrine System Chapter 21: Disorders of Musculoskeletal System Chapter 22: Disorders of Skin, Eyes and Ears Chapter 23: Common Communicable Diseases Chapter 24: Pediatric Emergencies Chapter 25: HIV/AIDS in Children Chapter 26: Management of Common Behavior Disorders Chapter 27: Management of Common Psychiatric Problems Chapter 28: Management of Challenged Children Chapter 29: Welfare Services for Handicapped Children Chapter 30: Child Health Nursing Procedures Appendices Appendix I: Sample Question Papers Appendix II: Calculation of Fluid Requirement for Children Appendix III: Formulas for Calculation of Various Tube Sizes Index

Essentials of Pediatric Nursing is intended for Pediatric Nursing courses with an integrated pediatric curriculum. It provides a unique concept-based approach and nursing process focus, that helps students go from concept to application by building on previously mastered knowledge from other courses. Organized into four logical units, Kyle: Essentials of Pediatric Nursing covers a broad scope of topics with an emphasis on common issues and pediatric-specific information. In addition, it has a variety of learning features to ensure student retention, such as, Healthy People 2020 boxes, Threaded Case Studies and Comparison Charts highlighting common diseases; as well as twice as many NCLEX-Style Student Review questions (over800 questions!). New features include Evidence-based Practice boxes and Atraumatic Care boxes, as well as Concepts in Action Animations. Plus, it includes a companion website that provides numerous resources for both students and instructors, including video clips of each developmental stage and care of the hospitalized child. "

This convenient, money-saving package is a must-have for students training for a career in nursing. It includes the Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing textbook and Virtual Clinical Excursions 3.0.

The intent of CanadianEssentials of Pediatric Nursing is to provide the nurse with the basis needed for sound nursing care of children in Canada. The main objective is to aid the students in building a strong knowledge base that reflects the Canadian context as well as to assist with the development of critical thinking skills. The book covers a broad scope of topics, placing emphasis on common issues and pediatric-specific content. The text presents the important differences when caring for children as compared to caring for adults. Rather than repeating medical-surgical content, the text builds upon that knowledge base. A nursing process approach provides relevant information in a concise and non-redundant manner. In Unit IV, specific nursing process content is discussed as appropriate for given disorders.