Essentials of Pediatric Nursing is designed for courses with an integrated pediatric nursing curriculum, offering a concept-based approach that emphasizes the nursing process. It guides students from understanding fundamental concepts to applying them in real-world pediatric care. By building on knowledge acquired in previous courses, the text ensures a seamless transition from theory to practice while focusing on common pediatric issues and child-specific nursing considerations. Key Features Concept-Based Approach: Organizes content around key nursing concepts to foster deeper understanding and clinical application. Four Logical Units: Covers a broad range of pediatric topics, from growth and development to care of the hospitalized child. Learning Enhancements: Includes Healthy People 2010 boxes, threaded case studies, and comparison charts highlighting common diseases for improved retention. Multimedia Resources: BONUS CD-ROM and companion website offer video clips of developmental stages and pediatric care scenarios. Student and Instructor Support: Provides extensive resources to aid learning, instruction, and practical application in pediatric nursing. Integrated Nursing Process: Encourages students to apply assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in pediatric care situations.
