Pediatric Nursing Made Incredibly Easy

Create a strong foundation in pediatric nursing care -- and gain empowering skills and confidence -- with the fully updated Pediatric Nursing made Incredibly Easy!(R), 3rd Edition.

This fully illustrated, enjoyable guide offers easy-to-remember ways to strengthen your understanding and retention of common pediatric conditions at every level of child development. An irreplaceable on-the-job reference for all new nurses, this go-to resource supports class materials, is the ideal study partner for NCLEX(R), HESI or CPN exam preparation, and is an excellent refresher for experienced nurses.

Absorb expert knowledge and real-life guidance on pediatric nursing care:

·         NEW and updated content in concise, bulleted format for easy quick-reference

·         End-of-book learning support - the "Practice Makes Perfect" practice test that mimics NCLEX(R) style and content

·         Dozens of colorful diagrams and illustrations that outline core terms and concepts, with easy-to-retain definitions and clinical guidance on topics such as:

·         The role of the pediatric nurse, family-centered care, and pediatric care standards

·         Pediatric pain assessment and management

·         Meeting the needs of the hospitalized and special needs child

·         Developmental aspects of pediatric care - factors that influence growth and development in infancy, early childhood, middle childhood and adolescence

·         Common pediatric conditions affecting different body systems, including problems in the neurologic, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, endocrine and metabolic, hematologic and immunologic, and dermatologic systems

·         Infectious diseases and immunizations

·         Special chapter features include:

·         Just the facts - a quick summary of content at the start of each chapter

·         "Nurse Joy and Jake" - expert insights that explain key concepts, provide important care reminders and offer reassurance

·         Cultured pearls - insights on unique cultural aspects of care, by cultural group

·         Memory joggers - memory aids that help you grasp and retain difficult concepts

·         Growing pains - descriptions, expectations and risks for each developmental stage

·         It's all relative - teaching tips and checklists for family education

·         Advice from experts - helpful tips and insights from experienced pediatric nurses

·         Education edge - teaching tips and checklists for patient education

·         Quick quiz - multiple-choice, end-of-chapter questions written in NCLEX(R) format, followed by answers and rationales