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Pediatric Nursing

by Debra L. Price

Book Details

Publisher:Elsevier Health Sciences
Published:2008-01-01
Pages:553
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

Part of the popular LPN Threads series, the new edition of this market-leading textbook presents a clear, well-organized exploration of pediatric nursing for LPN/LVN students. It integrates cutting edge information with updated content, offering useful learning tools to reinforce fundamental concepts. Organized according to developmental stages, the book covers pediatric nursing from infancy to adolescence, with a separate chapter on end-of-life care for children and their families. With its eas

Our Review

This comprehensive pediatric nursing textbook delivers essential knowledge for LPN/LVN students preparing for clinical practice, organizing content by developmental stages from infancy through adolescence. The developmental approach creates a logical framework for understanding age-specific care requirements and nursing interventions. Updated content integrates current healthcare practices while maintaining focus on fundamental pediatric nursing concepts that form the foundation of quality patient care. Learning tools throughout the text reinforce key information and help students master critical thinking skills needed for clinical settings.

What distinguishes this resource is its dedicated coverage of pediatric end-of-life care, addressing a challenging but crucial aspect of nursing practice often overlooked in foundational texts. The developmental organization mirrors real-world clinical thinking, helping students anticipate and respond to patients' evolving needs across childhood. Nursing students will appreciate how complex concepts are broken down into manageable, clinically relevant information that builds confidence before entering practice. This textbook effectively bridges theoretical knowledge and practical application for those entering pediatric healthcare fields.

Themes

Medical

Subjects

Medical