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Nursing of children. Pediatric nursing

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  • Perspectives in Paediatric Oncology Nursingby Faith Gibson; Louise Soanes; Beth Sepion

    John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2006; US$ 77.99

    Originally emanating from presentations at an international conference, this text brings together research and practice development from three perspectives: practice, management and education. Within these three sections the book presents a series of chapters written mainly by practitioners, but some in collaboration with academics. At the end of each section there is a commentary by a practitioner, manager or researcher, which aims to offer a helpful critique on the papers in their section, guiding the reader to consider other areas of research and practice development. At a time when practitioners are being called to produce and use evidence in their practice, this book should offer a valuable contribution to that evidence base. more...

  • Caring for Children and Familiesby Ian Peate; Lisa Whiting

    John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2006; US$ 66.99

    This text will help students understand fundamental aspects of clinical practice in order to provide safe and effective care to children and their families in various situations. When in clinical practice, students may find themselves being supervised from a distance, and as such, this text will help the student when they find themselves in a variety of settings to assist their integration of theory and practice. The reader will develop their paediatric caring skills with a sound knowledge base, which will underpin the safe and effective delivery of care. * User-friendly writing style * Contributions from expert paediatric academic staff and skilled clinicians * One of the few books that deal with clinical practice specifically related to,... more...

  • Nursing Excellence for Children and Familiesby Martha Craft-Rosenberg; Marilyn Krajicek

    Springer Publishing Company 2006; US$ 65.00

    Written by nationally recognized experts, this book provides the gold standard of nursing care for infants, children, and families, including implications for children and families. Through systematic consensus building led by the American Academy of Nursing's Child Family Expert Panel over a 4-year period, leaders of 12 nursing organizations have used their own organizational standards to identify the core elements required for successful nursing excellence. more...

  • Clinical Assessment and Monitoring in Childrenby Diana Fergusson

    John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2009; US$ 45.99

    Assessment and monitoring are fundamental aspects of the care of the acutely ill child, especially in high dependency areas and critical care units. Clinical Assessment and Monitoring in Children is a practical, introductory guide which provides detailed information on assessment and monitoring techniques, including physical assessment, physiological monitoring and an appraisal of additional assessment tools to enable practitioners to develop effective skills. The book adopts a physical systems approach, discusses assessment strategies and tools (starting with the least invasive and moving to the more complex) and examines how to analyse and apply the information to provide ongoing care. Each chapter explores physical assessment and examination... more...

  • Nursing the Highly Dependent Child or Infantby Michaela Dixon; Doreen Crawford; Debra Teasdale; Jan Murphy

    John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2009; US$ 70.99

    Nursing the Highly Dependent Child or Infant: A Manual of Care provides an accessible and clinical guide to the caring for the acutely ill child. It provides guidance on the specific nursing skills required to care for children and infants who require a 'step up' level of care from those on the general paediatric ward or a 'step down' level of care on discharge from neonatal or paediatric critical care facilities. Chapters follow a general systems approach, covering themes such as respiratory care, renal care and cardiac care as well as covering specialities such as neuro-trauma, burns and transportation of the acutely ill infant or child. Other areas explored include pain and sedation, monitoring and meeting the nutritional needs of the highly... more...

  • Promoting Health in Children and Young Peopleby Karen Moyse

    John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2009; US$ 60.99

    Promoting the health and wellbeing of children and young people is a vital part of every child nurse’s role. Promoting Health in Children and Young People provides practical guidance on everyday health issues such as preventing obesity, dental health, skin care and prevention of diseases and infections. It explores best practice for nursing children with chronic illnesses such as asthma, cancer, diabetes and disabilities, and gives guidance on promoting the health of adolescents looking at issues of sexual health, smoking, drugs and alcohol. Each chapter discusses key health promotion messages, relevant government policy and health promotion activities. This accessible text provides nurses with the skills and knowledge to transform... more...

  • Pflegediagnosen für die Kinder- und Jugendlichenpflege: Ein Praxisbuch (German Edition)by Margret Weissenbacher; Elisabeth Horvath; Martha Böhm; Michaela Gansch; Johanna Göb; Kristina Birgit Grau; Brigitte Krenn; Anneliese Kröpfl; Angelika Krutil; Ursula Molidor; Burgi Osl; Brigitte Rauchöcker; Manuela Smetana; Gertrude Stoiber; Christa Tax

    Springer 2008; US$ 49.95

    Erstmals in Buchform ? eine Liste mit 36 Pflegediagnosen für die Kinder- und Jugendlichenpflege. Übersichtlich und gut strukturiert erläutern die Expertinnen: Definition, Merkmale, Ursachen und Einflüsse, Symptome und Risikofaktoren. Pflegeziele, notwendige Pflegemaßnahmen und Vorschläge für die Praxis helfen dem Fachpersonal in der Pflege, korrekte Pflegediagnosen zu erstellen und die Pflege zu planen. Das praktische und übersichtliche Buch basiert auf den Ergebnissen der Projektgruppe des Berufsverbandes Kinderkrankenpflege Österreich (BKKÖ), die die Pflegediagnosen der NANDA hinsichtlich der Kinder- und Jugendlichenpflege überarbeitete. more...

  • Schaum's Outline of Pediatric Nursingby Mary Ann Cantrell

    McGraw-Hill 2010; US$ 22.00

    Study faster, learn better, and get top grades Modified to conform to the current curriculum, Schaum's Outline of Pediatric Nursing complements these courses in scope and sequence to help you understand its basic concepts. The book offers extra practice on topics such as health promotion and health problems of children in infancy, early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence. You’ll also get coverage on chronic illnesses and disabilities in children and dysfunctions of the various systems of the body in children. Features: Professional case studies and 122 review questions Comprehensive review of specialized topics such as impact of cognitive or sensory impairment on the child and family, family-centered home... more...

  • Ethical and Philosophical Aspects of Nursing Children and Young Peopleby Gosia M. Brykczynska; Joan Simons

    John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2011; US$ 47.99

    Nurses and healthcare professionals are constantly faced with ethical and philosophical dilemmas when working with children in everyday practice. Ethical and Philosophical Aspects of Nursing Children and young people is a comprehensive text on the ethics and philosophy behind paediatric nursing, that reflects some of the contemporary issues encountered while working with children and young people. This important new book provides a philosophical and historical analysis of the subject, looking at a review of sociological and political theories concerning the nature of childhood, and providing a critical analysis of contemporary notions about childhood. It then goes on to look at moral theories and their application to paediatric nursing practice,... more...

  • Care Planning in Children and Young People's Nursingby Doris Corkin; Sonya Clarke; Lorna Liggett

    John Wiley & Sons 2011; US$ 46.99

    Care Planning in Children and Young People's Nursing addresses a selection of the most common concerns that arise when planning care for infants, children and young people within the hospital and community setting. Clear and detailed this text utilizes images and case studies to provide a holistic insight into the practice of care planning through the report of current research, best available evidence, policy and education which reflects both the uniqueness and diversity of contemporary children's nursing. more...