Includes bibliographical references and index.

Human growth and development / Susan Parnell Scholtz -- Pediatric assessment and nursing care / Susan Parnell Scholtz -- Nutrition in the child / Susan Parnell Scholtz -- Health promotion / Susan Parnell Scholtz -- Nursing care of the hospitalized pediatric patient / Susan Parnell Scholtz -- Nursing care of the pediatric patient with a compromised immunological system / Vicki A. Martin -- Nursing care of the pediatric patient with fluid and electrolyte imbalances / Vicki A. Martin -- Children with integumentary healthcare needs / Vicki A. Martin -- Children with eyes, ears, nose, and throat health care needs / Vicki A. Martin -- Children with respiratory health care needs / Vicki A. Martin -- Children with cardiovascular health care needs / Susan Parnell Scholtz -- Children with hematological health care needs / Vicki A. Martin -- Nursing care of children with musculoskeletal health care needs / Susan Parnell Scholtz -- Nursing care of children with gastrointestinal health care needs / Susan Parnell Scholtz -- Children with genitourinary health care needs / Vicki A. Martin -- Children with endocrine system health care needs / Vicki A. Martin -- Children with neurological health care needs / Vicki A. Martin -- Children with mental or cognitive health care needs / Vicki A. Martin -- Children with cancer / Susan Parnell Scholtz -- Pain management in children / Susan Parnell Scholtz.

This resource for course content review of pediatric nursing and NCLEX-RN preparation features a potent learning technique-the use of unfolding case studies-to enhance critical thinking skills and enable students to think like a practicing nurse. Covering both basic and advanced nursing concepts of caring for children and families, this format embeds required content into compelling, real-life scenarios that evolve over time. These unfolding case studies are of particular value because they closely mimic real-life situations in nursing and provide situational mental models that assist students with problem-solving and critical thinking techniques. All content areas required for NCLEX-RN success are interwoven in an enjoyable format that dispels the drudgery of straightforward memorization. A variety of NCLEX-style questions are used throughout the book to familiarize students with the exam format and to help them assess their own learning. The book includes engaging eResources for enriched learning experiences. It will also be of value to faculty as a make-up guide for students who miss clinical hours, and as a reference for scenarios with standardized patients or role-play situations. Key Features: Uses unique unfolding case study method that embeds basic and advanced pediatric nursing care concepts; Promotes active learning and knowledge retention; Helps to foster problem-solving and critical thinking techniques; Provides all types of NCLEX-style questions for exam preparation; Includes eResources throughout for enhanced learning opportunities.

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