AACN Core Curriculum for Pediatric High Acuity, Progressive, and Critical Care Nursing (3rd Edition) – eBook

The AACN Core Curriculum for Pediatric High Acuity, Progressive, and Critical Care, 3rd Edition, (PDF) delivers vital content necessary for providing exceptional care to critically ill or injured children. As the complexity of cases escalates across all inpatient departments, and as pediatric critical care evolves beyond the initial phases of illness or injury, a solid understanding of pediatric critical care has become increasingly crucial. Pediatric acute and critical care nurses are tasked not only with the welfare of their patients but also with supporting their families and orchestrating the efforts of an inter-professional team of caregivers. Highlighting evidence-based practices and professionalism, this indispensable resource encapsulates the pivotal role of pediatric critical care nurses and their significant contributions to the continuous improvement of care quality.

Ideal for pediatric critical care and acute care nurses, high acuity/critical care courses, and continuing education, AACN Core Curriculum for Pediatric High Acuity, Progressive, and Critical Care, Third Edition, contains core AACN guidelines for the highest quality nursing practice. The text covers anatomic, physiologic, cognitive, and psychosocial changes that occur throughout the pediatric lifespan. Chapters are systems focused and review developmental anatomy and physiology, clinical assessment, pharmacology, diagnostic tests, and therapeutic procedures. For each type of disease and injury, information is provided on pathophysiology, etiology, risk factors, signs and symptoms, nursing and collaborative inter-professional management, and complications.

New to the Third Edition:

• Updated to include current patient management and the latest pediatric drug information
• Provides revised case studies and review questions/answers reflecting the latest version of the CCRN® Pediatric exam
• Contains a completely new chapter on professional nursing issues, including quality, safety, communications, teamwork, work environment, and personal wellness

Key Features:

• Includes in-depth coverage of multi-system problem
• Provides case studies to illustrate patient scenarios
• Presented in easy-to-read outline format for quick access to information
• Written and endorsed by AACN and AACN-affiliated subject matter experts
• Delivers comprehensive, current information for nursing students and those preparing for the CCRN® Pediatric exam
• Discusses the application of AACN’s Synergy Model for Patient Care in pediatric high acuity and critical care nursing practice
• Content is based on the most current standards of care, scope of practice, national guidelines, key AACN initiatives, and the AACN Certification Corporation Pediatric CCRN® Test Plan

978-0826133021, 978-0826133038

NOTE: This sale only consists of the eBook AACN Core Curriculum for Pediatric High Acuity, Progressive, and Critical Care Nursing, 3rd Edition in ePub format A converted PDF is available on request for free. No access codes are included.