Book Description
This new third edition covers conditions seen in the primary care of children, emphasizing prevention as well as management of problems from the nurse practitioner perspective. It begins with an overview of the status of children in the United States and a review of developmental theory, followed by guidelines on how to assess children and families. A significant portion of the text is devoted to issues of daily living that are a part of every child's growth and issues that could lead to health problems (nutrition, toilet training) unless appropriate guidance is given. Disease processes often encountered by the pediatric primary provider are addressed through discussions of assessment, differential diagnosis, management, and prevention.


Book Info
Oregon Health Science Univ. School of Nursing, Portland. Brandon/Hill Nursing List selection (#266). Provides a comprehensive resource for students and practitioners on the development, functional health patterns related to health maintenance, and psychosocial well-being of children. Uses the latest standards and guidelines. Previous edition: c2000.


About the Author
Catherine E. Burns, PhD, RN, CPNP, FAAN, Professor, Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Specialty, Oregon Health Sciences University, School of Nursing, Portland, OR; Ardys M. Dunn, PhD, RN, PNP, Associate Professor, University of Portland School of Nursing, Portland, OR; Margaret A. Brady, PhD, RN, CPNP, Professor, California State University Long Beach, Department of Nursing; Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Miller Children's Hospital, Long Beach, CA; Nancy Barber Starr, MS, RNC, CPNP, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Aurora Pediatric Associates, Aurora, CO; and Catherine Blosser, RN, CPNP, MPA, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Multnomah County Health Department, Portland, OR

ANNOTATION

The book contains predominantly black-and-white illustrations, with some color illustrations.

FROM THE CRITICS

Mary Lou Korpon

This second edition is designed to complement and surpass its predecessor published in 1996. It is nicely divided into sections such as development, health patterns, and disease topics which comprise holistic care. In addition, there are new chapters to deal with timely topics such as complimentary medicine and environmental issues. The purpose is to provide both a handbook for new and experienced nurse practitioners and a textbook for students. Pediatrics is a constantly changing and evolving field. Currently available references must always must always be updated to reflect this. The editors have provided a book that can be used throughout a career. This book is written at an appropriate level and can be used by students and nurse practitioners in practice. The table of contents reveals a comprehensive list of appropriate topics without duplication or significant omissions. The additions included in this edition are needed and current topics of interest. The contributors are all pediatric nurse practitioners and the majority are involved in academia. This qualifies them as experts in this field. Pediatric primary care topics are covered with an emphasis on a holistic approach. For the most part, the illustrations are in black-and-white, with some color photos of commonly seen problems included. If this book is to functin well as a teaching tool, complementary slides of other conditions need to be included. All the chapters, from well child care to disease processes are well done and follow a consistent approach to the subject matter. This is a necessary update to the first edition. In pediatric primary care, there is always a need for updated information. Some otheravailable resources are adequate, but if they are not written by PNPs, the essential components which make nurse practitioners unique are often lacking. I would recommend this book to educators, beginning PNPs, and experienced PNPs.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Mary Lou Korpon, MS, RN, CPNP (Medical University of South Carolina College of Nursing)Description: This second edition is designed to complement and surpass its predecessor published in 1996. It is nicely divided into sections such as development, health patterns, and disease topics which comprise holistic care. In addition, there are new chapters to deal with timely topics such as complimentary medicine and environmental issues. Purpose: The purpose is to provide both a handbook for new and experienced nurse practitioners and a textbook for students. Pediatrics is a constantly changing and evolving field. Currently available references must always must always be updated to reflect this. The editors have provided a book that can be used throughout a career. Audience: This book is written at an appropriate level and can be used by students and nurse practitioners in practice. The table of contents reveals a comprehensive list of appropriate topics without duplication or significant omissions. The additions included in this edition are needed and current topics of interest. The contributors are all pediatric nurse practitioners and the majority are involved in academia. This qualifies them as experts in this field. Features: Pediatric primary care topics are covered with an emphasis on a holistic approach. For the most part, the illustrations are in black-and-white, with some color photos of commonly seen problems included. If this book is to functin well as a teaching tool, complementary slides of other conditions need to be included. All the chapters, from well child care to disease processes are well done and follow a consistent approach to the subject matter. Assessment: This is a necessary update to the first edition. In pediatric primary care, there is always a need for updated information. Some other available resources are adequate, but if they are not written by PNPs, the essential components which make nurse practitioners unique are often lacking. I would recommend this book to educators, beginning PNPs, and experienced PNPs.

RATING

3 Stars from Doody

ACCREDITATION