**Selected for Doody's Core Titles(R) 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Pediatrics**
As the #1 title in the pediatric nursing market for over 40 years,
Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 11th Edition
continues to leverage its trademark developmental approach as it equips readers with the very latest research and guidelines for treating children today. The text utilizes a highly-readable writing style and encourages a whole-body approach - beginning with child development and health promotion to better understand the later chapters on specific health problems. This new eleventh edition also features Next Generation NCLEX
(R)
-style case studies and questions, a new chapter covering all systems cancers, additional case studies within the nursing care plans, and updated and expanded evidence-based content throughout to best reflect the latest standards and trends impacting pediatric nursing care today.
Developmental approach
clearly identifies developmental tasks and influences at each stage of a child's growth.
Emphasis on wellness
features health promotion chapters for each developmental stage of childhood.
Critical thinking case studies
with answers are found throughout the text.
Quality patient outcomes
are highlighted within nursing management discussions for major diseases and disorders.
Drug alerts
draw attention to potential safety issues, reflecting QSEN safety initiative.
Family focus
includes a separate family chapter as well as family content and
Family-Centered Care
boxes integrated throughout the text.
Community Focus
boxes
provide resources and guidance on caring for children outside the clinical setting.
Evidence-Based Practice
focus attention on the application of research and critical thought processes to support and guide the outcomes of nursing care.
Chapter on complementary & alternative therapy
cover timely topics to aid in providing complete, comprehensive care.
Nursing care plans
provide a model for planning patient care and include rationales that provide the "why."
Research Focus
highlight current studies that impact pediatric nursing today.
Cultural content
and
Cultural Considerations
are integrated throughout the text to draw attention to customs and beliefs of different cultures that influence childcare.
Atraumatic Care
contain techniques for care that minimize pain, discomfort, or stress.
Nursing tips
offer helpful hints and practical, clinical information of a non-emergency nature.
Nursing alerts
feature critical information that MUST BE considered in providing care.
Emergency Treatment
sections
provide a quick reference in critical situations.
Nursing care guidelines
provide clear, step-by-step instructions for performing specific skills or procedures.
NEW! Next Generation NCLEX
-style case studies and questions
are included in the text and on the companion Evolve website.
NEW!
Pediatric Quality Indicator
present a bigger picture of hospitals and how they look at quality and safety.
Applying Evidence to Practice
outline up-to-date procedures to reinforce best practices.
NEW! Concept lists
have been added to the beginning of chapters to aid programs using a concept-based curriculum.
NEW! Separate chapter on cancer
focuses on best-practices within this specialized area of pediatric care.
NEW! Expanded information on the Zika virus
ensures you are grounded in the latest evidence-based information.
NEW! Updated genetics content
keeps you up to date in this always evolving area of medicine.
NEW! Expanded content on the different roles in pediatric nursing
reflect nursing responsibilities and the most common pediatric nursing subsets utilized in practice today.
UPDATED! Content on autism spectrum disorders
has been updated to
keep you in the know on the latest practice standards used in this rapidly expanding area of pediatric care.
NEW! Information on Narcan
reinforces how to properly apply the injection.
UPDATED!
Translating Evidence into Practice
have been updated to focus attention on application of both research and critical thought processes to support and guide the outcomes of nursing care.