Comprehensive Neonatal Nursing Care, Sixth Edition

The sixth edition of this acclaimed neonatal nursing text provides a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to neonatal care, integrating physiologic, pathophysiologic, and nursing management perspectives. Designed for nurses at all levels—from undergraduate and graduate students to advanced practice clinicians—the text emphasizes bedside care, advanced practice decision-making, and family-centered approaches. It incorporates the latest research, emerging technologies, and global trends, while providing practical tools such as case studies, evidence-based practice boxes, QSEN competencies, and online resources to support high-quality, safe, and effective neonatal care.

Key Features

• Detailed physiologic and embryologic foundation for each neonatal body system
• Evidence-based interventions explaining the rationale behind clinical presentations
• Integrates quality and safety frameworks through QSEN competencies
• Case studies, parent handouts, online resources, and evidence-based practice boxes
• Coverage of new technologies, including neonatal healthcare simulation and updated neonatal resuscitation protocols
• Addresses trauma-informed care, neuroprotective factors, genomics, maternal-fetal units, and neonatal abstinence syndrome
• Emphasis on family-centered care, palliative protocols, and parent perspectives
• Leadership, cost management, and emerging global trends in neonatal care
• Multimedia resources including video clips, podcasts, and highlighted alerts for emergency, quality, and family concerns
• Authored by internationally renowned leaders in neonatal nursing