Principles of Pediatric Nursing

Principles of Pediatric Nursing provides a clear and comprehensive foundation for nursing students transitioning into pediatric care. Emphasizing growth and development, family-centered care, and health promotion, the text highlights the unique physiological, developmental, and psychosocial considerations involved in caring for children. By contrasting pediatric nursing with adult-focused care, it helps learners develop the mindset and clinical judgment needed to deliver safe, developmentally appropriate, and compassionate care to infants, children, and adolescents.

Key Features

• Strong emphasis on growth and development across all pediatric age groups.
• Focus on family-centered care and health promotion, prevention, and maintenance.
• Clear comparison between pediatric and adult nursing care to highlight key differences.
• Integration of Healthy People 2030 objectives to align care with national health priorities.
• New Focus on Genetics feature to support understanding of genetic influences on pediatric health.
• New QSEN Concept feature demonstrating application of Quality and Safety Education for Nurses competencies in clinical practice.
• Student-friendly approach that enhances visualization, understanding, and application of pediatric nursing principles.