Core Curriculum

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Core Curriculum for the Nursing Care of Children and Their Families

Co-Editors
Marion E. Broome, PhD, RN, FAAN
Judy Rollins, MS, RN

Associate Editors
Richard E. Harbin, MSN, MEd, RN, CPNP
Mary Kachoyeanos, EdD, RN, FAAN
Barbara C. Woodring, EdD, RN

• New hardback, 500-plus-page format reflects advances in pediatric nursing care and patient management.
• Thirty-one chapters contributed by experts in the field of pediatric nursing care present updated and comprehensive material on a wide variety of topics on the nursing care of children and their families. Includes a comprehensive index.

Endorsed by The Society of Pediatric Nurses (SPN)

Content found in the Core Curriculum for the Nursing Care of Children and Their Families is endorsed by SPN and is based on the Standards and Guidelines for Pre-licensure and Professional Education for the Nursing Care of Children and Their Families. Intended as a reference source for pediatric nurse educators, clinicians, and students, the Core Curriculum has 31 chapters divided among 3 sections.

Plan now on adding the premier reference source for pediatric nurses to your personal and professional library The Core Curriculum for the Nursing Care of Children and Their Families,edited by Marion E. Broome, PhD, RN, FAAN, and Judy Rollins, MS, RN.

This hardback edition of The Core Curriculum is divided into 3 main sections and 31 chapters:

• Section 1 Child, Family, and Societal Factors covers the concepts of (a) anatomic structures and physiologic, psychologic, and spiritual processes in neonates, infants, children, and adolescents; (b) health behavior; (c) separation, loss, and bereavement; and (d) economic, social, and political influences.
• Section 2 Clinical Problems or Areas covers the concepts of (a) safety and injury prevention; (b) children with acute illness or injuries and their families; and (c) children with a chronic condition, disability, or special health need and their families.
• Section 3 Care Delivery covers the concepts of (a) family-centered care; (b) cultural competence; (c) communication; and (d) values and moral and ethical reasoning.

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Chapter Contents

Chapter 1 Biologic Development Sandra M. Hicks, MSN, RN Chapter 2 Physiologic Principles Unique to Children Mary Lou Gotisha, MSN, RN Jeanne Braby, MSN, RN, CCRN Chapter 3 Cognitive and Psychosocial Development Mary A. Baroni, PhD, RN, CPNP Chapter 4 Health, Psychosocial, and Developmental Screening and Assessment Judith Schurr Salzer, RN, MSN, CPNP Chapter 5 Health Behavior Ruth Bindler, MS, RN,C Chapter 6 Separation, Loss, and Bereavement Lois J. Pearson, MEd, CCLS Chapter 7 Home and Family Martha J. Bradshaw, PhD, RN Chapter 8 Community Influences Marion L. Donohoe, MSN, RN Chapter 9 Influences of Regulatory Mechanisms and Policies of Health Care Barbara Velsor-Friedrich, PhD, RN Chapter 10 Injury Control Jenifer M. Wincek, MSN, RN, CPNP Chapter 11 Acute Illness, Injury, and Hospitalization: Effects on the Child Virginia E. Maikler, PhD, RN Chapter 12 Acute Illness: Effects on the Child's Family Elizabeth A. Bossert, DNS, RN Dynette Hart, DrPH, RN Chapter 13 Acute Care Illness: Care Technologies Beth S. Nachtsheim, MS, RN, PCCNP Chapter 14 Acute Illness: Symptom Management Deborah G. Loman, PhD, RN, CPNP Chapter 15 Acute Illness: Intervention Strategies Marion E. Broome, PhD, RN, FAAN Barbara C. Woodring, EdD, RN Chapter 16 Acute Illness: Outcomes of Care Lois Van Cleve, PhD, RN

Chapter 17 Acute Illness: The Continuum of Care Christine K. Olson, MSN, RN Chapter 18 Acute Illness: Injuries Patricia A. Moloney-Harmon, MS, RN, CCRN Chapter 19 Chronic Conditions: Effects on the Child Judith A. Vessey, PhD, RN, CRNP Maureen C. Maguire, MSN, RN Chapter 20 Chronic Conditions: Effects on the Child's Family Carolyn L. Walker, PhD, RN, CPON Chapter 21 Chronic Conditions: Care Technologies Judy Benka, MS, PNP Chapter 22 Chronic Conditions: Symptom Management Myra Martz Huth, MSN, RN Maureen E. O'Brien, PhD, RN Chapter 23 Chronic Conditions: Intervention Strategies Sandra R. Mott, MS, RN,C Chapter 24 Chronic Conditions: Outcomes of Care Joan P. Totka, MSN, RN, CDE Chapter 25 Chronic Conditions: The Continuum of Care Wendy M. Nehring, PhD, RN Chapter 26 Chronic Conditions: Selected Chronic Conditions Janice Selekman, DNSc, RN Chapter 27 Caring for the Child and Family Across the Continuum of Care Carol C. Beausang, PhD, RN Chapter 28 Family-Centered Care Elizabeth Ahmann, ScD, RN Chapter 29 Cultural Influences Francine Clark Jones, PhD, RN Chapter 30 Communication Carmel C. Mahan, MSEd, CCLS Chapter 31 Legal, Moral, and Ethical Issues of Care Teresa A. Savage, PhD, RN

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The Core Curriculum for the Nursing Care of Children and Their Families, is the specialty's No. 1 resource in meeting the diversified needs of nurses, children, and their families. This 500-page hardback publication features 3 Sections, 31 Chapters, and a Comprehensive Index. See order form for how to order this complete resource for pediatric nurses.

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