Clinical and Didactic Educator, Cuyahoga Community College, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio Director, Nursing Education & Professional Practice The MetroHealth System Department of Nursing, Cleveland, Ohio
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Pediatric Nursing: An Overview 1.Issues and Trends in Pediatric Nursing 2.Standards of Practice and Ethical Considerations Psycho-Social-Cultural Assessment of the Child and the Family 3.Family Dynamics and Communicating with Children and Families 4.Cultural, Spiritual, and Environmental Influences on the Child 5.End-of-Life Care 6.Communicable Diseases Growth and Development of the Child 7.Growth and Development 8.Newborns and Infants 9.Toddlers and Preschoolers 10.School-Age Children 11.Adolescents Common Illnesses or Disorders in Childhood and Home Care 12.Respiratory Disorders 13.Cardiovascular Disorders 14.Neurological and Sensory Disorders 15.Mental Health Disorders 16.Gastrointestinal Disorders 17.Renal disorders 18.Endocrine disorders 19.Reproductive and Genetic Disorders 20.Hematologic, Immunologic, and Neoplastic Disorders 21.Musculoskeletal Disorders 22.Dermatologic Diseases Appendix A: Asthma Action Plan Appendix B: Recommended Immunization Schedules for Children and Adolescents Aged 18 Years or Younger Appendix C: Car Seat Safety Appendix D: Growth Charts Appendix E: Pediatric Fluid and Electrolyte Requirements Photo and Illustration Credits Index