Pediatric Nursing Made Incredibly Easy

Create a strong foundation in pediatric nursing care -- and gain empowering skills and confidence -- with the fully updated Pediatric Nursing made Incredibly Easy!®, 3rd Edition. This fully illustrated, enjoyable guide offers easy-to-remember ways to strengthen your understanding and retention of common pediatric conditions at every level of child development. An irreplaceable on-the-job reference for all new nurses, this go-to resource supports class materials, is the ideal study partner for NCLEX®, HESI or CPN exam preparation, and is an excellent refresher for experienced nurses.  Absorb expert knowledge and real-life guidance on pediatric nursing care: * NEW and updated content in concise, bulleted format for easy quick-reference * End-of-book learning support - the "Practice Makes Perfect" practice test that mimics NCLEX® style and content * Dozens of colorful diagrams and illustrations that outline core terms and concepts, with easy-to-retain definitions and clinical guidance on topics such as: * The role of the pediatric nurse, family-centered care, and pediatric care standards * Pediatric pain assessment and management * Meeting the needs of the hospitalized and special needs child * Developmental aspects of pediatric care - factors that influence growth and development in infancy, early childhood, middle childhood and adolescence * Common pediatric conditions affecting different body systems, including problems in the neurologic, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, endocrine and metabolic, hematologic and immunologic, and dermatologic systems * Infectious diseases and immunizations * Special chapter features include:  About the Clinical Editor Mikki Meadows-Oliver, PhD, MPH, PNP-BC, RN, is an Assistant Professor at the Yale University School of Nursing and holds a joint clinical appointment at the Pediatric Lead Poisoning Prevention Program at Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, Connecticut.      Just the facts - a quick summary of content at the start of each chapter"Nurse Joy and Jake" - expert insights that explain key concepts, provide important care reminders and offer reassuranceCultured pearls - insights on unique cultural aspects of care, by cultural groupMemory joggers - memory aids that help you grasp and retain difficult conceptsGrowing pains - descriptions, expectations and risks for each developmental stageIt's all relative - teaching tips and checklists for family educationAdvice from experts - helpful tips and insights from experienced pediatric nursesEducation edge - teaching tips and checklists for patient educationQuick quiz - multiple-choice, end-of-chapter questions written in NCLEX® format, followed by answers and rationales