AACN Core Curriculum for Pediatric High Acuity, Progressive, and Critical Care Nursing (3rd Edition) – PDF

Description

The AACN Core Curriculum for Pediatric High Acuity, Progressive, and Critical Care, Third Edition, (PDF) is a crucial resource for healthcare professionals dedicated to delivering extraordinary care to critically ill or injured pediatric patients. As the complexity of cases in inpatient departments continues to rise and pediatric critical care transforms beyond the initial stages of illness, a profound understanding of this specialty is ever more essential. Pediatric acute and critical care nurses not only prioritize the health and wellbeing of their young patients but also provide vital support to families while effectively coordinating the efforts of a multidisciplinary team of caregivers. This comprehensive text emphasizes evidence-based practices and the importance of professionalism, clearly illustrating the significant impact of pediatric critical care nurses on the ongoing enhancement of care quality.

Perfect for pediatric critical care and acute care nurses, as well as those engaged in high acuity and critical care education and continuing professional development, the AACN Core Curriculum for Pediatric High Acuity, Progressive, and Critical Care, 3rd Edition serves as a definitive guide reflecting core AACN standards for exemplary nursing practice. The curriculum encompasses a broad spectrum of anatomic, physiologic, cognitive, and psychosocial changes throughout the pediatric developmental timeline. Each chapter is system-focused, providing insights into developmental anatomy and physiology, detailed clinical assessments, pharmacological information, diagnostic tests, and therapeutic procedures. For each type of illness and injury, essential details regarding pathophysiology, etiology, risk factors, signs and symptoms, nursing and collaborative inter-professional management, and potential complications are explored in depth.

What’s New in the Third Edition:

• Incorporates the latest advancements in patient management and current pediatric drug information
• Offers updated case studies and review questions/answers aligned with the latest version of the CCRN® Pediatric exam
• Features a newly developed chapter that addresses professional nursing issues, focusing on quality, safety, communication, teamwork, work environments, and personal wellness

Key Features:

• Presents comprehensive coverage of multi-system problems
• Utilizes case studies to illustrate real patient scenarios
• Structured in an easy-to-read outline format that facilitates quick information retrieval
• Authored and endorsed by AACN and recognized subject matter experts affiliated with AACN
• Equips nursing students and exam candidates with relevant, up-to-date information for the CCRN® Pediatric exam
• Expounds on AACN’s Synergy Model for Patient Care, specifically in the realm of pediatric high acuity and critical care nursing
• Content is grounded in the most current standards of care, the scope of practice, national guidelines, key AACN initiatives, and the AACN Certification Corporation Pediatric CCRN® Test Plan

ISBNs: 978-0826133038, 978-0826133021

NOTE: This purchase includes only the eBook format of the AACN Core Curriculum for Pediatric High Acuity, Progressive, and Critical Care Nursing, 3rd Edition, in PDF. A converted ePub format is available upon request at no additional charge. Please note that access codes are not included.