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Core Curriculum for Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners

  • 1 Edición - 5 de diciembre de 2006
  • Última edición
  • Autores: National Association of Pediatric Nurse, Association of Faculties of Pediatric Nu
  • Editor: Nancy A. Ryan-Wenger
  • Idioma: Inglés

2007 AJN Book of the Year Award WinnerWritten by expert pediatric nurse practitioners, this resource is a fully endorsed compendium of essential information. Using an easy-to-use… Leer más

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2007 AJN Book of the Year Award WinnerWritten by expert pediatric nurse practitioners, this resource is a fully endorsed compendium of essential information. Using an easy-to-use outline format, it defines the parameters of the specialty by outlining the entire scope of PNP practice and covers everything in the Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNP) certification exams. In light of the increase in the number of PNP programs and students seeking certification, Core Curriculum for Primary Pediatric Nurse Practitioners offers the big-picture view that every PNP needs.

Puntos claves

  • Authored and endorsed by the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) and the Association of Faculties of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (AFPNP).
  • Chapters that cover the continuum of PNP practice, such as the Role of the PNP, Wellness Issues, Growth and Development, Genetics, diagnosing and managing Common Illnesses and Chronic Conditions, Pediatric Emergencies, Pharmacology, and Treatment Guides.
  • Concise outline format is accessible and user-friendly.
  • Covers all content on both the ANCB and ANCC certification exams

Índice

Section 1: Role of the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner


1. Evolution of the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Role


2. Essential Elements of the Advanced Practice Role for Pediatric Nurse
Practitioners


3. Clinical Reasoning and Clinical Decision Making

Section 2: Health Assessment and Physical Examination


4. Measures of Child Growth and Development


5. Assessment of the Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat


6. Assessment of the Pulmonary System


7. Assessment of the Cardiovascular System


8. Assessment of the Gastrointestinal System


9. Assessment of the Reproductive and Urologic Systems


10. Assessment of the Integumentary System


11. Assessment of the Hematologic and Lymphatic Systems


12. Assessment of the Musculoskeletal System


13. Assessment of the Neurologic System

Section 3: Special Topics in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention


14. Core Concepts in Genetics


15. Immunizations


16. Nutrition


17. Preconceptional and Prenatal Role


18. Care of the Newborn Before Hospital Discharge


19. Newborns and Infants


20. Preterm Infant Follow-up Care


21. Child Abuse and Neglect


22. Toddlers, Preschoolers, and School-agers


23. Mental Health Promotion and Mental Health Screening for
Children and Adolescents


24. Sports Participation: Evaluation and Monitoring


25. Early Adolescents, Late Adolescents, and College-age Young Adults


26. Sexuality and Birth Control

Section 4: Diagnosis and Management of Common Illness in Children and Adolescents


27. Common Illness of the Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat


28. Common Illness of the Pulmonary System


29. Common Illness of the Cardiovascular System


30. Common Illness of the Gastrointestinal System


31. Common Illness of the Reproductive and Urologic Systems


32. Common Illness of the Integumentary System


33. Common Illness of the Hematologic and Lymphatic Systems


34. Common Illness of the Musculoskeletal System


35. Common Illness of the Neurologic System

Section 5: Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Conditions in Children and Adolescents


36. Asthma


37. Cerebral Palsy


38. Childhood Cancer


39. Cleft Lip and Palate


40. Common Genetic Conditions in Children


41. Common Mental Health Disorders in Children and Adolescents


42. Congenital Heart Disease


43. Cystic Fibrosis


44. Diabetes Types 1 and 2


45. Eating Disorders


46. Epilepsy


47. Hemoglobinopathies


48. Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis


49. Learning Disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder


50. Chronic Renal Failure in Children


51. Spina Bifida and Other Myelodysplasias

Section 6: Diagnostic, Medication, and Treatment Guides for Children and
Adolescents



52. Readiness for Handling Pediatric Emergencies in the Primary Care Office


53. Diagnostic Tests for Pediatric Clinical Decision Making


54. Pharmacodynamic Considerations Unique to Neonates, Infants, Children, and
Adolescents


55. Pain Management for Children


56. Complementary and Alternative Therapy


57. Nonpharmacologic Treatments and Pediatric Procedures

Section 7: Using Evidence-Based Practice to Improve Outcomes in Outpatient Settings


58. Evolving Roles for Pediatric Nurse Practitioners

Detalles del producto

  • Edición: 1
  • Última edición
  • Publicado: 5 de diciembre de 2006
  • Idioma: Inglés

Sobre el editor

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Nancy A. Ryan-Wenger

Afiliaciones y experiencia
Professor and Director, Pediatric and School Nurse Practitioner Programs, College of Nursing, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH