Pediatric Nursing Demystified

Joyce Y. Johnson, PhD, RN, CCRN, is Dean and Professor of Nursing at Albany State University. The author of multiple best-selling nursing books (including Smith-Temple/Johnson, Nurse’s Guide to Clinical Procedures), Dr. Johnson is well-known for her ability to break down the most difficult nursing topics into easy-to-understand lessons. Jim Keogh is on the faculty of Columbia University teaching courses in its technology certification program. He has spent 15 years developing computer systems for major Wall Street firms such as Salomen, Inc. and Bear Stearns and has written several best-selling books for Prentice Hall and IDG.

• Unit 1. Roles and Relationships1. Families and Communities2. Growth and Development3. Pediatric AssessmentUnit 2. Systematic Exploration of Pediatric Conditions and Nursing Care4. Head and Neck: Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat5. Respiratory Conditions6. Cardiovascular Conditions7. The Hematologica Conditions8. Oncology Conditions9. Endocrine and Metabolic Conditions10. Neurological Conditions11. Gastrointestinal Conditions12. Genitourinary Conditions13. Musculoskeletal Conditions14. Infectious and Communicable Conditions15. Integumentary Conditions