Clinical Skills for Children's Nursing

Johnson, Joyce Y

Ball, Jane

Axton, Sharon

Traditionally, non-medical, developmental intervention with premature infants has been a controversial topic in neonatal intensive care units (NICU). However, a small but growing band of researchers have been pushing for the acceptance of alternative interventions, such as kangaroo care and massage therapy, that do not resort to surgical or other medical practices. Edward Goldson, a pediatrician at Children's Hospital in Colorado, has assembled the top researchers in the field to contribute to this comprehensive volume that deals with non-medical intervention with premature infants. <em>Nurturing the Premature Infant</em> is the first to combine the innovative research in this growing area and present it in a single volume. Not only will it be indispensable to professionals in the field, but it will also be of interest to parents of premature infants.

Children's nurses are faced with unique challenges when undertaking clinical skills, adapting their knowledge and practice for the physical and developmental age of their patients. The Oxford Handbook of Clinical Skills for Children's and Young People's Nursing is a practical guide to both the most basic and the increasingly complex elements of caring for the health needs of children and young people. Focusing on the key principles underpinning all elements of care, it provides a solid, evidence-based framework which practitioners can use to develop their clinical knowledge, skills, and attitudes. It systematically covers the body systems and the clinical skills relating to them, and includes additional tips and suggested courses of action when encountering difficulties with a procedure, with practical advice from current practitioners. Written by experienced children's nurses working either within clinical paediatric settings or as educators in the field, this handbook is an essential, quick, and reliable practice reference tool for any clinical setting.

<p><em>Essential Nursing Care for Children and Young People</em> is the definitive guide for all nursing and healthcare students and professionals caring for children and young people. Designed to meet the 2010 NMC competency standards for pre-registration nurses, the textbook supports you through the process of caring for children and young people with varied needs and conditions across all healthcare settings.</p><p>A practical, patient-centred approach is taken throughout, with the 'voices' of children, their families and their carers used to tie theoretical knowledge to the real experience of providing care. The inclusion of the latest research and health and social care policies ensures that you are fully in line with the latest clinical practice, whilst the book's activities and exercises allow you to regularly check your understanding and develop confidence during your journey from student to nursing professional.</p><p>Main features: </p><p>Course-Focused Approach - pedagogy and content designed specifically for all three years of the child nursing degree programme.</p><p>Contemporary Content - research note features and policy integrated throughout to give you instant access to the latest evidence-based practice.</p><p>Illustrated Throughout - this highly accessible text regularly uses pictures and diagrams to highlight key issues.</p><p>Voices - include authentic experiences of children, young people, parents, carers and professionals to help develop a patient-focused attitude to care.</p><p>Pertinent A&P - includes coverage of all relevant anatomy and physiology for child and young person nursing courses.</p><p>Practice Guidelines - provide practical guidance on everyday procedures for your quick reference.</p><p>Activities and Answers - allow you to check your knowledge and build confidence.</p><p>Specialist Authors - each chapter is written by leading experts in each area.</p><p>Essential Nursing Care for Children and Young People is the ideal main textbook for all undergraduate child and young person nursing students, as well as professionals wanting to ensure they are using the latest practice. This text is also relevant to any student or professional involved in the health and social care of children and young adults.</p>