Primary Care Pediatrics for the Nurse Practitioner : A Practical Approach - Theresa Kyle

Like a Maestro who orchestrates multiple virtuosos to perform an exquisite musical symphony Dr Kyle and her editorial team have united a remarkable group of national pediatric clinicians educators scientists advocates and thought leaders to share their expertise in this textbook dedicated for nurse practitioner students Using a wealth of evidence based multifaceted tools to cultivate competence and confidence this textbook offers a refined approach toward successful certification and professional credentialing in pediatric primary care [It is] an academic tool to promote excellence among our future pediatric providers who will undoubtedly recall this resource as a foundation in their development Anne Derouin DNP APRN CPNP PMHS FAANP Professor Assistant Dean MSN Program Duke University School of Nursing Durham NC Distinguished by its reader friendly streamlined presentation of essential information this comprehensive text delivers all of the core content covered in the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care curriculum With a focus on practical application of knowledge and the development of sound diagnostic reasoning this text emphasizes health supervision and promotion and disease prevention and management from the standpoint of the nurse practitioner Information mirrors the Pediatric Nurse Certification Board test blueprint including an exam chapter map linking content areas to the exam outline to ensure mastery of all components of evidence based care Organized in four units each chapter within a unit is structured similarly to ease the learning process for the reader Beginning with a section on the foundations of child health the content progresses through growth and development during the pediatric lifespan child health promotion and wellness visits into the final section on pediatric disease management presented in SOAP format Current evidence based guidelines useful decision making algorithms procedures and resources for families and nurse practitioners are referenced throughout the text A comprehensive ancillary resource bundle includes an instructor s manual with WHAT WHY APPLY case stu