Pediatric Nursing Books

New and Published Books

1. From Birth to Sixteen

   Children's Health, Social, Emotional and Linguistic Development

   By Helen Cowie

   From Birth to Sixteen outlines children’s physical, social, emotional and language development from infancy through to adolescence. In both its practical application of research and its contribution to the assessment of child development, this text provides essential reading for those studying, or...

   Published February 1st 2012 by Routledge
2. New Directions in Nursing History

   International Perspectives

   Edited by Susan McGann, Barbara Mortimer

   Series: Routledge Studies in the Social History of Medicine

   This collection of essays reflects the current interdisciplinary and international nature of the history of nursing scholarship. Covering a range from the eighteenth to the twentieth century, this book draws on research from eleven different countries to address: the issues of...

   Published December 12th 2011 by Routledge
3. Family Support and Family Caregiving across Disabilities

   Edited by George Singer, David Biegel, Patricia Conway

   Family members provide the majority of care for individuals with disabilities in the United States. Recognition is growing that family caregiving deserves and may require societal support, and evidence-based practices have been established for reducing stress associated with caregiving. Despite the...

   Published August 21st 2011 by Routledge
4. Understanding Babies and Young Children from Conception to Three

   A guide for students, practitioners and parents

   By Christine Macintyre

   When do babies begin to learn and what exactly are they learning? What are the key stages of a toddler’s development? Do movements such as crawling really affect later learning? How important is the environment to the under threes? What can I do to give each child the best possible support? Written...

   Published August 1st 2011 by Routledge
5. Play in Early Childhood

   From Birth to Six Years, 3rd Edition

   By Mary D. Sheridan, Justine Howard, Dawn Alderson

   Based on the pioneering work of Mary D. Sheridan, Play in Early Childhood is a classic introductory text to play and development – key topics for all those who work with young children. Updated for a contemporary audience and fully evidence-based, it explains how children’s play develops and how...

   Published December 13th 2010 by Routledge
6. Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing

   2nd Edition

   Edited by Glenys Boxwell

   Thoroughly revised and updated, this new edition of Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing is a comprehensive, evidence-based text for nurses and midwives caring for sick newborn babies. Written by and for nurses, it concentrates on the common problems occurring within the neonatal intensive care unit....

   Published April 29th 2010 by Routledge
7. Nursing Children and Young People with ADHD

   By Noreen Ryan, Tim McDougall

   ADHD is one of the most commonly diagnosed behavioural disorders in children and young people. It is a complex and contested condition, with potential causes and treatments in biological, psychological and social domains. This is the first comprehensive text for nurses and other health...

   Published December 15th 2008 by Routledge
8. Paediatric Neurosurgery for Nurses

   Evidence-based care for children and their families

   By Joanna Smith, Catherine Martin

   Paediatric Neurosurgery for Nurses: Evidence-based care for children and their families provides accessible and up-to-date information for nurses working in paediatric neurosurgery. Referring throughout to the evidence-base for care and interventions, this complex area is described and explained in...

   Published June 29th 2008 by Routledge
9. Introduction to the Anatomy and Physiology of Children

   A Guide for Students of Nursing, Child Care and Health, 2nd Edition

   By Janet MacGregor

   Fully updated, this new edition provides an introduction to normal, healthy physical development for all professionals who specialise in working with children. The author, an experienced nurse teacher, guides the reader through the key changes in body systems and functions from embryo to birth...

   Published April 17th 2008 by Routledge
10. From Birth to Five Years

    Children's Developmental Progress, 3rd Edition

    By Mary D. Sheridan, Ajay Sharma, Helen Cockerill

    From Birth to Five Years, based on the pioneering work of Mary Sheridan, has become a classic guide to the developmental progress of pre-school children. It is widely recognised as an invaluable reference for professionals training or working in health, education and social care. Features of this...

    Published November 25th 2007 by Routledge