Co-published with the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), this book features a family-centered approach to perinatal nursing and examines the care of and needs of childbearing women and neonates. The text's many topics include: professional development; standards of care; legal considerations; and professional organizations. Aspects and ramifications of different care delivery systems, such as case management, critical pathways, and collaborative practice are explored. This revised edition contains two new chapters: Strategies to Develop an Evidence-Based Approach to Prenatal Care and Pregnancy and Childbirth Practices of Selected Cultures and Religions. Extensive appendices include sample care maps, guidelines, forms, and algorithms.

A textbook aimed at neonatal, children's nursing and midwifery students as well as neonatal practitioners. The book comprises of sixteen chapters, all of which contain illustrations and student-friendly elements. The book discusses the history of neonatal nursing and specialist units, before moving on to look at the specific nursing problems and issues which face neonatal nurses, and then places these problems and issues within a wider social, familial and cultural context. Research-based, Nursing the Neonate includes references to the most up-to-date research and practice.

Product Description: Book by Debbie F., Ed. Askin

Product Description: Presenting valuable information on the interaction between an infant, the family, and the surrounding environment, this practical resource from the National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN) discusses developmental care to help readers support the individualized needs of the developing newborn and the family...read more

Product Description: This solid resource provides a comprehensive examination of neonatal nursing management from a physiologic and pathophysiologic approach. It features a complete physiologic and embryonic foundation for each neonatal system, as well as coverage of associated risk factors, genetics, critical periods of development, nutrition, and parenting...read more

Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing is an information-packed, evidence-based text for experienced neonatal nurses, paediatric nurses and midwives caring for sick newborn babies. Clearly written by practising neonatal nurses and teachers, it concentrates on the common problems occurring within the neonatal intensive care unit, enabling nurses to recognise, rationalise and remedy these problems using both a multi-systems and an evidence-based approach. In addition, the text includes case studies and exercises to promote critical thinking and decision-making, and allowing nurses to link knowledge to practice. User-friendly and well sign-posted with a glossary of terms, this text is essential reading for nurses and midwives caring for sick newborn babies within the intensive care area of the neonatal unit and also for nurses undertaking qualifications in neonatal nursing.

Product Description: This comprehensive reference continues to look at neonatal nursing management from a physiologic/pathophysiologic perspective. It covers medical, surgical, and psychosocial care, diagnostic tests and their interpretation, and ethical and technical issues...read more