Core Curriculum
Core Curriculum for the Nursing Care of Children and Their Families

Co-Editors
Marion E. Broome, PhD, RN, FAAN
Judy Rollins, MS, RN

Associate Editors
Richard E. Harbin, MSN, MEd, RN, CPNP
Mary Kachoyeanos, EdD, RN, FAAN
Barbara C. Woodring, EdD, RN

  • New hardback, 500-plus-page format reflects advances in pediatric nursing care and patient management.
  • Thirty-one chapters contributed by experts in the field of pediatric nursing care present updated and comprehensive material on a wide variety of topics on the nursing care of children and their families. Includes a comprehensive index.

Endorsed by The Society of Pediatric Nurses (SPN)
Content found in the Core Curriculum for the Nursing Care of Children and Their Families is endorsed by SPN and is based on the Standards and Guidelines for Pre-licensure and Professional Education for the Nursing Care of Children and Their Families. Intended as a reference source for pediatric nurse educators, clinicians, and students, the Core Curriculum has 31 chapters divided among 3 sections. 

Plan now on adding the premier reference source for pediatric nurses to your personal and professional library The Core Curriculum for the Nursing Care of Children and Their Families, edited by Marion E. Broome, PhD, RN, FAAN, and Judy Rollins, MS, RN.

This hardback edition of The Core Curriculum is divided into 3 main sections and 31 chapters:

  • Section 1 Child, Family, and Societal Factors covers the concepts of (a) anatomic structures and physiologic, psychologic, and spiritual processes in neonates, infants, children, and adolescents; (b) health behavior; (c) separation, loss, and bereavement; and (d) economic, social, and political influences.
  • Section 2 Clinical Problems or Areas covers the concepts of (a) safety and injury prevention; (b) children with acute illness or injuries and their families; and (c) children with a chronic condition, disability, or special health need and their families.
  • Section 3 Care Delivery covers the concepts of (a) family-centered care; (b) cultural competence; (c) communication; and (d) values and moral and ethical reasoning.

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Chaper Contents

Chapter 1
Biologic Development 
Sandra M. Hicks, MSN, RN

Chapter 2 
Physiologic Principles Unique to Children
Mary Lou Gotisha, MSN, RN 
Jeanne Braby, MSN, RN, CCRN

Chapter 3
Cognitive and Psychosocial Development
Mary A. Baroni, PhD, RN, CPNP

Chapter 4
Health, Psychosocial, and Developmental Screening and Assessment 
Judith Schurr Salzer, RN, MSN, CPNP

Chapter 5
Health Behavior
Ruth Bindler, MS, RN,C 

Chapter 6
Separation, Loss, and Bereavement
Lois J. Pearson, MEd, CCLS

Chapter 7
Home and Family
Martha J. Bradshaw, PhD, RN

Chapter 8
Community Influences 
Marion L. Donohoe, MSN, RN

Chapter 9
Influences of Regulatory Mechanisms and Policies of Health Care 
Barbara Velsor-Friedrich, PhD, RN

Chapter 10
Injury Control 
Jenifer M. Wincek, MSN, RN, CPNP

Chapter 11
Acute Illness, Injury, and Hospitalization: Effects on the Child
Virginia E. Maikler, PhD, RN

Chapter 12
Acute Illness: Effects on the Child's Family 
Elizabeth A. Bossert, DNS, RN
Dynette Hart, DrPH, RN

Chapter 13
Acute Care Illness: Care Technologies
Beth S. Nachtsheim, MS, RN, PCCNP

Chapter 14
Acute Illness: Symptom Management
Deborah G. Loman, PhD, RN, CPNP

Chapter 15
Acute Illness: Intervention Strategies
Marion E. Broome, PhD, RN, FAAN
Barbara C. Woodring, EdD, RN

Chapter 16
Acute Illness: Outcomes of Care 
Lois Van Cleve, PhD, RN

 Chapter 17
Acute Illness: The Continuum of Care 
Christine K. Olson, MSN, RN

Chapter 18
Acute Illness: Injuries 
Patricia A. Moloney-Harmon, MS, RN, CCRN

Chapter 19
Chronic Conditions: Effects on the Child
Judith A. Vessey, PhD, RN, CRNP
Maureen C. Maguire, MSN, RN

Chapter 20
Chronic Conditions: Effects on the Child's Family 
Carolyn L. Walker, PhD, RN, CPON

Chapter 21
Chronic Conditions: Care Technologies
Judy Benka, MS, PNP

Chapter 22
Chronic Conditions: Symptom Management
Myra Martz Huth, MSN, RN
Maureen E. O'Brien, PhD, RN

Chapter 23
Chronic Conditions: Intervention Strategies
Sandra R. Mott, MS, RN,C

Chapter 24
Chronic Conditions: Outcomes of Care 
Joan P. Totka, MSN, RN, CDE

Chapter 25
Chronic Conditions: The Continuum of Care
Wendy M. Nehring, PhD, RN

Chapter 26
Chronic Conditions: Selected Chronic Conditions
Janice Selekman, DNSc, RN

Chapter 27
Caring for the Child and Family Across the Continuum of Care 
Carol C. Beausang, PhD, RN

Chapter 28
Family-Centered Care 
Elizabeth Ahmann, ScD, RN 

Chapter 29
Cultural Influences 
Francine Clark Jones, PhD, RN

Chapter 30
Communication 
Carmel C. Mahan, MSEd, CCLS

Chapter 31
Legal, Moral, and Ethical Issues of Care
Teresa A. Savage, PhD, RN

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The Core Curriculum for the Nursing Care of Children and Their Families, is the specialty's No. 1 resource in meeting the diversified needs of nurses, children, and their families. This 500-page hardback publication features 3 Sections, 31 Chapters, and a Comprehensive Index. See order form for how to order this complete resource for pediatric nurses.

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