Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing - Softcover

Hockenberry PhD RN PPCNP-BC FAAN, Marilyn J.; Gibbs PhD MSN/MPH RN PHNA-BC CPN, Karen DiValerio; Duffy DNP RN CPNP, Elizabeth A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0443123527 ISBN 13: 9780443123528

Publisher: Elsevier, 2025

Synopsis

**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Pediatrics**

As a leading title in pediatric nursing for more than 40 years, Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 12th Edition, continues its trademark developmental approach to equip you with the very latest research and guidelines for treating children today. The text features a highly-readable writing style and encourages a whole-body approach ― beginning with child development and health promotion to facilitate understanding of the later chapters on specific health problems. This new edition offers updated clinical judgment case studies and questions, along with expanded evidence-based content to ensure you understand the latest standards and trends impacting pediatric nursing care.

• Highly readable writing style encourages a whole-body approach, beginning with child development and health promotion, to better understand later chapters on specific health problems
• Full-color design clarifies the organization of each chapter and visually enhances key concepts
• The latest recommendations from authoritative nursing organizations include the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, and more
• Concepts lists in each chapter focus attention on essential concepts and help those using a concept-based curriculum, system-focused curriculum or hybrid approach
• Developmental approach identifies developmental tasks and influences at each stage of child’s growth
• Emphasis on wellness includes health promotion chapters for each developmental stage of childhood
• Clinical Judgment Case Studies are featured throughout the text with answers provided at the back of the book
• Critical Thinking Case Study boxes promote independent thinking
• Quality Patient Indicators help you understand how your care directly impacts patient safety and quality patient outcomes
• Genetics content includes information on genetics and its impact on health
• Drug Alerts highlight important drug information in the text to alert you to potential safety issues
• Family focus includes a separate family chapter, family content integrated throughout the text, and Family-Centered Care boxes throughout
• Community Focus boxes provide resources and guidance on caring for children outside the clinical setting
• Translating Evidence into Practice boxes focus attention on the application of research and critical thought processes to support and guide the outcomes of nursing care
• Nursing care plans are presented as Unfolding Cases and provide real-life scenarios with questions
• Research Focus boxes throughout text help you remain abreast of current studies that impact pediatric nursing today
• Cultural content is integrated throughout the text, and Cultural Considerations boxes explain customs and beliefs of different cultures that influence childcare to enhance your ability to provide quality nursing care to all children and their families
• Atraumatic Care boxes throughout the text contain techniques for care that minimize pain, discomfort or stress
• Nursing Tips offer helpful hints and practical, clinical information of a non-emergency nature
• Nursing Alerts provide critical information that must be considered in providing care
• Emergency Treatment content provides a quick reference in critical situations
• Nursing Care Guidelines provide clear, step-by-step instructions for performing specific skills or procedures

• NEW! Updates throughout incorporate the latest evidence-based content and national and international guidelines
• NEW! Modern photos in almost every chapter reflect today’s clinical practice
• NEW! Updated COVID-19 content and added coverage of Mpox, Dengue fever and Zika virus keeps you up to date on infectious and communicable diseases
• NEW! Coverage of caring for patients with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and trauma
• UPDATED! Streamlined Pain chapter offers quick access to essential information
• UPDATED! Expanded content addresses Autism spectrum disorders and children with disabilities
• UPDATED! Content on LGBTQIA prepares you to provide appropriate care to these patients
• UPDATED! Expanded coverage of vaping and marijuana use by children
• UPDATED! Revised section on peripheral intravenous catheters features insights from a new expert contributor
• UPDATED! Revised clinical judgment review questions challenge you to apply your decision-making skills
• UPDATED! Expanded Perspectives of Pediatric Nursing chapter reflects the latest trends in the field

About this title

About the Authors

Marilyn J. Hockenberry is Professor of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine; Director, Global HOPE Nursing, Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston, Texas; Bessie Baker Professor Emerita of Nursing Chair, Duke Institutional Review Board, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.

Karen DiValerio Gibbs is a Instructor at Baylor College of Medicine, Evidence-Based Practice and Dissemination Science Specialist, USA.

Elizabeth A. Duffy is Clinical Assistant Professor, Chair, Children's Oncology Group Evidence-Based Practice Subcommittee at University of Michigan School of Nursing, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Edition details

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0443123527
• ISBN 13: 9780443123528
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 1184