Wong’s Nursing Care of Infants and Children Australia and New Zealand Edition - For Professionals

This new text has been adapted from the highly trusted Wong’s Nursing Care of Infants and Children to provide a reference for professional nurses working in paediatric and child and family health settings in Australia and New Zealand.

The content covers all aspects of infant, child and adolescent care, including anatomy and physiology, child and adolescent mental health, nursing care guidelines, critical thinking, family-centred care, rural and remote health, cultural and psychosocial considerations, common presenting conditions, and therapeutic management.

With input from leading local expert paediatric clinicians and academics, and carefully curated for practising paediatric nurses, and nurses newly entering paediatrics, the text aligns with local professional standards, health policies, legal and ethical considerations and population data.

Well-established, comprehensive text that focuses on clinical relevance for professional nurses
Covers all aspects of infant, child and adolescent health through an assessment and management approach
Foundational information builds a solid knowledge base in paediatric nursing
Written to help nurses develop a deeper understanding of the psychosocial needs of infants, children, adolescents and their families
Case studies and research questions to build critical thinking skills
Aligned to National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards
User-friendly, accessible content suitable for practising paediatric nurses across a variety of clinical settings and geographic locations
An eBook included in all print purchases