AACN Core Curriculum for Pediatric High Acuity, Progressive, and Critical Care Nursing, Third Edition

The AACN Core Curriculum for Pediatric High Acuity, Progressive, and Critical Care, Third Edition is a definitive guide for nurses providing care to critically ill or injured children. It emphasizes evidence-based practice, professionalism, and the pediatric nurse’s role in managing patients, their families, and interprofessional care teams. This edition addresses the expanding scope of pediatric critical care, offering in-depth coverage of the knowledge, skills, and competencies required for high-acuity settings and for preparation for the CCRN® Pediatric exam.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive pediatric critical care content: Covers anatomy, physiology, clinical assessment, pharmacology, diagnostics, and therapeutic procedures.
• Systems-based organization: Chapters focus on each body system and developmental stage, detailing pathophysiology, etiology, signs and symptoms, management, and complications.
• Evidence-based practice: Integrates current standards of care, AACN guidelines, and national best practices.
• Professional nursing focus: Includes a new chapter on quality, safety, communication, teamwork, work environment, and personal wellness.
• Case studies and review questions: Reinforce learning and reflect the latest CCRN® Pediatric exam content.
• Synergy Model application: Demonstrates the practical application of AACN’s Synergy Model in high-acuity pediatric care.
• Multisystem problem coverage: Addresses complex conditions such as multiple trauma, toxicology, septic shock, and burns.
• User-friendly format: Easy-to-read outline style allows rapid access to critical information for students and practicing nurses alike.