Child Health Nursing

Child Health Nursing presents a comprehensive, integrated approach to maternal‑newborn and child health care, viewing them not as separate disciplines but as a continuum of knowledge. Designed for undergraduate students, the book provides in-depth coverage of child health nursing while promoting a holistic, family-centered philosophy. It emphasizes wellness and illness as family experiences, considers pregnancy and childbirth as periods of wellness, and highlights the importance of child development knowledge in planning care. The text also addresses modern health care delivery, the needs of a culturally diverse population, and evolving trends in hospital and community care. It is also suitable for graduate students seeking to review or expand their knowledge.

Key Features:

• Integrated Maternal-Newborn and Child Health Coverage: Combines the two disciplines without redundancy
• Holistic, Family-Centered Philosophy: Emphasizes the child within the family and society context
• Comprehensive Topics: Childcare concepts, preventive/promotive/curative care, child morbidity and mortality, hospitalization impact, pre- and post-operative care
• Policy and Program Coverage: National and international child health rights, policies, and programs
• Cultural Competence: Addresses care for diverse populations
• Practical Nursing Guidance: Role of the child health nurse in various clinical settings, including hospital and community care
• Designed for Students: Suitable for undergraduate courses, integrated curricula, and graduate-level review