Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Guide: Primary Care

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Guide: Primary Care is a focused, clinically oriented resource designed to support Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Family Nurse Practitioners in preparing for primary care certification examinations and in everyday clinical practice. Organized by body systems, the guide integrates core pediatric principles with exam-relevant content, emphasizing growth and development, health promotion, and maintenance across infancy through adolescence. Its concise, structured approach makes it well suited for both systematic exam preparation and quick reference in practice settings.

Key Features:

• System-based organization with strong emphasis on pediatric growth, development, and preventive care
• Clear, succinct summaries of common pediatric disorders, including definitions, etiology, signs and symptoms, clinical findings, differential diagnoses, diagnostic testing, and management/treatment
• End-of-chapter test questions to familiarize readers with exam-style thinking and reinforce key concepts
• Final chapter dedicated to PNP role development, current trends, and health policy issues such as credentialing, legal considerations, legislation, reimbursement, and healthcare delivery systems
• Bibliographies at the end of each chapter for readers seeking deeper exploration of specific topics
• Designed to function both as an effective certification review guide and a practical reference for primary care pediatric practice