The Great Ormond Street Hospital Manual of Children's Nursing Practices

Great Ormond Street Hospital Manual of Pediatric Nursing Practice is a comprehensive, evidence-based clinical skills manual for pediatric nursing. Drawing on the extensive expertise of Great Ormond Street Hospital, it provides guidance for nurses, students, and healthcare professionals caring for children and young people in hospital and community settings. The manual addresses the unique challenges of pediatric nursing, from basic daily care to advanced high-dependency and intensive care, equipping practitioners with the knowledge and confidence to provide safe, family-centered, and clinically effective care.

Key Features:

• Access to clinical procedures developed from the expertise of Great Ormond Street Hospital.
• Evidence-based recommendations for expert pediatric nursing care.
• Coverage of all aspects of child and young person care, including newborns and adolescents.
• Step-by-step guidance on procedures for students and qualified nurses.
• Emphasis on interdisciplinary pediatric care.
• Explains the rationale behind each procedure, detailing both the “why” and the “how.”
• Consistent format aligned with the Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures for continuity across adult and pediatric care settings.
• Available as a mobile app via MedHand for on-the-go access.