Core Curriculum for Maternal-Newborn Nursing

Bys: Awhonn, Mattson, Susan, Smith, Judy E.

Book Overview

960 pagesPresents a concise, outline format with access to important nursing considerations associated with every stage of pregnancy and childbirth.Includes case studies and review questions that test the readers' knowledge and understanding of content.Provides all of the necessary information to prepare for the maternal-newborn certification examination.Offers greater integration of genetics information such as the Human Genome Project.Emphasizes competencies for practitioners, including genetic counseling.Features updated information on the classifications for diabetes and hypertensive disorders.Provides a culturally-diverse perspective on nursing care and care considerations.Incorporates discussions of environmental effects and influences on the care of the mother and newborn.Presents a reorganized newborn complications unit that focuses on the developmental changes affecting the newborn.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 072160322X
• ISBN13: 9780721603223
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 960 Pages
• Weight: 3.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 7.3" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

used to study for the Maternal-Newborn Certification

Excellent book with an insane amount of critically important information. I researched many different books when I was looking for study material for the Maternal-Newborn Certification exam... glad I chose this one. It helped tremendously!

Fast Service

I ordered this book to start studying for the certification exam in Maternal Newborn. I received my new text book as promised the very next morning.

great book for OB nursing class

I used this book last semester for OB nursing class, it helped me understand basic concepts and put together nursing care plan greatly. It's very concise and well written.

Great Resource

The new edition of the AWHONN Core Curriculum for Maternal Newborn Nursing is excellent. It allows the staff on the units to have the latest information on clinical practice, guidelines for care, and patient education. The only thing more would be to have an appendix of common OB/Newborn procedures and protocols/guidelines and much of the annual hospital activities revolving around the hospital manuals could be greatly eased. We have tabbed the Clinical Practice segments for easy reference on the units.

Very good but with no pictures

The unique "no" of this book is no having pictures. But it's very easy to read and schematic. I use it to prepare my nursing classes and is one of my favorites.