Leifer's introduction to maternity and pediatric nursing in Canada

Adapted from Introduction to maternity and paediatric nursing, 8th edition, by Gloria Leifer"

An overview of maternity and pediatric nursing
Maternal-newborn nursing and women's health
The growing child and family
Adapting care to the pediatric patient
The child needing nursing care

Gain a solid foundation in Canadian maternity and pediatric nursing! Written in a clear, concise, friendly style, Leifer's Introduction to Maternity & Pediatric Nursing in Canada, is the first Canadian edition of the best-selling Leifer textbook. Fully revised by author, Lisa Keenan-Lindsay, RN, MN, PNC(C), it includes Canadian statistics, terminology, references, guidelines, resources, Canadian nursing best practices, assessments, and more. It's organized by developmental stages and includes discussions of pediatric disorders by body system from simple-to-complex and health-to-illness. With a rich focus on family health, this text contains exam-style review questions, case studies, and numerous other pedagogical features to give you the tools you need to successfully care for patients within the Canadian social and institutional context."--Publisher's website description