Core Curriculum for Maternal-Newborn Nursing

Bys: AWHONN, Susan Mattson RNC-OB CTN PhD FAAN, Judy E. Smith PhD RNC-WHNP

Using an outcomes-based, contemporary approach, AWHONN's Core Curriculum for Maternal-Newborn Nursing, 4th Edition provides essential knowledge for care through every stage of pregnancy and childbirth. It is also the definitive resource in preparing for the AWHONN certification examination. A concise, outline format covers concepts of reproduction, fetal development, normal pregnancy, the intrapartum and postpartum periods, the normal newborn, complications in the mother and the newborn, and ethical and legal issues. Edited by two well-respected authors, Susan Mattson, RNC, CTN, PhD, FAAN, and Judy Smith, PhD, RNP-C, this is the only book that includes AWHONN-endorsed content for the practice of maternal-newborn nursing

A bulleted, outline format provides quick review and reference on the management of pregnant women and their newborns through all stages of care. AWHONN-endorsed content makes this the definitive resource in preparing for current practice and for AWHONN specialty nursing certification exams. Case studies and review questions reflect the realities of practice and help you prepare for certification exams. Coverage of outpatient and inpatient care includes families, ethics, legal issues, research, case management, genetics and genetic counseling, and the transition to home and parenthood. New evidence-based practice content includes the latest research and best practice standards for maternal-newborn patient care. New National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHD) terminology fosters interdisciplinary communication and ensures greater accuracy and precision. New patient safety and risk management strategies help in improving outcomes, reducing complications, and increasing patient safety. New information on the latest assessment and monitoring devices describes new applications of technology and the resulting benefits to patient care.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437715761
• ISBN13: 9781437715767
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 736 Pages
• Weight: 2.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.5" x 1.3" x 7.3"

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.