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This is a quick and concise handbook for pediatric nurse practitioners. The editors have added new chapters on substance abuse and bone marrow transplant action to enhance the previous edition published in 1996. The purpose is provide an easy to access, complete reference guide for pediatric nurses. The book is small and easy to carry or store. This reference is written both for the nursing student and experienced pediatric nurse. The editors are well known in the pediatric healthcare community through publications and presentations. The most common pediatric ailments are covered, as well as diagnostic tests and procedures. The alphabetical ordering of the pediatric conditions makes this reference book easy to use. The nursing assessments in the appendixes are excellent guides for the pediatric assessment. The chapters are set up to include pathophysiology, incidence, clinical manifestations, complications, diagnostic tests, and medical management as well as assessment, diagnosis , and interventions. Discharge planning and home care are also included. This format provides a comprehensive review for the new pediatric nurse. The bullet points and lists make for a quick reference for the experienced pediatric nurse to hit the highlights. I believe this is a valuable reference for any pediatric nurse. There are no other pediatric reference books that are this concise and easy to use. The 88 pediatric conditions and ten diagnostic tests and procedures make this edition useful for any pediatric unit reference library. Kathy Schaaf, RNC, MS(Medical University of South Carolina). Copyright 2001, Doody Publishing