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Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 8th Edition



Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 8th Edition PDF

Author: Gloria Leifer MA RN CNE

Publisher: Saunders

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Publish Date: October 19, 2018

ISBN-10: 0323483976

Pages: 878

File Type: PDF

Language: English

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Book Preface

Gloria Leifer Hartston
I am grateful to the educators, clinicians, and students who provided constructive suggestions for earlier editions of Introduction to Maternity & Pediatric Nursing, many of whom influenced the revisions of this edition, especially in the decision to further develop the unfolding case study which has become a popular technique in “active learning”; a variety of samples of different types of nursing care plans with various central themes that bring live applications to new concepts and the inclusion of more skills that are unique to obstetric and pediatric nursing. It is hoped that the attention to these expressed needs will make this edition even more valuable as a teaching and learning tool.
As a parent, I recognize the value and have experienced the joys of a happy, healthy, loving family. Guiding the growth and development of four tiny children who are now grown and productively contributing to society is a unique experience. I would like to express my gratitude to my children—Heidi, Barnet, Amos, and Eve—for their encouragement and patience. They have taught me firsthand what it means to be an anxious parent, thus in a sense providing some of the “evidence-based” content that may enable students to lessen the anxieties of other parents. In this edition, my grandchildren—Zoe, Elliot, Ian, Ruby, Spencer, Ryan, Daniel, Sofia, Tess and McKenzie— contributed to the text as models and promoted my understanding of the role of the grandparent in the modern day extended family. The experience of integrating a young foster child into the family further increased my sensitivity to child and family adaptation and an understanding of the various experiences that influence growth and development.
My past travels with my husband have made it possible for me to personally investigate and appreciate the importance of the cultural practices and challenges of maternity and pediatric care in developed and undeveloped areas in Africa, the Far East, the Middle East, and Europe, as well as in many parts of the United States, including Alaska. My appreciation is extended to the many members of the medical and nursing professions in these countries for their time, cooperation, and continued close communication.
I would also like to thank the medical and nursing staff of Riverside University Hospital System (RUHS) in Moreno Valley, California, and the Southern California Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Fontana, California, for their assistance and informal cooperation in providing access to critical current information and practices.
Ilze Rader and Terri Wood, former editors at W.B. Saunders, will always be remembered for believing in my ability, inviting me to join the Saunders/Elsevier family, and nurturing my creativity. My first text was published in 1966, and although I have had many journal articles and textbooks published since then, I am excited to have the opportunity to continue my contributions to the education of nurses at all levels. The project becomes more challenging with each revision because increasing knowledge, new technology, and changing health care delivery systems and goals must be woven into the basic content as it affects nursing practice.
Teri Hines Burnham, former Director of Content Development, welcomed me to the Elsevier family in St. Louis and offered the support and guidance necessary for the success of my multiple publishing projects. Nancy O’Brien, Senior Content Strategist, met with me in person to discuss details of the planned update and revision of this text, offering many helpful suggestions. Alexandra York, Content Development Specialist, monitored the precision of the manuscript with expertise and provided support and responsive communication that made the challenging revision an enjoyable experience for me. Rich Barber, Project Manager, stepped in to manage and coordinate the production phase of the manuscript with calm expertise, and Betsy McCormac managed reference and continuity with a keen eye. This production team inspired confidence as they assisted in the revision and update of a reader friendly text with many original features, including the unfolding case study, special icons for the Skills and many new and updated content threads. I wish to express my appreciation to Trena Rich, RN MSN APRN Bc CIC, who provided ancillary support to this text by updating the online documents and support publications that enhance both student learning and faculty teaching that are essential to achieving the full goals of this text. I feel blessed to have had the support and encouragement of my clinical nursing peers, Elvie Kelly, Ha Jeong Jeong, Larry Miquelon, Elvira Rillon, Lori Lopez, and Challis Addis, who used their personal time to arrange for pictorial updates that serve as unique and valuable learning tools in this text.
The blending of traditional, current and future concepts necessary for LPN/LVNs as those who “ladder” into the ADN program, to function effectively in a changing health care environment into one text was a challenge that required cooperation and compromise. It was a pleasure to work with this publishing team in which simple exposition was allowed to develop into a hearty feast of knowledge that I hope will serve to educate and stimulate the appetite of the reader for continued education.
Finally, and most important, I would like to thank my nursing students from Fordham School of Nursing in the Bronx, Hunter College of the City University of New York, California State College at Los Angeles, and Riverside City College in California for helping me apply and redefine concepts of teaching and learning.


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