This comprehensive text is the definitive guide for nursing and healthcare students caring for children and young people. Designed to meet the NMC competency standards for pre-registration nurses, it supports you through the process of caring for children and young people with varied needs and conditions across all healthcare settings.

1. Foundations of Children and Young Peoples Nursing Sue Collier 2. Using Developmental Theories to Enhance Holistic Care Steve Bilham 3. Health Promotion Needs of Children and Young People Hilary Collins 4. Cultural Aspects for Children and Young People Steve Bilham 5. Safeguarding Children and Young People Steven Walker 6. Caring for Children in a Variety of Settings Sharon Clarke 7. Assessing and Planning Care for Children and Young People in the Medical Setting Carolyn Seeman 8. Managing the Care of Children and Young People in the Surgical Setting Chris Thurston 9. Neonatal Nursing Care Jacki Dopran (Oughton) and Sue Collier 10. Emergency Care of Children and Young People Carolyn Seeman and Jo Outridge 11. Dealing with the Challenges of Sexual Exploration for Young People Susan Walker 12. Mental Health and the Challenges of Mental Ill Health Steven Walker and Dave Hawkes 13. Children and Young People with Disabilities and Learning Difficulties Rena Williams 14. Children and Young People Requiring Long Term Care Sharon Clarke 15. Transition to Children and Young Person's Nurse Leadership Sue Collier 16. Transition to Adult Services Chris Thurston 17. Research with Children and Young People Tina Moules and Darren Sharpe Summary and Ending Learning Review Glossary Appendices