A comprehensive, practical resource for paediatric nurses in the UK and beyond

Complete Paediatric Nursing: A UK Nurse’s Guide, authored by seasoned paediatric clinician and educator Isabelle Dawson, offers an essential reference that:

• Covers the full spectrum of paediatric care—from the neonatal period through adolescence

• Provides detailed, UK-aligned clinical standards: from immunisation to transition planning

• Integrates legal, ethical, and safeguarding frameworks—Gillick competence, Section 47

• Delivers emergency protocols, medication safety tools, and therapeutic play strategies

• Includes in-depth clinical scenarios, Gibbs reflection prompts, quizzes, glossaries, and checklists

Who is it for?

• Nursing students preparing for paediatric placements

• Registered nurses working in hospital, community, school, or specialist settings

• Educators, mentors, and trainers seeking a clinically rich teaching aid

Why you need it:
Paediatric nursing demands both expert clinical knowledge and compassionate advocacy. This book bridges the gap, blending real-world scenarios, trusted guidelines (NMC, RCN, NICE), and reflective learning to support proactive, confident, and family-centred care.

Features include:

• UK WHO growth charts, weight-for-age percentiles, and medication tables

• PEWS, SBAR, clinical governance, and audit cycle frameworks

• Family support, bereavement care, transition tools (Ready Steady Go), and continuity strategies