Fundamentals of Children and Young People's Anatomy and Physiology (eBook)

For Nursing and Healthcare Students

Ian Peate, Elizabeth Gormley-Fleming (Herausgeber)

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2025 | 3. Auflage
1141 Seiten
Wiley-Blackwell (Verlag)
978-1-394-24093-7 (ISBN)

Infos

Fundamentals of Children and Young People's Anatomy and Physiology
THIRD EDITION

The latest edition of an essential resource for nursing and healthcare students covering the anatomy and physiology of children and young people

Fundamentals of Children and Young People's Anatomy and Physiology, 3^rd Edition contains the critical knowledge associated with anatomy and physiology required to provide safe and effective care to children and young people. Emphasising the application of evidence-based theory to practice, this comprehensive yet accessible textbook helps nursing and healthcare students understand how children's anatomical and physiological systems influence disease processes and treatment options differently than in adults. This third edition includes an expanded focus on ethnic minority communities and representation of gender and LGBTQI+ issues to ensure a more inclusive understanding of diversity in the population.

Readers will also find:

• A collection of effective pedagogical tools designed to enhance learning, including chapter-specific learning objectives, clinical considerations, and self-assessment questions
• Practical discussions with a focus on access to care, determinants of health, and health inequalities
• Detailed considerations of the mental health of children and young people, and how it impacts their anatomy and physiology

This is the ideal book for nurses, nursing associates, healthcare assistants and allied health professionals, and those studying within those fields.

Ian Peate is a Visiting Professor at Northumbria University and Buckinghamshire New University, a Senior Clinical Fellow at the University of Hertfordshire, and a Professorial Fellow at the University of Roehampton. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of the British Journal of Nursing, and the Consultant Editor of the Journal of Paramedic Practice and the International Journal of Advancing Practice.

Elizabeth Gormley-Fleming is the Associate Director of Academic Quality Assurance at the Centre for Academic Quality Assurance, University of Hertfordshire, UK.

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List of contributors

Mary Brady, RN, RSCN, CHSM, BSc (Hons), PGC T&L HE MSc Senior Fellow HEA

Retired Senior Lecturer, Kingston University

Mary has a lengthy and extensive knowledge of the clinical care required for children and young people in a variety of settings (neonatal units, paediatric and cardiac intensive care units, and general paediatric wards). She has held sister’s posts in a neonatal/infant surgery ward, a neonatal unit and on a general paediatric ward.

Since 2004, she has worked in Higher Education and has held various posts (including skills lead for children’s nursing, Branch/Field Lead, Co‐Chair for Academic Misconduct and Assessments Tutor and year 2 lead for BSc nursing students). Mary has taught pre‐ and post‐registration nurses, nurse associates, midwives and paramedics.

She has held external examiner roles at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, and the University of Huddersfield, and was an active member of the RCN Children and Young People’s Professional Interests Forum for 8 years and has contributed to several RCN publications. She was awarded a Teaching and Learning Fellowship by Kingston University in 2020.

Her most recent research studies have been regarding increasing mental health education for children’s nursing students and regarding research productivity among academic staff in the university.

Sarah Brazel‐Terris, RCN, BSc (Hons), PGCert.

Sarah is currently a Lecturer in Children’s Nursing at the University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, alongside her role as a Specialist Nurse in the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London.

Sarah undertook their Children’s Nursing Degree at Kings College London, giving them the opportunity to train within hospitals such as the Evelina London Children’s Hospital and the Royal Brompton Hospital, in addition to spending time at the Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool, a specialist facility for childhood oncology. Once qualified, Sarah spent her first few years in the children’s ward of the Royal Brompton Hospital, London. Leading on from her placement at Alder Hey, she felt her real interest lay within the specialty of childhood haematology and oncology. In 2014, Sarah began working at the Great Ormond Street Hospital, caring for and treating children undergoing allogeneic and autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplants. Due to Sarah’s interest in the specialty, her career progressed to becoming a Specialist Nurse in Bone Marrow Transplant, a role that she continues to hold part‐time alongside her role as a Lecturer. Sarah continues to be passionate about their work within clinical practice.

Sarah has always endeavoured to mentor and support student nurses whilst in practice. She realised that she particularly enjoyed sharing information, knowledge and good practice with others and decided to make the transition into teaching and academia.

Petra Brown, RN, DPSN, BSc (Hons) Critical Care, MA

Senior Clinical Adviser, NHS, UK

Petra began her nursing career in 1988 at Salisbury School of Nursing. She has worked in a variety of clinical areas, including post anaesthesia recovery, intensive and coronary care, community nursing and urgent integrated care. Following her attainment of degrees in critical care and education, she transitioned into academia, focusing on pre‐ and post‐registration nursing and physician associate education. Her roles as a practice educator and lecturer at Bournemouth University underscore her commitment to nursing education. Currently, Petra contributes to the NHS integrated urgent care service in the UK, with a sustained interest in nurse education, advanced practice and service development.

Ray Bywater, Dip HE Child (Hons) BSc Nursing Studies (Hons) MSc Nursing Studies (Hons) PGCert: FHEA Queens Nurse

Senior Lecturer University of Hertfordshire, Children’s Nursing, School of Health and Social Work. Children’s Community Manager Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Ray Bywater is a highly accomplished sick children's nurse with over two decades of experience since qualifying in 1999. His extensive career includes working in children’s wards in Enfield and Barnet, as well as two enriching years in the Channel Islands. Currently, Ray serves as the clinical manager of the children's community team in Barnet, where he leads a dedicated team in delivering exceptional care to children in the community.

Ray’s commitment to the nursing profession is reflected in his academic and professional achievements. He holds a master’s degree in nursing and is a Fellow of both Middlesex University and the University of Hertfordshire. As a Senior Lecturer at the University of Hertfordshire, he shares his expertise with the next generation of nurses, supported by his Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCert) and recognition as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA).

In addition, Ray has the distinguished honour of being a Queen’s Nurse, a title awarded for his dedication to patient care and leadership in the nursing community. His career is marked by a deep passion for paediatric nursing and education.

Mary L. Donnelly, SRN, RSCN, DipEd, PG Cert Ed, BSc (Hons), MA

Retired Senior Lecturer in Children’s Health, Alternate Professional Lead and Programme Field Tutor for Children’s Nursing, School of Health and Social Work, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK

Mary began her nursing career training in 1978 to become a State Registered Nurse at the Edgware General Hospital. On completion of training, she became a staff nurse in the Accident and Emergency Department at the Edgware General Hospital and later became a senior staff nurse in the children’s ward at the same hospital. In 1986 she became an Industrial Nursing Officer, but returned to accident and emergency nursing in 1990. While working in the Accident and Emergency Department at the Barnet General Hospital, Mary studied for her second registration as a Registered Sick Children’s Nurse, becoming an Accident and Emergency Sister and Paediatric Nurse Specialist in the same hospital. In 2001 she became a Nurse Facilitator for the North Central London Workforce Development Confederation and later went on to become the acting lead nurse for the cadet nursing scheme in the same NHS organisation. Mary worked as a lecturer in Child Health at the University of Hertfordshire from 2003, going on to become a senior lecturer, Alternate Professional Leader and Programme Field Tutor for Children’s Nursing. From 2014 to 2018 Mary was also a Specialist Practice Advisor to the Care Quality Commission.

Elizabeth Gormley‐Fleming, RGN RSCN RNT BSc (Hons) PG Cert, PG Dip, MA, SFHEA

Associate Director Academic Quality Assurance

Liz is a registered general and children’s nurse. She has substantial clinical experience and worked as a clinical educator and lead nurse before becoming a Senior Lecturer at Middlesex University. From there Liz moved to the University of Hertfordshire and has just celebrated 20 years of service there. Liz has been involved in leading and developing pre‐registration children’s nursing modules and curricula. She has also led and developed post‐registration programmes of education and was part of a central team who led the implementation of technology‐enhanced assessments across the university. She actively provides mentorship to both internal and external colleagues. Liz has held substantial leadership roles including the Head of the Department.

Currently, Liz has a central role and is an Associate Director of Academic Quality Assurance. She leads the development and approval of higher and degree apprenticeship programmes within the university. She is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Liz is an external examiner and external verifier for other Higher Education providers. She is a Nursing and Midwifery Council Quality Assurance Agency assessor, an Office for Students assessor and has worked for some other regulators. Liz has authored and edited several books, chapters and papers. She is a peer reviewer for two journal publications. Her professional areas of interest are professional values, ethics in child health, safeguarding, work‐based learning and regulation.

Dr Barry Hill

Dr Barry Hill is a Professor of Nursing and Head of the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Buckinghamshire New University, UK. A Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), he actively mentors’ colleagues within the HEA framework, supporting the development of teaching and learning.

With a background in intensive care nursing, Barry holds an MSc in Advanced Practice and is registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a registered nurse, registered teacher, and registered independent and supplementary prescriber. He has made significant contributions to nursing education and research, having published 9 books, over 80 book chapters, and over 100 peer‐reviewed journal articles.

Barry is the Consultant Editor for the International Journal for Advancing Practice and the Clinical Editor for the British Journal of Nursing. His PhD focused on qualitative research, applying hermeneutic phenomenology and Max van Manen’s framework to explore professional experiences in nursing.

Louise McLaughlin, RN (child), BSc (Hons), MSc, PG Cert, FHEA

Senior lecturer in Children’s Nursing, School of Health and Social Work, University of...

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 23.4.2025
• Reihe/Serie: Fundamentals
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Pflege
• Schlagworte: child anatomy • child physiology • child-related anatomy • child-related physiology • nursing and puberty • young adult anatomy • young adult physiology • Young people anatomy • young people physiology
• ISBN-10: 1-394-24093-7 / 1394240937
• ISBN-13: 978-1-394-24093-7 / 9781394240937