From acclaimed authors and certified pediatric nurse practitioners Virginia Millonig and Caryl Mobley, this Fourth Edition has been developed especially for Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Family Nurse Practitioners preparing to take certification examinations and as a reference in the practice setting. The text is divided into systems with an in-depth coverage of growth and development and health promotion and maintenance. The common disorders of the various body systems provide succinct summaries of definitions, etiology, signs and symptoms, clinical findings, differential diagnoses, diagnostic tests\findings, and management\treatment. The final chapter addresses PNP role development, current trends and health policy issues including topics such as credentialing, legal issues, legislation, reimbursement and delivery systems. Following each chapter are test questions, which are intended to serve as an introduction To The testing arena. In addition a bibliography is included for those who need a more in-depth discussion of the subject matter in each chapter. Key Features Include: A comprehensive outline format-for fast overview and reference All the information yours"ll need for your certification exam-complementing the study question books which provide additional practice questions Emphasis on major theories, diagnoses, treatment modalities, and nursing interventions Sample test questions and a comprehensive bibliography after each chapter