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A supplement for courses in Pediatric Nursing and Nurse Practitioner. A self-study reference for entry-level pediatric nurse practitioners preparing for the certification exam. Developed to correspond with both the National Qualifying Examination for Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Examination, it helps students determine overall competency and content areas that need additional study. It features a case study format, with questions, answers, and rationales. Subject areas covered include growth and development, health promotion, health maintenance, health restoration, common acute and chronic clinical problems and illnesses, and professional practice issues.