Best Pediatric & Neonatal Nursing Books of 2025

Burns' Pediatric Primary Care is a comprehensive textbook that covers all aspects of primary care pediatrics, from infancy to adolescence. Written from the unique perspective of a Nurse Practitioner, the book emphasizes both prevention and management of health conditions. The 7th edition includes updated content reflecting the latest research, protocols, and guidelines, as well as nine new chapters and revised units. The book is organized into four parts, covering global pediatric health, child development, health promotion and management, and disease management. Overall, Burns' Pediatric Primary Care is an invaluable resource for nurses and healthcare providers seeking a strong foundation in children's primary care.

The Bright Futures: Guidelines Pocket Guide is an essential quick reference tool for busy health professionals. The guide includes all the necessary information for health supervision visits from birth through age 21, including developmental milestones, recommended medical screenings, and sexual maturity ratings. The guide is concise, well-organized, and well-implemented, making it an excellent resource for pediatric providers and providers in training. The updated edition includes new recommendations, making it a must-have for professionals in family practice medicine.

Pediatric Telephone Protocols: Office Version is a comprehensive resource for triage at medical practices and call centers. This best-selling book by Dr. Barton D. Schmitt now includes updated protocols, references, and resources, as well as a new protocol on COVID-19. The author, a renowned professor of pediatrics and a telehealth pioneer, offers invaluable insights and guidance on medication questions and other concerns. The book is a must-have for family practice physicians and pediatricians.

The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program, Learner/ Provider Manual is a comprehensive guide for neonatal healthcare providers on post-resuscitation and pre-transport stabilization care of sick infants. Published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, this 6th edition book is a requirement for all classes. It covers guidelines that are important for nursing pediatrics and provides readers with an in-depth understanding of neonatal healthcare. The book is well-organized, easy to navigate and offers practical tips and advice. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for healthcare providers and students in the field of neonatal care.

Hale’s Medications & Mothers’ Milk 2023 is the go-to reference manual for lactation support professionals. This twentieth edition provides up-to-date, evidence-based information on over 1300 drugs, vaccines, syndromes, and diseases. It is an indispensable resource that evaluates the relative risk of commonly used drugs, lists safe alternatives, and includes key points, tips, and concise information for easy access. The new edition adds 72 new drugs, updates 356 medications with new data, and includes new information on cannabis, monoclonal antibodies, and migraines. This book is an essential tool for anyone seeking to provide the best care for breastfeeding mothers and their infants.

A comprehensive guide for practicing nurses working in any neonatal intensive care unit worldwide, AWHONN’s Core Curriculum for Maternal-Newborn Nursing, 6th Edition provides the latest evidence-based practices, including information on preterm infants, medications, and antepartum-intrapartum complications. The concise outline format makes it easy to find essential information on the most common neonatal disorders and their management, including the definition, etiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, treatments, and outcomes. The book also covers families, ethics, legal issues, research, case management, the transition to home, and more. The book is an excellent resource for nurses and healthcare professionals in the field of neonatal care.

Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing by Mosby is a must-have for pediatric nurses. The 11th edition of this book features the latest research and guidelines for treating children, including Next Generation NCLEX-style case studies and questions. The book takes a developmental approach, covering child development and health promotion before focusing on specific health problems. The text is easy to read and includes critical thinking case studies, drug alerts, and evidence-based practice boxes. The book is unique in its emphasis on family-centered care, community focus, and complementary and alternative therapy. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for nurses looking to improve their pediatric nursing skills.

Davis Advantage for Maternal-Newborn Nursing is a comprehensive solution for instructors and students in the field of pregnancy and childbirth. The book is an easy-to-read guide with student-friendly features that deliver critical content to learners. The online program, Davis Advantage, is an immersive learning experience that engages students through a Learn-Apply-Assess continuum. It guides students through animated mini-lecture videos and dynamic activities to reinforce learning and bring concepts to life. Overall, Davis Advantage for Maternal-Newborn Nursing is a unique and innovative solution that equips students with the necessary skills to practice safe and effective nursing care.

Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, Fourth Edition is a comprehensive guide for nursing students, focusing on essential concepts for safe and effective maternity and pediatric care. The book uses a nursing process approach to provide relevant information in a concise, straightforward manner, emphasizing commonly encountered clinical challenges in maternity and pediatric care. The updated fourth edition includes unfolding case studies and patient stories that help students apply concepts to real-world scenarios. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for nursing students seeking to establish a strong foundation in maternity and pediatric care.

Gomella's Neonatology, Eighth Edition is a comprehensive guide for physicians, especially trainees, to treat both common and rare problems in newborns. This edition provides logically organized, quickly retrievable information on basic and advanced management techniques for the neonate. The book covers everything clinicians need to know about on-call neonatal problems, procedures, diseases and disorders, and pharmacology. It also includes a comprehensive drug formulary, full-color images of neonatal rashes and dermatologic problems, and immunization tables. This book is an essential reference tool for anyone working in the neonatal unit.