Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Guide: Primary Care, 8th Edition Doody's Expert Review Review Questionnaire ISBN: 9781284304329 ISBN-10: 1284304329 Copyright: 2027 Edition: 8th Editor: Silbert-Flagg, JoAnne, Busch, Deborah W., Doody's Expert Review    Score: 98 Doody's Star Rating™ and Doody's Expert Review provide by Doody Enterprises, Inc. Reviewer: Katherine Sandlin,  DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC  (The University of Texas at Tyler) Description This self-study and clinical reference resource is designed to support board certification preparation for both Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs) and Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs). Organized by body system, the book provides comprehensive, evidence-based content for exam preparation and clinical practice. Each chapter includes practice questions to reinforce learning and assess knowledge application. The previous seventh edition was published in 2020. Purpose The purpose of this book is to provide a comprehensive review resource for Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) certification preparation and to serve as a practical clinical reference. The content is organized by body system and includes practice questions at the end of each chapter to reinforce learning and assess knowledge. These are worthy objectives because nurse practitioner students and practicing clinicians need accessible, evidence-based resources that support both examination success and clinical decision-making. This book is particularly needed because it bridges the gap between board preparation and real-world practice. The book successfully meets its objectives by presenting content in a clear, organized format that is easy to navigate for both studying and clinical reference. The inclusion of chapter-based review questions further enhances its value by allowing learners to evaluate their understanding and readiness for certification examinations. Audience The book's primary audience is PNPs and FNPs preparing for certification examinations or seeking a comprehensive pediatric clinical reference. In addition to PNP and FNP students, the book will likely benefit practicing nurse practitioners, APRN faculty, and clinicians who provide care to children and adolescents. The book meets the needs of its intended audience by aligning content with certification examination blueprints and presenting current evidence-based guidelines and best practices in an organized, system-based format. The authors are credible authorities on the subject, as they are experienced pediatric nurse practitioners and educators with advanced clinical and academic credentials. Their expertise is reflected in the comprehensive, evidence-based content throughout the book. Features This book provides comprehensive coverage of pediatric primary care topics, including health promotion, disease prevention, developmental surveillance, assessment, diagnosis, management, pharmacology, and treatment of common acute and chronic pediatric conditions. The content spans the continuum of pediatric care from infancy through adolescence and incorporates current clinical guidelines, standards of care, and evidence-based recommendations. Rather than serving solely as a certification review text, the book functions as both a study guide and a practical clinical reference, making it useful in academic and clinical settings. The writing is clear, concise, and clinically focused, allowing readers to quickly locate and apply information. The organization by body system enhances usability and mirrors the way clinicians approach patient care and certification preparation. One of the book's greatest strengths is its alignment with certification examination blueprints while maintaining a strong emphasis on real-world clinical practice. Reader engagement is supported through end-of-chapter practice questions that reinforce key concepts and promote self-assessment. A potential limitation is that some rapidly evolving areas of pediatric practice may require supplementation with the most current clinical guidelines and literature, particularly given that the previous edition was published in 2020. Overall, the text is a well-organized, highly valuable resource that successfully supports both certification preparation and pediatric clinical practice. Assessment This is an outstanding resource that effectively serves as both a certification review guide and a clinical reference. I used an earlier edition to prepare for my Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certification examination and have since recommended it to many Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner students because of its clear organization, comprehensive pediatric content, and alignment with certification exam blueprints. The updated edition is justified given the ongoing changes in pediatric guidelines, standards of care, and certification content. I highly recommend this book to PNP and FNP students preparing for certification, as well as practicing clinicians seeking a reliable pediatric reference for everyday practice. Review Questionnaire Range Question Score 1-10 Are the author's objectives met? 10 1-10 Rate the worthiness of those objectives. 10 1-5 Is this written at an appropriate level? 5 1-5 Is there significant duplication? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5 1-5 Are there significant omissions? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5 1-5 Rate the authority of the authors. 5 1-5 Are there sufficient illustrations? N/A 1-5 Rate the pedagogic value of the illustrations. N/A 1-5 Rate the print quality of the illustrations. N/A 1-5 Are there sufficient references? 5 1-5 Rate the currency of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the pertinence of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the helpfulness of the index. 5 1-5 If important in this specialty, rate the physical appearance of the book N/A 1-10 Is this a worthwhile contribution to the field? 10 1-10 If this is a 2nd or later edition, is this new edition needed? 8 ©2026 Doody Enterprises, Inc.