Textbooks

We recommend purchasing the electronic version of the following textbooks, as page numbers for required readings will align with electronic versions. Some of the benefits of electronic textbooks are outlined in our Transition to Electronic Textbooks announcement.

Required

  • Hockenberry, M. J., Duffy, E.A., & Gibbs, K.D. (2024).  Wong’s Nursing Care of Infants and Children (12th Ed.). Elsevier.  ISBN: 978-0-323-77670-7
  • Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada (2020).  Pediatric Advanced Life Support:  Provider Manual.  ISBN: 978-1-988892-90-0

Where to Purchase

Please check with your sponsoring manager prior to purchasing your textbook. Please keep your receipts. 

E-book codes can be purchased from the Dalhousie Health Sciences Bookstore:

  • Address: 6136 University Ave., Halifax, NS
  • Phone: 902-494-3020

Visit the bookstore in person or order online.

Other Options

If preferred, textbooks are available through the publisher, and are also sometimes available online through websites such as Amazon or Chapters/Indigo.

The Nova Scotia Health Learning Institute for Health Care Providers offers education programming designed to meet the needs of learners across the province and strengthen our health care system. We are committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-informed programming that enables providers to develop and maintain foundational and specialty competencies.