This PDF covers
the following topics related to Nursing : Definition of nursing, History and
development of nursing, Profession and professionalism, Nursing education,
Socialization in nursing, Levels of proficiency, Models of professional
socialization, Organization socialization, International and national nursing
associations, Philosophy of nursing theory, Overview of nursing theory, Health
illness and health care system Introduction to Nursing, Factors affecting health
and illness, Nursing research Methodology, Nursing research methodology.
This book describes
how nursing is a profession within the healthcare sector focused on the care of
individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover
optimal health and quality of life.
This PDF covers
the following topics related to Nursing : Definition of nursing, History and
development of nursing, Profession and professionalism, Nursing education,
Socialization in nursing, Levels of proficiency, Models of professional
socialization, Organization socialization, International and national nursing
associations, Philosophy of nursing theory, Overview of nursing theory, Health
illness and health care system Introduction to Nursing, Factors affecting health
and illness, Nursing research Methodology, Nursing research methodology.
This
book explains the following topics: Variety of Nursing Service Personnel,
Variations in Nursing Service Staff Mix, Meeting Current and Future Needs for
Nurses, The Effects of Education Financing on Generalist Nurse Supply, Education
for Generalist Positions in Nursing, Education for Advanced Positions in
Nursing, Alleviating Nursing Shortages in Medically Underserved Areas and Among
Underserved Populations, Improving the Use of Nursing Resources, Advancing
Research in Nursing and Getting Facts for Manpower Planning.
Author(s): National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S
This book explains the following topics: Hospital Nurses, Nurses in
Civil Hospitals, Nurses in Her Majesty’s Hospitals, Addenda as to Mixed Nursing
by Nurses and Orderlies in Military Hospitals on the Double Pavilion Plan.
We hope that this book can be used as a resource to increase
the body of knowledge in teaching and learning in nursing, thereby enhancing the
role and contribution of health care professionals to clinical practice .The
main aim of teaching and learning in nursing, at all levels, is to enhance the
nurses' contribution to assist the individuals, families and communities in
promoting and preserving health, well-being and to efficiently respond to
illnesses.
Author(s): Gregor Stiglic, Majda Pajnkihar and
Dominika Vrbnjak
This lecture note
is designed to give a public health nursing students a comprehensive
introduction to the field of community health nursing. Topics covered includes:
Introduction Historical Review Of Public Health, Historical Development Of
Public Health Nursing, The Concept Of Health In Public Health Nursing, Acute
Care Setting, The Nursing Process In Public Health Nursing , Health Education In
Public Health Nursing, Establishing Health Team And The Role Of Public Health
Nurse, Public Health Nursing In The Community, Activities Of Public Health
Nursing.
Nursing
is an experience lived between human beings. This book explains the approach to
nursing places an emphasis on the nurse-patient relationship, in which both
people influence the outcome of the nursing interventions.
Author(s): Josephine G. Paterson and Loretta T. Zderad
This book describes the following topics: Training School Organization and
Management, A Hospital Ward : Free and Private, Hygiene of the Sick-room and
Ward, Care of New Patients, Baths, Disinfectant Solutions, Bacteriological
Notes, Enemata, External Applications, Medicines, Surgical Nursing, Gynaecology:
General and Special Preparation of Patients for Examinations and Operations,
Surgical Operating-rooms, Bandages, Medical Emergencies.
The theoretical,
preclinical preparation addressed n this textbook should create the conditions
for the effective practice of nursing procedures and interventions under
laboratory conditions and subsequently in clinical practice, while also reducing
the risk of inappropriate or improper nursing procedures and patient
interventions during further study. In addition to the practical exercises under
laboratory conditions, the study of this textbook should contribute to the
smooth transfer of nursing procedures and interventions from preclinical
preparation through to clinical practice while internalizing the key skills
required for the healthcare profession and general nursing.
Author(s): PhDr. Marie Hlavacova, PhDr. Daniel
Jirkovsky, Mgr. Hana Nikodemova and PhDr. Sarka Tomova
This lecture note contains basic selected
topics, which are relevant to their scope. It is well known that no nursing
service can be provided with out basic skills of nursing art. For public health
nurse to provide health service at different settings; hospital, health center,
health post and at the community level, the course is very essential. Topics
covered includes: Care of the patient unit and equipment, Bed making, General
care of the patient, Observation and laboratory diagnosis, Cold and heat
application, Elimination of Gastro Intestinal And Urinary Tract, Medication
Administration, Pre and postoperative nursing care.
Introducing Psychology for Nurses and
Healthcare Professionalsis a refreshingly engaging, and accessible introduction
to psychology written specifically to support nurses and other medical and
health care professionals, such as Midwives and Care Assistants, in both their
studies and in practice.
This lecture note offers nurses comprehensive
knowledge necessary for the modern health care of women with up to date
clinically relevant information in women’s health care. Topics covered includes: Anatomy of Female Pelvis
and The Fetal Skull, Normal Pregnancy, Normal Labour, Normal Puerperium,
Abnormal Pregnancy, Abnormal Labour, Abnormal Puerperium, Induction of Labour,
Obstetric Operations and Infection of the Female Reproductive Organs.
This handbook has been prepared to provide
information and guidance of advanced practice nurses (APNs) who provide
medical services and covered preventive services to participants in the
Department’s Medical Programs. Topics covered includes: Provider
Participation, Advanced Practice Nurse Reimbursement, Covered Services,
Non-covered Services, Record Requirements, Written Practice Agreement
Guidelines, General Limitations and Considerations on Covered Medical
Diagnostic and Treatment Services and Medical Diagnostic and Treatment.
This book includes chapters on complementary or alternative therapies,
human development, health promotion, infection control, diagnostic tests,
and elder, long-term, and home health can the profession's history and
relevant cultural diversity concerns, legal or ethical issues, and skills.
The text adheres to the nursing process format and designed for use in all
practical and vocational nursing programs.