This lecture note
explains the following topics: Historical Development of Nursing, Historical
Development of Nursing, Philosophical Thoughts in Nursing, Influence of
Philosophical Schools of Thought on Nursing, Nursing as an Art and a Science,
Nursing as a Profession, The Role of the Nurse Teacher, Counsellor, Caregiver,
Manager and Researcher, History of Healthcare in Nigeria, Structure of
Healthcare in Nigeria, Concept of Primary Health Care, Components of Primary
Healthcare, Human Environment, Cultural and Societal Influence on Nursing,
Concepts, Principles, Theories and Models in Nursing, Theories in Nursing,
Introduction to Nursing Process as a Framework for Nursing Practice, Types of
Nursing Care Deliver, Communication in Nursing, Interpersonal Relationship in
Nursing.
This note explains the following topics: introduction to communication and
communication theory in nursing, Therapeutic communication and interviewing and
interprofessional communication in nursing.
Author(s): Jennifer Lapum, Oona St Amant, Michelle
Hughes and Joy Garmaise Yee
This PDF book covers the following topics related to Obstetric and
Gynecological Nursing : Anatomy of Female, Normal Pregnancy,
Normal Labour, the Normal Puerperium, Abnormal Pregnancy, Abnormal Labour,
Abnormal Puerperium, Induction of Labour, Obstetric Operations, Congenital
Anomalies Of the Female Genital Organs, Infection of the Female Reproductive
Organs.
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
note covers the following topics: Professional Nursing Practice, Baccalaureate
Education, Healthcare in the 21st Century, Nursing Philosophy, Professional
Development, Interprofessional Communication, Interprofessional Collaboration,
Leadership in Nursing, Nursing Theory.
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.
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 book explains wide
range of issues and literature regarding patient safety and quality health
care .Each of the chapters in this book is organized with a background
section and analysis of the literature. At the end of each chapter, you will
find two critical components. First, there is a “Practice Implications”
section that outlines how the evidence can be used to inform practice
changes. Second, there is a “Research Implications” section that outlines
research gaps that can be targeted by researchers and used by clinicians to
inform and guide decisions for practice.
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.