Foundation Of Professional Nursing

A reference hand book for nurses by Amanda K. Beck

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.

Author(s): Amanda K. Beck

NA Pages

Medicine and Medical Nursing I

This note covers Introduction to medicine and medical nursing, Digestive system, The Respiratory System and Cardiovascular System.

Author(s): Muloongo Siazeele Bubala

303 Pages

Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing EPHTI

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.

Author(s): Meselech Assegid, Alemaya University

336 Pages

Public Health Nursing Leadership Guide and Resource Manual

This note covers the following topics related to Nursing :What is Public Health, Nurse’s Role in Public Health, Legal Matters, Scope and Standards of Care for Public Health Nursing Practice, Public Health, Practice Interventions and Competencies.

Author(s): The Massachusetts Association of Public Health Nurses

178 Pages

Introduction to Nursing TIU

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.

Author(s): Assist. Prof. Dr. Hoshyar Amin Ahmed

54 Pages

Transitions to Professional Nursing Practice 2nd Edition

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.

Author(s): Jamie Murphy

NA Pages

Subsidiary Notes as to the Introduction of Female Nursing into Military

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.

Author(s): Florence Nightingale

NA Pages

Teaching and Learning in Nursing

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

NA Pages

Public Health Nursing

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.

Author(s): Mesfin Nigusie and Hana Alebaches

109 Pages

Nursing as Caring A Model for Transforming Practice

This book explains the following topics: Foundatons Of Nursng as Carng, Nursng as Carng, Nursng Stuaton as The Locus Of Nursng, Implcatons For Practce and Nursng Servce Admnstraton, Implication's For Nursng Educaton, Theory Development and Research.

Author(s): Anne Boykin Savina O. Schoenhofer

NA Pages

Basic Clinical Nursing Skills

This lecture note is organized in logical manner that students can learn from simpler to the complex. It is divided in to units and chapters. The lecture note series is designed to have two parts: part-I is composed of most basic clinical skills, where as part two will be covering most advances clinical skills as well as fundamental concepts related to the skills.

Author(s): Abraham Alano

384 Pages

Nursing Procedures and Interventions

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

498 Pages

Basic Nursing Arts

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.

Author(s): Abraham Alano

173 Pages

Handbook for Advanced Practice Nurse Services (PDF 22P)

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.

Author(s): Illinois Department of Public Aid

22 Pages

An Evidence Based Handbook for Nurses

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.

Author(s): Ronda G Hughes

NA Pages

Basic Nursing Foundations of Concepts and Skills (Notes)

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.

Author(s): Lois White

NA Pages