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 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 note meant to lay your desired
foundation for the choice of nursing as a course of study and profession. Topics
covered includes: Nature of Nursing, Health and Human Environment, Fundamentals
of Nursing.
Author(s): Dr Reuben Fajemilehin, Mr. Olufemi Ayandiran
,Mr Kayode S. Olubiyi and Prof. O. Nwana
This book explores how nurses' roles,
responsibilities, and education should change significantly to meet the
increased demand for care that will be created by health care reform and to
advance improvements in America's increasingly complex health system.
Author(s): The National Center for
Biotechnology Information, USA
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
Community health Nursing is the
synthesis of nursing and public health practice applied to promote and protect
the health of population. It combines all the basic elements of professional,
clinical nursing with public health and community practice. Topics covered
includes: concepts of Community Health, Historical Development of Community
Health, Health care Delivery System and Primary Health, Nursing Process in the
Community, Maternal and Child Health, Adolescent Reproductive Health, Street On
and Off Children, School Health Service, Prison Health Service, Addressing the
Needs of the Family, Home visiting and Home Health Service.
Author(s): Daniel Mengistu,
Equlinet Misganaw, University of Gondar
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.
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.
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.
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
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 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.