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.
Culture is defined as the sum of all the material and spiritual
values created in the process of social development and the tools that are used
to create and hand these values down to next generations and show the extent of
the man’s authority and control over their natural and social environment. The
nursing profession, which plays an important role in the health team, is often
based on a cultural phenomenon. The aim of nursing is to provide a
wholly caring and humanistic service respecting people’s cultural values and
lifestyles.
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 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 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 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 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