Practical Nursing: A Text-Book for Nurses (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Anna Caroline Maxwell

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484911600 ISBN 13: 9780484911603

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This comprehensive nursing guide, written by the author, prepares nurses for the practical side of their profession from the outset. It begins by conveying the physical, mental, and moral qualities that make for a good nurse and then covers myriad job-related topics, such as preventing disease, care of the hands, and adherence to protocol. It discusses crucial observation in the field, explores the significance of promptness, self-control, obedience, and sympathy, and stresses the importance of treating patients and their families with dignity and respect. The author underscores the ethical and practical dimensions of truthfulness, emphasizes discipline, and explains the significance of maintaining confidentiality. She concludes with the Nightingale Pledge, which serves as a beacon of nursing ethics. This book is an indispensable resource for nurses at all levels, providing essential knowledge and guidance for the demanding yet rewarding profession of nursing.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 0484911600
• ISBN 13: 9780484911603
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 558