Master the essentials of bacteriology for bedside care.
This practical introduction helps nurses connect classroom science to real-world tasks, using plain language and clear demonstrations so concepts are easy to grasp and apply.
The book emphasizes useful, non-technical knowledge that supports everyday nursing practice. It shows how bacteriology relates to household life, public health, and preventive medicine, while guiding students who have completed a grammar school education. Demonstrations, lab work, and visits to public health settings are suggested to reinforce learning and make training tangible.
Topics are organized to build confidence step by step, starting with what bacteria are and how they grow, then moving through how infections start, spread, and are managed in hospital and community settings. The material focuses on practical understanding and behavior that reduces infection risk, with senior chapters addressing immunity, vaccines, and serum therapy.
Ideal for readers seeking a solid, usable foundation in bacteriology tailored to nursing practice.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an introductory guide to bacteriology for nurses. It ensures new and veteran nurses have the indispensable knowledge to successfully protect themselves, their patients, and the community from bacterial infections. Grounded in the authorâs years of teaching experience, this essential guide reduces technical jargon and complexity, and gradually introduces readers to key concepts. Through an approachable narrative, the book covers the life cycle, behavior, and spread of bacteria, while highlighting essential preventative measures against infection. These ideas are presented within the context of real-life cases and situations a nurse might encounter. By the end, nursing professionals will have gained a clear understanding of the mechanisms of bacterial infection, leading to more confident and safer nursing practice. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330145890_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330145890
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330145890
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