General Nursing

General Nursing
Author:
Publisher: Pearson South Africa
Total Pages: 308
Release: 1988
Genre: Nurses
ISBN: 9780798619127

Prevent and Control Infection

Prevent and Control Infection
Author: Laura Ziady
Publisher: Juta and Company Ltd
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2006-04
Genre: Infection
ISBN: 9780702167904

Containing all the information the health care worker needs to understand and implement good infection control practices, this guide will safeguard both the patient and the medical specialist. Information on disease-specific infections and the prevention and control measures to combat them; general infection control practice, policy, and procedures; hospital-acquired infections; and infection control outside of the hospital is included.

Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice

Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice
Author: Lisa Hopp
Publisher: F.A. Davis
Total Pages: 373
Release: 2012-02-10
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 080363286X

Employers expect new graduates to be well-versed in evidence-based practice—its theory and its implementation. Begin with a concise introduction to evidence-based practice to gain a full perspective of what it is and why it's so important. Then draw upon must-have guidance and tools that will help you immediately apply what you’ve learned in both classroom and clinical settings. This practical, step-by-step approach develops the critical-thinking and decision-making skills you need to effectively apply and deliver effective patient care.

Juta's Manual of Nursing

Juta's Manual of Nursing
Author: Anne Young
Publisher: Juta and Company Ltd
Total Pages: 804
Release: 2003
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780702156656

The basics of fundamental and general nursing science are presented in this health resource for auxiliary, enrolled, and registered general nurses. A strong community nursing focus infuses the outcome-based teachings and questions to stimulate further discussion. Practical information on nursing in South Africa is provided, including working in the legal framework, managing the challenges of nursing in a culturally diverse society, and dealing with patients suffering from HIV and AIDS. Medical teachings on the use of oxygen, temperature regulation, mobility, and skin integrity complement the ethical discussions.