Practical Nursing: A Text-Book for Nurses - Softcover

Practical Nursing : A Text-Book for Nurses

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Practical Nursing' stands as a foundational text in the history of medical education and professional healthcare. Written by Anna Caroline Maxwell, often referred to as the 'American Florence Nightingale,' this comprehensive work offers an exhaustive guide to the essential principles and techniques of patient care. The book serves as a meticulous manual for the training of nurses, detailing the rigorous standards required for excellence in the field.The content covers a broad spectrum of clinical duties, ranging from basic hygiene and the proper arrangement of sickrooms to complex surgical preparation and the precise administration of medicines. It provides detailed instructions on bandaging, the monitoring of vital signs, and the management of various diseases common to the early 20th century. Beyond mere technical instruction, the work emphasizes the observational skills and ethical considerations vital to the nursing profession.As a seminal contribution to medical literature, 'Practical Nursing' helped formalize the transition of nursing from a domestic duty into a disciplined, scientific practice. It remains a significant historical resource for those interested in the evolution of healthcare, the history of medicine, and the foundational training that shaped modern nursing standards.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Artikel-Nr. 9781025921617

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