Essential Nursing Skills: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners

By Blake Tech

Essential Nursing Skills: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to Nursing
The Role and Responsibilities of a Nurse
The Importance of Professionalism in Nursing
Essential Nursing Values and Ethics
Effective Communication Skills for Nurses
Understanding the Nursing Process: Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation

Chapter 2: Health Assessment and Vital Signs
Techniques for Accurate Health Assessment
Understanding and Interpreting Vital Signs
Assessing Pain and Implementing Pain Management Strategies
Documentation and Reporting of Health Assessment Findings
Special Considerations in Health Assessment for Different Patient Populations

Chapter 3: Medication Administration
Principles of Medication Administration
Understanding Medication Orders and Dosage Calculation
Routes of Medication Administration and Techniques
Medication Safety and Preventing Medication Errors
Patient Education on Medication Administration and Compliance

Chapter 4: Infection Control and Prevention
Understanding Infection Control Practices
Hand Hygiene Techniques and Practices
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Proper Use
Standard Precautions and Transmission-Based Precautions
Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection

Chapter 5: Basic Nursing Procedures
Proper Body Mechanics and Safe Patient Handling
Patient Positioning and Turning
Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Maintaining Skin Integrity: Pressure Ulcer Prevention
Care and Maintenance of Intravenous (IV) Lines

Chapter 6: Wound Care and Dressing Changes
Principles of Wound Healing
Assessing and Documenting Wounds
Types of Wound Dressings and Their Indications
Techniques for Wound Cleaning and Debridement
Prevention and Management of Wound Infections

Chapter 7: Basic Life Support and CPR
Basic Life Support (BLS) Guidelines
Recognizing Cardiac Arrest and Activating the Emergency Response System
Performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)
Post-Resuscitation Care and Documentation

Chapter 8: Emergency Nursing and First Aid
Assessment and Triage in Emergency Situations
Managing Common Emergencies: Falls, Burns, Choking, and Allergic Reactions
CPR for Adults, Children, and Infants
Dealing with Trauma and Handling Bleeding
Disaster Preparedness and Response in Healthcare Settings

Chapter 9: Patient Education and Health Promotion
Importance of Patient Education and Health Promotion
Effective Teaching Strategies for Different Learning Styles
Teaching Patients about Medications and Self-Management
Promoting Healthy Lifestyles and Disease Prevention
Cultural Competence and Sensitivity in Patient Education

Chapter 10: Geriatric Nursing Care
Understanding the Aging Process and Age-Related Changes
Common Health Issues in Older Adults
Falls Prevention and Safety Measures for the Elderly
Managing Chronic Conditions in Geriatric Patients
Palliative and End-of-Life Care for Older Adults

Chapter 11: Pediatric Nursing Care
Growth and Development Milestones in Children
Pediatric Vital Signs and Assessment Techniques
Communicating with Pediatric Patients and their Families
Pediatric Medication Administration and Dosage Calculation
Special Considerations in Pediatric Care: Pain Management, Play Therapy, and Parental Involvement

Chapter 12: Mental Health Nursing

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0C9S8NTVX
• ISBN13: 9798850770600
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"