Theoretical foundations of nursing care
The textbook is intended for students from the "Health Care" professional field.
This textbook has been compiled to meet the needs of nurses during their training and further professional development. In it, the authors have the idea to bring out and present the role, place and importance of the new nursing philosophy by presenting theories and models for the development of nursing. The textbook may be useful for students of the professional field "Health care", educational qualification degree "Bachelor".
CONTENTS:
Philosophy and social significance of the nursing profession. Mission and functions of the modern nurse
Historical overview of the nursing profession. Development of nursing in Bulgaria
Modern models of care delivery
A nursing process. Essence. Stages of implementation
Assessment of the patient's condition
Sister diagnosis. Essence
Nursing care planning
Clinical observation
Communication skills. Communications in Nursing
Nursing activities in the field of health prevention
Stress. Risk groups. Prevention
Strengthening family health. Tasks of the nurse
Aseptic and antiseptic. Their importance in nursing practice
Nosocomial infections - types. Role of the nurse in the fight against VBI
Hospital environment. Structure of the health care system in Bulgaria - health service
Professional activities that nurses can perform on the appointment of a doctor or independently (Ministry of Health, Ordinance No. 1 of February 8, 2011)
