Category Archives: Nursing
Nursing Continuing Education For the 21st Century
By Sara Ellis One need only scan a newspaper or read a weekly magazine to be astounded by the number of stories about new medical breakthroughs, disease processes,
To BSN or not to BSN – That is the Nurse’s Question!
By Sara Ellis The Goldmark Report in 1923 was the first to recommend that the entry level of education for professional practice as a registered nurse should be a Bachelor of Science
The Nurse’s Medical Malpractice Primer
By Sara Ellis According to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing the number of disciplinary actions for practice related issues such as failure to assess or intervene,
Home Nursing: Causes And Symptoms Of Illness
By Ruth B. Freeman Diseases may generally be classed as communicable (catching) or non-communicable. They vary in their severity and consequences. Sometimes a disease may be entirely unnoticed until it has made
Home Nursing: Illness And How To Meet It
By Ruth B. Freeman CALLING A DOCTOR Every family should have a doctor to consult regularly for medical advice and treatment. Frequent reference is made to the importance of calling a doctor
Home Nursing: Food And Nutrition
By Ruth B. Freeman IMPORTANCE OF FOOD From earliest times man has realized that providing food for himself and his family was one of his major tasks.
Home Nursing: Nursing Care In Special Conditions
By Ruth B. Freeman THE PATIENT WITH A COMMUNICABLE DISEASE The nursing care of a patient with a communicable disease differs little from that given any other
Home Nursing: Home Emergencies
By Ruth B. Freeman DANGER IN SELF-TREATMENT There is a tendency for people to try to treat themselves when sickness occurs. Symptoms may seem slight and too unimportant for medical advice. Sometimes
Personal And Family Health
By Ruth B. Freeman Not many years ago the word “health” had a much narrower meaning than it now has. We used to think of it as implying physical health only, and
Community Health
By Ruth B. Freeman A community has a legal and moral responsibility to protect the health and well-being of its citizens, whether they live in a city, a village, or out in
Home Nursing Procedures, Part I
By Ruth B. Freeman GENERAL INFORMATION Simple nursing procedures that can be carried out in the home are presented here step by step. It is difficult to visualize some of these without
Home Nursing Procedures, Part II
By Ruth B. Freeman Turning the Patient on His Side and Away from the Home Nurse. 1. Free the covers; instruct or help the patient to bend his knees.
Home Nursing Procedures, Part III
By Ruth B. Freeman GIVING CARE TO THE MOUTH Purpose. To cleanse and refresh the patient’s mouth, teeth, and gums; stimulate the circulation of the gums to keep them healthy; and prevent
Home Nursing Procedures, Part IV
By Ruth B. Freeman COLD APPLICATIONS Purpose. Cold is often applied to relieve pain and congestion.
Home Nursing Procedures, Part V
By Ruth B. Freeman HANDLING THE YOUNG BABY Purpose. To handle the baby with ease and with security and comfort for the baby, including a few special “holds.”
