Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice

Nursing is a profession in the healthcare sector that is focused on the attainment and recovery of the quality of life and optimal health of individuals, families and communities. Some of the responsibilities of a nurse are developing a plan of care, collaborating with physicians, patients, therapists and the patients' family, assisting in activities of daily living, administering medications and educating patients. It is a diverse healthcare profession and plays a crucial role in neonatal care, mental health, women's health, pediatrics, adult-gerontology, etc. Depending on the specialization areas, nursing can be categorized as orthopedic nursing, palliative care, cardiac nursing, obstetrical nursing, perioperative nursing, etc. The aim of this book is to present researches that have transformed the field of nursing and aided its advancement. From theories to research to practical applications, case studies related to all contemporary topics of relevance to this field have been included in this book. Those with an interest in this field would find this book helpful.