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Nursing Sciences

Nursing Sciences

Nursing Sciences is a comprehensive field within healthcare focused on the study, practice, and advancement of nursing.

Key Areas

Fundamentals of Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Critical Care Nursing

Importance in Healthcare

Nurses are integral to the healthcare system, contributing to

Nursing Sciences Overview

Nursing Sciences is a comprehensive field within healthcare focused on the study, practice, and advancement of nursing. It encompasses a broad range of activities aimed at promoting health, preventing illness, and caring for individuals across all ages and health conditions. Nurses play a pivotal role in the healthcare system, often serving as the primary point of contact for patients.

Key Areas of Nursing Sciences

  • Fundamentals of Nursing:
    • Basic nursing skills and procedures
    • Patient care techniques
    • Health assessment
  • Medical-Surgical Nursing:
    • Care of adult patients with acute and chronic medical conditions
    • Preoperative and postoperative care
  • Pediatric Nursing:
    • Health care for infants, children, and adolescents
    • Growth and development
    • Pediatric diseases and conditions
  • Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing:
    • Prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal care
    • Women’s reproductive health
    • Labor and delivery care
  • Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing:
    • Care for patients with mental health disorders
    • Therapeutic communication
    • Crisis intervention
  • Community Health Nursing:

    • Public health principles
    • Community-based interventions
    • Health promotion and disease prevention
  • Critical Care Nursing:

    • Care for critically ill patients
    • Advanced life support
    • Monitoring and managing complex conditions
  • Gerontological Nursing:

    • Care for the elderly
    • Age-related health changes
    • Chronic disease management
  • Advanced Practice Nursing:

    • Nurse Practitioner (NP)
    • Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
    • Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
    • Nurse Midwife (CNM)