Ward, Deborah, Dr.,

Microbiology and infection prevention and control for nursing students / Deborah Ward. - ix, 187 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. - Transforming nursing practice . - Transforming nursing practice. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 175-179) and index.

Machine generated contents note: 1. Background --
2. Introduction to microbiology --
3. Bacteria --
4. Viruses --
5. Fungi, parasites and prions --
6. Microbiological specimens --
7. Roles and responsibilities in infection prevention and control --
8. Standard infection prevention and control precautions --
9. Other infection prevention and control precautions.

Provides a clear explanation of the science as well as the practical and clinical aspects of infection prevention and control; giving students a more robust knowledge base to better prepare them for taking on future leadership roles in this area.

College of Health Sciences Bachelor of Science in Nursing


Text in English

9781473925342 1473925347 9781473925359 (pbk) 1473925355 (pbk)

2015955830

101680534 DNLM


Infection--Prevention.
Nosocomial infections--Prevention.
Medical microbiology.
Infection Control
Microbiological Phenomena


Nurses' Instruction

RA761 / .W28 2016

616.9045 W21 2016

2016 C-952 WC 195