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