A Text-book of nursingAppleton, 1885 - 396 pages |
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... become generally appreciated . There has been no opportunity for the acquirement of such education , however much individuals may have desired . and felt the need of it . Until within a few years , the nursing in our hospitals was ...
... become generally appreciated . There has been no opportunity for the acquirement of such education , however much individuals may have desired . and felt the need of it . Until within a few years , the nursing in our hospitals was ...
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... become a nurse ; that it is a fit resource rather for those worn out , discouraged , or incapable of anything else . Those who have tried it know that , on the contrary , there is in this work room for the exercise of talents of the ...
... become a nurse ; that it is a fit resource rather for those worn out , discouraged , or incapable of anything else . Those who have tried it know that , on the contrary , there is in this work room for the exercise of talents of the ...
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... become your first consideration . With this object always in view , your duties may be classified as threefold : those which you owe to yourself , those due to the physician under whose direction you work , and such as relate im ...
... become your first consideration . With this object always in view , your duties may be classified as threefold : those which you owe to yourself , those due to the physician under whose direction you work , and such as relate im ...
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... . The wood - work should be severely plain and flat . There should be no cornices or mold- ings , and no woolen curtains , portières , or drapery of any kind . All woolen stuffs easily become infected , 26 A TEXT - BOOK OF NURSING .
... . The wood - work should be severely plain and flat . There should be no cornices or mold- ings , and no woolen curtains , portières , or drapery of any kind . All woolen stuffs easily become infected , 26 A TEXT - BOOK OF NURSING .
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Mrs. Clara S. Shaw. any kind . All woolen stuffs easily become infected , and are extremely difficult to disinfect . If any curtains are used , they should be of light , washable and fre- quently - washed material . Carpets even are much ...
Mrs. Clara S. Shaw. any kind . All woolen stuffs easily become infected , and are extremely difficult to disinfect . If any curtains are used , they should be of light , washable and fre- quently - washed material . Carpets even are much ...
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