A Text-book of nursingAppleton, 1885 - 396 pages |
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Page 8
... head and the hand , the intellect , the feelings , and the active powers in a com- mon discipline , they conform to the most advanced re- quirements of education . There are strong reasons , therefore , why young women of ability should ...
... head and the hand , the intellect , the feelings , and the active powers in a com- mon discipline , they conform to the most advanced re- quirements of education . There are strong reasons , therefore , why young women of ability should ...
Page 15
... heads full of romantic visions of themselves flit- ting about like angels of mercy , bathing the brows of suffering heroes , and distributing among them flowers and smiles . The latter class are sure to be disappointed , generally ...
... heads full of romantic visions of themselves flit- ting about like angels of mercy , bathing the brows of suffering heroes , and distributing among them flowers and smiles . The latter class are sure to be disappointed , generally ...
Page 29
... head nurse has the oversight of them all , and , present or absent , is responsible for everything done or left undone . Some assistance may be given THE SICK - ROOM - THE HOSPITAL WARD . 29 THE SICK-ROOM-THE HOSPITAL WARD.
... head nurse has the oversight of them all , and , present or absent , is responsible for everything done or left undone . Some assistance may be given THE SICK - ROOM - THE HOSPITAL WARD . 29 THE SICK-ROOM-THE HOSPITAL WARD.
Page 30
... head nurse first reads the report of the night , and ascertains any changes that there may be in the condition of the patient , or in the orders given . Unless she has very competent assistants , she will then herself attend to the care ...
... head nurse first reads the report of the night , and ascertains any changes that there may be in the condition of the patient , or in the orders given . Unless she has very competent assistants , she will then herself attend to the care ...
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... head nurse must be in- formed as to the condition of every patient under her care , ready to answer any questions that may be asked . She must be provided with a note - book , in which to take down on the spot whatever orders are given ...
... head nurse must be in- formed as to the condition of every patient under her care , ready to answer any questions that may be asked . She must be provided with a note - book , in which to take down on the spot whatever orders are given ...
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