Microbiology for Nursing

Catalog description

Microbiology for Nursing is an overview of important groups of human pathogenic microorganisms to include structure, pathogenicity, epidemiology, diagnosis, and laboratory identification. Modes of action of selected antibiotics and chemotherapeutic agents are also discussed. Essential concepts for nurses to recognize infection, prevent the spread of infection, collect specimens and ensure integrity of the specimens, communicate with the laboratory, and interpret laboratory reporting are also emphasized.