Nursing and Infectious Disease
Nursing and Infectious Disease
Epidemiology explores disease spread and origins within populations. Nursing care necessitates strong grasp of epidemiology and disease transmission. Infectious disease transmission requires an agent (microorganism), a susceptible host, and a conducive environment. Modes include direct contact or indirect methods (airborne, vectors, fomites, water /food). Interventions target agent (microbicides), environment (negative pressure rooms), or host (antibiotics, vaccination). The pandemic has amplified demand for nurses versed in infectious disease. These nurses confront severe medical situations, demanding expertise. They must be well-educated, trained, and proficient, given the complex nature of infectious disease nursing.
- Infection Control Nurse
- Treating and Preventing Infectious Disease
- Infectious Disease Management