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Essential science for nursing students : an introductory text / edited by Roger Watson.

Contributor(s): Watson, Roger, 1955- | Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain).
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: London : Baillière Tindall published in association with the Royal College of Nursing, 1999Description: vii, 316 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.ISBN: 0702021261; 9780702021268.Subject(s): Life sciences | Science | Nursing | Science | Science: general issues | Physiology | Nursing & ancillary services | Mathematics & scienceDDC classification: 570.24613 WAT Summary: This textbook aims to provide a fundamental understanding of scientific principles for nursing students. It covers topics such as genetics, anatomy, physiology, bacteriology and dietetics.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Essential Science for Nursing Students is a very basic textbook which aims to provide a fundamental understanding of scientific principles. The book is arranged around four themes, under which the sciences are grouped. Case studies and illustrative examples bring the text to life, and the book carries over 100 illustrations. As A&P are key sciences for nursing students to understand, there is a heavy emphasis on them throughout.

Published in association with the Royal College of Nursing.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This textbook aims to provide a fundamental understanding of scientific principles for nursing students. It covers topics such as genetics, anatomy, physiology, bacteriology and dietetics.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Section 1 from Atoms to Cells
  • Basic Chemistry
  • Biological Molecules
  • Genetics
  • Cell Biology
  • Section 2 Control Systems
  • Autonomic Nervous System
  • Endocrine System
  • Homeostasis
  • Section 3 Selected Systems
  • Cardiovascular
  • Blood
  • Respiration
  • Kidneys
  • Muscles and Movement
  • Section 4 Muscles and Movement
  • Microbiology
  • Protection
  • Pharmacology