Nursing and Health Care

Diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases, illness, injuries and various physical and mental ailments in humans constitute healthcare. It is an important sector in promoting general, physical, mental health and well-being of people around the world. Healthcare is initiated by providing the primary, secondary, and tertiary care for the public health. The healthcare sectors are dedicated in providing healthcare services and products through group of trained and experienced professionals from interdisciplinary teams.

Reproductive Health and Family Planning focuses on providing individuals and couples with the knowledge and means to make informed choices about having children and maintaining reproductive health. This field encompasses a wide range of services, including contraception, fertility treatments, prenatal and postnatal care, and screenings for reproductive health conditions. Health professionals in this area work to ensure that everyone has access to safe and effective family planning methods, comprehensive sexual education, and care during and after pregnancy. The goal is to empower people to plan their families and prevent unintended pregnancies, thereby improving health outcomes for women, children, and families. Reproductive health and family planning are critical components of public health, contributing to reduced maternal and infant mortality rates, healthier families, and stronger communities.

Clinical Midwifery is a vital healthcare profession dedicated to providing holistic, culturally sensitive, and personalized care to women, newborns, and families across the childbirth continuum. This field emphasizes the importance of evidence-based practices, respectful maternity care, and the promotion of natural childbirth processes, where possible. Clinical midwives play a crucial role in antenatal education, labor and birth support, postnatal care, and breastfeeding guidance, focusing on the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of the mother and child. They advocate for the woman's right to choose her birth setting and support, ensuring informed consent and shared decision-making throughout the pregnancy and childbirth experience.

Infectious diseases are caused by pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. These illnesses can spread directly or indirectly from person to person, through contaminated food or water, insect bites, or other means. Infectious disease specialists study, diagnose, and treat such conditions, focusing on preventing their transmission. Vaccines, antibiotics, antiviral drugs, and public health measures play crucial roles in controlling and managing infectious diseases, safeguarding communities against outbreaks and epidemics.

Types of Infectious Diseases:

• Viral Infection
• Parasitic Infection
• Bacterial Infection
• Fungal Infection
• Prion Infection

Cardiovascular Nursing focuses on patients with heart diseases and conditions, providing critical care, rehabilitation, and chronic disease management. Cardiovascular nurses help patients understand their conditions, manage symptoms, and implement lifestyle changes to improve heart health. They are essential in preventing heart disease and improving outcomes for those with cardiovascular conditions.

A Paediatric Nurse should be an enlisted individual, who has received a potentially functional and accredited certificate in the branch of nursing that prepares them to serve as care-givers to children, teenagers, and adolescents. They evaluate, orchestrate and supply therapeutic administrations to adolescents who are stricken by some serious forms of infections, maladies and who are under observation post-surgery of any kind, and facing some form of anxiety regarding their restorative, social and family conditions. To the capability to talk fittingly with adolescents, guardians/gatekeepers are their key roles besides working in conjunction with various experts of the concerned field. Their role is to administer directly procedures and medicines to children according to prescribed nursing care plans.

Patient safety is of utmost importance in healthcare. This topic explores ways to ensure patient safety through risk management, error prevention, and continuous quality improvement. It also examines measures to enhance patient experiences and outcomes.

This track may explore the role of nurses in promoting community and public health, including community health assessment, health promotion, and disease prevention strategies.

Nursing Research is a research that provides evidence used to support nursing practices. Nurses use research to provide evidence-based care that promotes quality health outcomes for individuals, families, communities and health care systems. Nurses conduct research use research in practice and teach about research. Nursing Research mainly involves both quantitative & qualitative procedures.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing is a stream inside nursing. Mental psychological wellness enlisted nurses work with people, families, gatherings, and networks, surveying their emotional wellness needs. The PMH nurse builds up a nursing analysis and plan of consideration, executes the nursing procedure, and assesses it for viability. Psychiatric Mental Health Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (PMH-APRNs) offer essential consideration administrations to the mental-emotional wellness public. PMH-APRNs evaluate, analyze, and treat people and families with the mental issue or the potential for such issue utilizing their full extent of restorative aptitudes, including the medicine of drug and organization of psychotherapy.

Gerontological Nursing is a specialized field of nursing that focuses on the care of older adults, addressing their unique health needs to promote quality of life and maintain their independence for as long as possible. This discipline involves assessing the health status of elderly patients, managing chronic conditions, providing palliative care, and supporting end-of-life needs. Gerontological nurses play a crucial role in educating older adults and their families on healthy aging, disease prevention, and managing the physical and cognitive changes that often accompany aging. They also advocate for the rights of older adults, ensuring they receive respectful and compassionate care. Given the complexity of health issues faced by the elderly, such as multiple chronic diseases, mobility challenges, and sensory impairments, gerontological nursing requires a comprehensive and holistic approach.

Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) is a medical specialty dedicated to women's reproductive health. Obstetrics focuses on pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care, involving prenatal monitoring, delivery assistance, and maternal health. Gynecology addresses female reproductive system health, covering areas like menstruation, fertility, contraception, and menopause. OB/GYN specialists diagnose and treat various conditions, perform surgeries, and offer preventive care, ensuring women's overall well-being throughout different stages of life, from adolescence to pregnancy and beyond.

This track may focus on holistic approaches to nursing care, including integrative therapies, mind-body interventions, and the promotion of overall health and wellness.

This track may cover topics related to cancer care, including oncology nursing interventions, symptom management, and palliative care for cancer patients.

Healthcare policies play a crucial role in shaping the healthcare system. This topic delves into the analysis of policies, their implementation, and their impact on healthcare practices. Discussions may revolve around healthcare financing, resource allocation, and strategies for effective healthcare management.

Child Oral Health and Dentistry focus on maintaining optimal dental well-being in children. Dentists specializing in pediatric dentistry address unique oral care needs from infancy through adolescence. Emphasizing preventive measures, they educate on proper oral hygiene, monitor tooth development, and provide treatments such as sealants and fluoride applications. Early intervention is key to fostering a lifetime of good oral health habits, ensuring children grow with healthy teeth and a positive attitude toward dental care.